A COLOURFUL sculpture showcasing the vibrancy of a much-loved Worcester charity is the latest to appear on a city landmark.
PRISM has been created for the Worcester Plinth by artist Lizzie Rodriguez, together with the city’s Snoezelen Centre.
Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through Worcester City Council, PRISM is the first in a series of three special sculptures.
The artwork is the first link-up between a local charity and artist to reflect or explore the actions of the charity.
It will be displayed on the riverside for around eight weeks before moving to the charity’s sensory garden
Previous works are on permanent display at the Fish Pass at Diglis, a school in St Johns and a private home in Worcester.
Oliver Carpenter, of The Worcester Plinth, said: “It gives the charity a different way to talk about what it does and, with this one, it has also been an opportunity for lots of people to contribute and support Lizzie’s idea to bring colour, movement and light to the heart of Worcester.
The Worcester Plinth uses a prominent derelict riverside building, The Screen House.
It has been unused since it was the water outlet for the power station on Hylton Road which was demolished in 1979.
It has stood empty ever since but is now to be transformed into something unique and inspiring.
“Worcester Snoezelen is a very special place and we proudly celebrate the 30 years the charity has been developing,” said Jane Roberts, the centre’s chief officer.
“Our Plinth sculpture reflects the sensory centre, the colourfulness of our members and the cohesive approach the charity takes to celebrating sensory happiness for all.
“We hope you like the thousand beautiful ribbons blowing in the breeze created by our members, carers, families, staff and trustees inspired by our imaginative and talented artist Lizzie Rodriguez.”
The Worcester Plinth team is open to all kinds of responses for the space from a range of artistic disciplines.
These could include work that is designed for the space as well as borrowed work from new and existing artists.
Visit www.worcesterplinth.art or www.facebook.com/worcester plinth for more.
