New wood sculpture designed by local Sixth Form student unveiled in Shaw
Sahira Bibi’s design comes to life
Oldham Sixth Form College student, Sahira Bibi has designed a beautiful tree sculpture for all to enjoy in Dunwood Park, Shaw.
The 8ft tall artwork, which incorporates a peace theme, has been carved from the trunk of a dead tree.
The Friends of Dunwood Park (FoDP) carried out consultation with park users and 63 drawings and ideas were collected.
A design brief was then drawn up by Right Opportunities CIC and students from local colleges were asked to submit their ideas.
A judging panel made up of representatives from Oldham Council, FoDP, Peace Talks Oldham, The Oldham Pledge to Peace Forum, Right Opportunities CIC – all signatories of the Pledge to Peace – then picked the winning design.
As well as seeing her thoughts transformed into a sculpture Shahira was also awarded with a £50 Amazon voucher.
Julie Birch, Sahira’s tutor and Course Leader for 3D Design and the Extended Diploma in Art and Design, said: “Projects such as this are invaluable opportunities for students. We are delighted that Sahira’s entry was selected, and with the finished sculpture that has now been produced.”
The peace sculpture was officially unveiled by the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Javid Iqbal.
The idea for a peace theme for the sculpture was agreed after initial consultation work coincided with the ‘Peace Week’, organised by The Oldham Pledge to Peace Forum.
Funding came from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Elegant Chainsaw Sculpturers interpreted Sahira’s design and carried out the work. (Names of Sculpturers being sought.)
Author: Jude Gidney - Editor
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