Ambit

Alison Wilding's response to the empty space in the River Wear, left by the vast former Austin's Pontoon, was to mark this site of great industry with a quiet and contemplatory floating sculpture moored in the midst of the tidal river.

Twenty-two stainless steel cylinders, linked with tensioned springs and carrying an underwater lighting system form 'Ambit'. It produced a unique floating and changing shape, which glowed at night and echoed the renaissance of the River Wear.
I was the Public Art officer at the time and managed the development of the project and liaison with the artist and engineers.

Image

Courtesy of Mark Pinder

Artist

Alison Wilding

Location

Sunderland

Date

1999 – 2002