Dream
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Dream
Dream
Dream
Dream
Dream
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Dream

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Sited on former colliery land, a girl’s head in a seemingly dream-like state with her eyes closed, rests on a plinth. The plinth is inspired by the small, circular tally each miner carried as a means of identification. The concept for the sculpture was inspired by 'ex terra lucem' ('from the earth comes light') – the former motto of St Helens and the pit itself. It was also directly informed by dialogue with ex-miners and other members of the local community who, rather than a mining monument, wanted a forward-looking piece that would provide a beautiful, inspiring, contemplative space for generations to come.
Title

Dream

Date

2009

Medium

pre-cast concrete with Spanish Dolomite aggregate

Measurements

H 2000 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H (?) x W 1700 x D 1700 cm

Accession number

WA8_AM_S001

Acquisition method

commissioned by St Helens Council, with the support of Channel 4, Arts Council England, and the Art Fund

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

St Helens Council

Custodian

St Helens Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

31st May 2009

Access

at all times

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Located at

Sutton Manor Woodland, Jubitts Lane, St Helens

WA8 5XB

Sited on the former Sutton Manor Colliery, close to Junction 7 of the M62 motorway.