List of public art in Hemel Hempstead explained

This is a list of public art in Hemel Hempstead.

ImageTitle / subject depictedLocationDateSculptorMaterialSourceCoordinates
Phoenix Gateway sculptureRoundabout at the junction of the A414 and Green Lane2009Jose ZavalaBlue steel arches[1] 51.7562°N -0.424°W
Rock'n'Roll The Water Gardens, Hemel Hempstead1962Hubert YencesseBronze [2] 51.7485°N -0.474°W
Development of ManCorner of Bridge Street above the Santander bank1955Portland stone[3] 51.7512°N -0.4727°W
'A Point for Reflection' - Associations with water for the Riverside Shopping Centre, a droplet of clouds, rain, swirling rivulets and weaving water weeds.Marlowes at entrance to Riverside shopping development.2008Tim ShutterHand carved Perryfield Whitbed Portland Stone.[4] 51.7478°N -0.4727°W
Tile Mosaic Map Junction of the Marlowes and Hillfiled Road on the side of the NCP multistory car park.1960Rowland EmettMosaic [5] 51.7528°N -0.4721°W
Reclining Figures The corner of Jupiter Drive and Martian Avenue1962Sculpture[6] 51.7652°N 51.7652°W
Boy with Cat Hyperion Court Highfield, Hemel Hempstead1962 John MillsSculpture51.7668°N -0.4531°W
Girl Combing Hair Martian Avenue, Hemel Hempstead1962 Sydney HarpleyIrish limestone Sculpture51.7661°N -0.451°W
Mother and Child St Nicholas Day Nursary, Eastwick Row, Hemel HempsteadNot knownNot knownSteel frame stucco[7] 51.75°N -0.4492°W
Mother and Child The Apple Orchard, Hemel HempsteadNot knownCommissioned by Geoffrey Teychanne[8] 51.761°N -0.4538°W
Discobolus: The Discus Thrower N/A
Formerly at the Water Gardens, due to be relocated to The Bury
pre 1960 unknownBronze cast, Copy of 5th Century Greek marble[9] 51.7496°N -0.4747°W
Residents Rainbow Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead1993Colin LambertRainbow Mosaic added by Gary Drostle in 2010Concrete arch with mosaic[10] 51.7492°N -0.4726°W
Waterplay The work symbolises the energy co-operation and sporting spirit of the youth in Dacorum.Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead1993Two water cascades and bronze sculpture of child gymnasts.[11] 51.7495°N -0.4725°W
Bronze Relief Map of TownMarlowes, Hemel Hempstead1992Graham Thompson (Designer) and John Ravera (Sculptor)Bronze relief map[12] 51.75°N -0.4727°W
Replica Kangaroo, Joey and Platypus statues. A gift from the Australian New town of ElizabethThe Water Gardens, Hemel Hempstead1963.John DowieBronze [13] 51.7507°N -0.4742°W
Tree of LifeJunction of Bridge Street and MarlowesRichard QuinnellSteel
Hugging Couple VIIIThe Forget-Me-Not Memorial Garden for Babies, Gadebridge ParkMark Humphrey[14] [15]
Unknown
(Recalling Kodak's global association with the film industry)
Behind the KD Tower, Hemel Hempstead2010UnknownGalvanised steel[16] [17]
The Magic RoundaboutIn green area in front of Mosaic House2011Gary DrostlePorcelain Mosaic51°45'18.8"N

0°28'15.3"W

References

Notes and References

  1. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1255147 Phoenix Gateway
  2. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/187270 Geograph
  3. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2855431 Geograph
  4. http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/features/a-point-for-reflection-1-1202695 A point for reflection?
  5. https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3606981 Mosaic map by Rowland Emett
  6. http://www.hemelonline.com/art_culture/index.html Art and Culture Hemel Hempstead
  7. http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/help-unlock-statue-s-history-1-3446240 Help unlock statue’s history
  8. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-34296722.html The Apple Orchard, Highfield Lane, Hemel Hempstead
  9. News: Town’s famous statues scrub up well as part of renovation. 16 June 2016. Hemel Gazette. 28 November 2017.
  10. http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/leisculture/art/hertspubart/pubartaz/hpa81 Residents' Rainbow: Colin Lambert
  11. http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/leisculture/art/hertspubart/pubartaz/hpa83 Waterplay: Michael Rizzello
  12. http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/leisculture/art/hertspubart/pubartaz/hpa88 Bronze Relief Map of Town: Graham Thompson/John Ravera
  13. http://web.dacorum.gov.uk/docs/default-source/regeneration/water_gardens_study_hemel_hempstead__final_report_october2011_reduced.pdf?Status=Master&sfvrsn=0 "Water Gardens Study"
  14. Web site: The Forget-me-not memorial garden for babies. Dacorum Borough Council. 10 December 2017.
  15. Web site: Memorial Garden. West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Sands. 10 December 2017.
  16. News: Statue will honour photo firm's place in town history. 11 February 2008. Hemel Gazette. 10 December 2017.
  17. News: High hopes hold true for launch. 22 September 2010. Hemel Gazette. 10 December 2017.