Artworks previewed before Great Yarmouth sculpture trail begins
"We want to be a 365-day tourism economy, and this fits with the work we're doing at the Winter Gardens to help us achieve that."The Winter Gardens, on the town's seafront, are due to be restored as part of an £18m project. Of the sculptures, Natasha Hayes, the council's executive director of place, said: "It's so hard to choose your favourite because they're all iconic in their own right."We've got Vorte Breath, which is picking up on the wind and offshore side of things that happen off our coastline; we've got the seahorses, which are just resplendent and celebrate our natural resources."The sculpture that's arrived [on a lorry] is a heart on a pillar that's got some glass-coloured inserts that will reflect the sun."It's going at the bottom of Regent Road and the idea is it celebrates our tourism."The Juggler celebrates circus, so I can't choose a favourite because I love them all and I can't wait to see them installed."
Daniel Candon, Conservative cabinet member for economic development and growth, said: "One of the key aims of this is to improve the visitor experience and this is a trail that will be available all year round."And [it will] amplify the pride of place for local communities. We have an incredible offer of heritage and culture in Great Yarmouth and it is about being loud and proud about it."He acknowledged some public art, such as graffiti murals, had been defaced by vandals, but said he hoped the community would play its part in protecting the sculptures.
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