Leeds 2023 Making A Stand: The story behind the huge …
WEBJun 22, 2023 · Making A Stand, a sculptural 'forest' comprising approximately 127 seven-metre-high timber fins from Douglas Fir Trees has taken root in the public square opposite Leeds railway station and the...
Studio Bark designs "sculptural forest" timber installation for Leeds
WEBJul 27, 2023 · Studio Bark has collaborated with artist Michael Pinsky to create the wooden Making A Stand installation, which aims to explore material life cycles.
Making A Stand - studiobark.co.uk
WEBAs a criticism against the wastefulness of temporary artworks, Making A Stand offers a haven for natural reflection, presenting itself as a vertical stack of timber in the busy City Square in Leeds. The artwork has been commissioned by Leeds 2023 as part of their Year of Culture and is testament to the city’s beginnings from the Forest of Leodis.
'Making a Stand': Guided tours | Events - Leeds Beckett University
WEBOn Wednesday 3 October, Making a Stand hosts guided tours throughout the day, an opportunity explore the history of Leeds’ City Square as well as how Making A Stand came to be and the themes it seeks to explore as an artwork.
Striking Installation ‘Making A Stand’ takes root in Leeds
WEBJun 16, 2023 · A remarkable sculptural 'Forest' has taken root in the main public square outside Leeds Railway Station. Comprising 127 seven-metre-high timber fins, this quietly powerful temporary installation entitled 'Making A Stand', aims to 'disrupt' the popular pedestrian route by…
Making A Stand - The Story
WEBMaking A Stand is a public artwork in City Square, Leeds, offering the joyful encounters and reminders of the incredible possibilities of trees. They are vital to every part of life, yet their role in our country is often misunderstood.
Leeds City Square to be transformed into magical ancient …
WEBMay 24, 2023 · Work is set to begin to further transform Leeds’s landmark City Square into a striking sculptural forest as part of a new large-scale public artwork entitled ‘Making A Stand’.
Leeds City Square: Pictures show 'sculptural forest' being …
WEBJan 9, 2024 · Making A Stand, a seven-metre tall sculpture inspired by the forest of Leodis, took root in City Square last June.
Leeds Beckett University is Making a Stand with LEEDS 2023 | Leeds …
WEBJan 23, 2023 · Leeds School of Arts will deliver an incredible programme of events and activations as part of ‘Making a Stand’, a new public artwork set to take over City Square in Leeds and one of 12 new major commissions planned for LEEDS 2023’s year-long celebration of culture in the city.
Member's Blog: Making a Stand By Wilf Meynell - Woodland …
WEBJul 28, 2023 · This member's blog from Wilf Meynell of Studio Bark gives thoughtful insight into the creation of ‘Making a Stand’, a new public artwork created for LEEDS 2023. The piece in Leeds City Square uses Douglas Fir from Whitney Sawmills.