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Rising Pillars of Aberdeen
Rising Pillars of Aberdeen
Rising Pillars of Aberdeen

Rising Pillars of Aberdeen

Maker (Stonehaven)
Date2023
Object NamePainting
Mediumoil paint, plastic, glue
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsFrame Size (Height x Width x Depth): 545 × 1050 × 40mm
Mount Size (Height x Width): 490 × 990mm
AcquisitionCommissioned by the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.
Copyright© Helen Norton-Scaife
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095743
About MeHelen Scaife has created Rising Pillars of Aberdeen, a painting about climate change. Inspired by the setting and stormy sea in the artwork Paddle Steamer 'Sovereign' Entering Aberdeen Harbour, Helen shows Aberdeen’s coastline and distinctive landmarks like the Marine Operations Centre and Citadel. Her large waves are symbolic of global warming looming over us, and the work includes toys and netting, highlighting that plastic seems to be discarded so easily despite taking a long time to decompose.