Rising Pillars of Aberdeen
MakerMade by
Helen Scaife
(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
Mount Size (Height x Width): 490 × 990mm
AcquisitionCommissioned in 2022 by Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums (Aberdeen City Council) with support from Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Copyright© Helen Norton-Scaife
LocationOn Display - Gallery 15
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.Exhibitions
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