Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)
Aclet (a Small Acorn)

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This sculpture was commissioned as the centrepiece of a small area of re-landscaped municipal gardens which act as a gateway into a large post-war housing estate. The theme was inspired by a prominent public house, standing behind the gardens, called The Aclet, which means a small oak tree. The hotel is now derelict and to be demolished. A huge pair of cupped hands, carved on both sides of two tapering blocks of stone, hold between them a young oak plant, symbolising regeneration and care for the environment. Set into the sides and the plinth, are over one hundred themed ceramic tiles made by local children and adults in a series of art workshops. The sculpture is made from Buff stone, metal, and ceramic tiles. Phil Townsendcarved the stone hands and Brian Russell, an artist and blacksmith, forged the metal acorn held within the hands.
Title

Aclet (a Small Acorn)

Date

2008

Medium

Buff sandstone, stainless steel & ceramic

Measurements

H 223 x W 150 x D 80 cm;
Plinth: H 175 x W 100 x D 60 cm

Accession number

DL14_EV_S008

Acquisition method

commissioned by Groundwork West

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Durham County Council

Custodian

Durham County Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

2008

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

etched left and right of inscriptions tiles on the left face: KV / PT

Inscription description

ceramic tiles on right face: 'Aclet': a young oak / Tiles made by local / school children & other / community groups; ceramic tiles on left face: Sculptor - Phil Townsend / A Groundwork West / Durham Project 2008 / Steelwork - Brian Russell

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Located at

Watling Road, The Aclet, Bishop Auckland

DL14 6XJ

Set on a landscaped island between Watling Road to the front and Brooklands to the rear.