Bells of Rhymney
Bells of Rhymney
Bells of Rhymney
Bells of Rhymney
Bells of Rhymney
Bells of Rhymney

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The artwork looks like a giant open book two pages with hawthorn leaves breaking through the spine allowing the viewer to peek through. Near the base of the pages the opening and closing lines of Idris Davies’ poem 'Rhymney' are inscribed in raised lettering. Originally finished in an auburn metallic paint, now mostly worn away. From the back the book appears as if the spine has broken, and the hawthorn leaves are creeping through – the poem bursting into life to illustrate another line: 'And the hawthorn by the pithead / Would blossom in the rain'. The nearby library holds a collection of Davies' memorabilia. See the nearby seat which includes further lines from the poem.
Title

Bells of Rhymney

Date

2008

Medium

painted metal

Measurements

H 300 x W 200 x D 15 cm (E);
Plinth: H 10 x W 220 x D 220 cm (E)

Accession number

NP22_DO_S141

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Custodian

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

24th February 2008

Access

at all times

Inscription description

front lower edge, left: WHEN APRIL CAME / TO RHYMNEY; front lower edge, right: WITH SHOWER AND / SUN AND SHOWER

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Located at

Victoria Road, Rhymney

NP22 5NS

Located on the footpath to the side of the public library.