Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)
Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)

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A colourful flower sculpture honouring a British-Nigerian man who drowned after being chased by police. The artist grew up in Nigeria and saw many Hibiscus growing – the sculpture is to convery happier times and to create a positive legacy.
Title

Hibiscus Rising (in memory of David Oluwale)

Date

2023

Measurements

H 950 x W (?) x D (?) cm (E)

Accession number

LS11_PF_S004

Acquisition method

collaboration between the David Oluwale Memorial Association, Leeds 2023, and Leeds City Council

Work type

Sculpture

Custodian

Leeds City Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

24th November 2023

Access

at all times

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Located at

Aire Park, Meadow Lane, Leeds

LS11 5BJ

Located near the David Oluwale Bridge.