List of public art in Hemel Hempstead

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This is a list of public art in Hemel Hempstead , in Hertfordshire, England.

ImageTitle / subject depictedLocationDateSculptorMaterialSourceCoordinates
Hemel Hempstead, Phoenix Gateway sculpture.jpg Phoenix Gateway sculpture
Buncefield fire
Roundabout at the junction of the A414 and Green Lane2009 Jose Zavala Blue steel arches [1] 51°45′22″N0°25′26″W / 51.756246°N 0.423952°W / 51.756246; -0.423952
Hemel Hempstead, Rock'n'Roll - geograph.org.uk - 187270.jpg Rock'n'RollThe Water Gardens, Hemel Hempstead1962 Hubert Yencesse Bronze [2] 51°44′55″N0°28′26″W / 51.748499°N 0.474025°W / 51.748499; -0.474025
Development of Man.jpg Development of ManCorner of Bridge Street above the Santander bank1955 A H Gerrard Portland stone [3] 51°45′04″N0°28′22″W / 51.751242°N 0.472672°W / 51.751242; -0.472672
Tim Shutter 'A point for Reflection'..jpg 'A Point for Reflection' - Associations with water for the Riverside Shopping Centre, a droplet of clouds, rain, swirling rivulets and weaving water weeds.Marlowes at entrance to Riverside shopping development.2008 Tim Shutter Hand carved Perryfield Whitbed Portland Stone. [4] 51°44′52″N0°28′22″W / 51.747798°N 0.472687°W / 51.747798; -0.472687
Hemel Hempstead Mosaic map by Rowland Emett.JPG Tile Mosaic MapJunction of the Marlowes and Hillfiled Road on the side of the NCP multistory car park.1960 Rowland Emett Mosaic [5] 51°45′10″N0°28′19″W / 51.752826°N 0.472083°W / 51.752826; -0.472083
Reclining Figures - Sydney Harpley 1962.jpg Reclining FiguresThe corner of Jupiter Drive and Martian Avenue1962 Sydney Harpley Sculpture [6] 51°45′55″N51°45′55″E / 51.765221°N 51.765221°E / 51.765221; 51.765221
Boy with CatHyperion Court Highfield, Hemel Hempstead1962 John Mills Sculpture 51°46′01″N0°27′11″W / 51.766829°N 0.453060°W / 51.766829; -0.453060
Girl Combing HairMartian Avenue, Hemel Hempstead1962Sydney HarpleyIrish limestone Sculpture 51°45′58″N0°27′04″W / 51.766146°N 0.450982°W / 51.766146; -0.450982
Mother and ChildSt Nicholas Day Nursary, Eastwick Row, Hemel HempsteadNot knownNot knownSteel frame stucco [7] 51°45′00″N0°26′57″W / 51.750045°N 0.449215°W / 51.750045; -0.449215
Mother and ChildThe Apple Orchard, Hemel HempsteadNot knownCommissioned by Geoffrey Teychanne [8] 51°45′40″N0°27′14″W / 51.761°N 0.453781°W / 51.761; -0.453781
Discobolus the discis thrower.jpg Discobolus: The Discus ThrowerN/A
Formerly at the Water Gardens, due to be relocated to The Bury		pre 1960unknownBronze cast, Copy of 5th Century Greek marble [9] 51°44′58″N0°28′29″W / 51.749550°N 0.474656°W / 51.749550; -0.474656
Residents Rainbow Sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 3621705.jpg Residents RainbowMarlowes, Hemel Hempstead1993Colin Lambert

Rainbow Mosaic added by Gary Drostle in 2010

Concrete arch with mosaic [10] 51°44′57″N0°28′22″W / 51.749228°N 0.472639°W / 51.749228; -0.472639
Waterplay Hemel Hempstead.jpg Waterplay

The work symbolises the energy co-operation and sporting spirit of the youth in Dacorum.

Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead1993 Michael Rizzello Two water cascades and bronze sculpture of child gymnasts. [11] 51°44′58″N0°28′21″W / 51.749459°N 0.472457°W / 51.749459; -0.472457
Model of Hemel Hempstead.jpg Bronze Relief Map of TownMarlowes, Hemel Hempstead1992Graham Thompson (Designer) and John Ravera (Sculptor)Bronze relief map [12] 51°45′00″N0°28′22″W / 51.749956°N 0.472672°W / 51.749956; -0.472672
Kangaroo and Platypus Hemel Hempstead.jpg Replica Kangaroo, Joey and Platypus statues. A gift from the Australian New town of Elizabeth The Water Gardens, Hemel Hempstead1963. John Dowie Bronze [13] 51°45′02″N0°28′27″W / 51.750659°N 0.474170°W / 51.750659; -0.474170
Tree of LifeJunction of Bridge Street and MarlowesRichard QuinnellSteel [9]
Hugging Couple VIIIThe Forget-Me-Not Memorial Garden for Babies, Gadebridge ParkMark Humphrey [14] [15]
Unknown
(Recalling Kodak's global association with the film industry)		Behind the KD Tower, Hemel Hempstead2010UnknownGalvanised steel [16] [17]
The Magic RoundaboutIn green area in front of Mosaic House2011 Gary Drostle Porcelain Mosaic51°45'18.8"N

0°28'15.3"W

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References

  1. ↑ Phoenix Gateway At Geograph.org, Accessed 15 August 2013
  2. ↑ Geograph Accessed 15 August 201
  3. ↑ Geograph Accessed August 2013
  4. ↑ A point for reflection? Hemel Gazette October 2008.
  5. ↑ Mosaic map by Rowland Emett Hemel Gazette October 2008.
  6. ↑ Art and Culture Hemel Hempstead 'Reclining Figures' Sydney Harpley 1962. Accessed Jan 2015
  7. ↑ Help unlock statue’s history Hemel Gazette, 23 Jan 2012
  8. ↑ The Apple Orchard, Highfield Lane, Hemel Hempstead Right Move, 18 June 2011
  9. 1 2 "Town's famous statues scrub up well as part of renovation". Hemel Gazette. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  10. ↑ Residents' Rainbow: Colin Lambert at Herts Direct Public Art (A - Z by title of work) Hertfordshire County Council.
  11. ↑ Waterplay: Michael Rizzello, Hertfordshire County Council, Public works of art A-Z.
  12. ↑ Bronze Relief Map of Town: Graham Thompson/John Ravera HertsDirect, Hertfordshire County Council. Accessed August 2013
  13. ↑ "Water Gardens Study" Allies and Morrison, Urban Practitioners, Report for Dacorum Council, 2011
  14. ↑ "The Forget-me-not memorial garden for babies". Dacorum Borough Council. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  15. ↑ "Memorial Garden". West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Sands . Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  16. ↑ "Statue will honour photo firm's place in town history". Hemel Gazette. 11 February 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  17. ↑ "High hopes hold true for launch". Hemel Gazette. 22 September 2010. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
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