Public Monument and Sculpture Association National Recording Project
A Private View Photograph
Region ID | AH | |
Work ID | 463 | |
Manual Reference | CARDIFF087 | |
Type | Sculpture | |
Title | A Private View | |
Sculptor | Atherton, Kevin | |
Date of design | ||
Year of unveiling | 1995 | |
Unveiling details | 1995 | |
Road | Taff Viaduct | |
Precise Location | ||
A to Z Ref | 34 3C | |
OS Ref | ||
Postcode | ||
Work is | Extant | |
Listing Status | Not listed | |
Duty of Care | ||
Commissioned by | C.B.A.T. for South Glamorgan County Council | |
Notes | ||
Large polished stainless steel giant 'ball bearing' incorporating three telescopes with life-size male figure peering in one side. The telescopes are directed at fixed points acros the Bay - the Norwegian Church, Penarth head and Monkstone Lighthouse. The figure is a cast of the artist. | ||
Cardiff Bay Arts Trust was established in 1990 as part of a policy on public art set out by Cardiff Bay Development Corporation. Over the first decade CBAT has worked with public institutions, private corporations and with the local community to enrich the experience for those who visit, live and work in the area. Following the wind up of CBDC, Cardiff Bay Arts Trust became CBAT The Arts & Regeneration Agency and continues to operate UK wide and internationally. | ||
circa | ||
raw year | 1995 | |
Condition | Good | |
At risk | No known risk | |
Inscriptions | ||
Signatures | ||
Elements
Element Details
Part of work | Material | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
Male figure | Bronze | 165cm high |
'Ball bearing' | Polished stainless steel and optical elements | |
Assessment of Condition
Surface Character
Detail | Comment |
|---|---|
No damage | Good condition |
Structural Condition
Structural Condition | Comment |
|---|---|
Other | Good condition |
Vandalism
Vandalism | Comment |
|---|---|
Structural damage | At least two elements of eyepiece in back of head are broken/missing. Of the three telescopes in the 'ball', one lens is missing and the other two are sealed |
