Eric Snell – Chair

What is meant by Public Art? Public Art refers to the idea of the artist, and/or craftsperson, working in the natural or built environment. Working together with a wide range of organisations both within the private and public sectors the GAC’s aim is to instigate, encourage and support initiatives to enhance and animate the landscape, with the ultimate goal of creating a visually stimulating and exciting island environment.

Following the successfully installation of the Renato Santarossa four metre high glass sculpture in the main courtyard at the new wing of Princess Elizabeth Hospital, the sub- committee are now working towards the realisation of the ‘compass’ mosaic immediately outside the Guernsey Information Centre early next year.

The committee have also been working closely with the Guernsey College of Further Education and more especially with the 2nd Art and Design students who, as part of a sculpture assignment, were commissioned the Guernsey Arts Commission to develop a work of art to sit on the large empty plinth which is situated in the Market Square, immediately outside HMV music store. Models of these ideas will be on public display in the greenhouse until January 22nd 2010.

“Functionality of buildings and spaces will never be enough. Users and passersby need to be stimulated and inspired. Our forefathers were very much aware of this. Our generation must not leave a bland uninspiring legacy for those who follow.”

Sir Geoffrey Rowland (Bailiff of Guernsey)

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Members of sub-committee:

Eric Snell (Chair)
Dave Chilton
Faith Rose
Jamie Falla
Joanna Littlejohns