We are very pleased to launch the Fundraising Campaign for the Victor Hugo – Man on a Bench sculpture.
This photograph of the maquette, standing 4 inches tall, is a representation of the final bench proposed by this campaign, which will be scaled up to the full size as funding allows. Throughout the process Mark Cook will make a larger interim piece, scaled up (but not full size), further refining the detail of the sculpture. Once finished the life size sculpture will show a true reflection of Victor Hugo.
If you wish to donate please do call us on 709747, or visit the www.donate.gg page and search for Guernsey Arts Commission.
Thanks to Roy Bisson at the Victor Hugo in Guernsey Society, at their talk, and huge thanks to Dr Bradley Stephens, lecturer in French Studies, from University of Bristol who spoke brilliantly on Saturday 20th May at the Performing Arts Centre. Trevor Wakefield and Mark Cook were able to present to the audience, the plan for making the sculpture and fundraising.
http://www.victorhugoinguernsey.gg/
By Sam Marsh July 1, 2018 - 5:31 pm
How is the fund doing? How much have you got, I donated some time ago, it has all gone quiet
By Guernsey Arts July 5, 2018 - 11:28 am
Hi Sam, with current fundraising, it’s just over the £21,000 mark and we have recently had a further pledge of £5,000. So it’s moving forwards steadily. Co-incidentally only today (5th July) we are being interviewed by Charlie Frost from ITV, which will hopefully give it another push. We are at the stage where the artist is looking to start on the piece this summer. Keep an eye out on the news. Best wishes GAC team