Canal `Seat` Sculptures 

A Public art project implemented in 2001 by TCBC`s Arts Development Team took place in August 2003.

Robert Jakes, renowned international wood sculptor from Pembrokeshire was commissioned to produce a series of carved sculptural seats out of wood to reflect the localities in which they were to be placed along the national cycle route in Torfaen Borough.

Local pupils from Fairwater High School  and  attendees at Ty-Nant Ddu Resource Centre Pontypool assisted the artist in decorating the sculptural seating with copper and galvanised nails to form decorative images that would imbue each piece with a personal element.

These wonderful seats can be seen along the national cycle route in the following locations:

• Old railway platform near Shop Row, Cwmavon (4 pieces of Platform Luggage)

• Garndiffaith viaduct, Garndiffaith (Viaduct)

• Railway Museum, Station road, Griffithstown (Rail Carriage)

• Canalside, Forge Row, Cwmbran (Anvil and Swage Block)

• Five Locks, Pontnewydd (Canal Boat and Horse Chest)

• Two Locks, Old Cwmbran (Pike Bench)

 

Pike Bench - 2 Locks, Old Cwmbran

Horse Chest - 5 Locks, Pontnewydd

Anvil and Swage Block - Forge Row, Cwmbran 

Canal Boat - Five Locks, Pontnewydd 

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