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Part of a regeneration programme for Creetown, the public art work created for this project represents an artist-led design solution for the main public square in Creetown. The artist, Hideo Furuta was commissioned by the local community to create a sculptural place connecting distinct natural and cultural themes: granite and metals, ferrythorn and estuary, stake nets and water. The finished space is intended to function as physical and social focal point that reflects the aspirations of the community.

The community-artist process of this project was designed to increase awareness of public art within rural locations and provide a model of contemporary public art practice.

Artists

• Hideo Furuta

Funding

SAC Award amount

£98,000.00

Project total cost

£210,315.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of public artwork for Adamson Square in Creetown.

(Please note dates and details correct at time of award.)

Consultation & Commissioning Process

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Association led the coordination of this project. The artist, Hideo Furuta was identified by the local community based on an ongoing relationship through previous projects. For this Adamson Square project, Hideo Furuta has worked extensively with the local community through consultative workshops. Through these workshops, the main themes of the artwork were explored and the local community became even more involved in the development of the civic space as an artwork.

Outcomes

• Sculpture: sphere of Galloway granite