Shields Road, 'Diving Lamps'

Shields Road, 'Diving Lamps'

HER Number
10983
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Shields Road, 'Diving Lamps'
Place
Byker
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
Site Type: Broad
Street Furniture
Site Type: Specific
Street Lamp
General Period
21ST CENTURY
Specific Period
21st Century 2001 to 2100
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
2002 by Artscope. Three conical pillars, split into four sections in stainless steel with shot blasted pewter-like finish and perspex. The lamps are on a flight of steps in front of the library and reduce in size to emphasise perspective. The tubular top of the lamp represents a figure diving into the pool. At night there are blue lights in the slots in the lamps. Commissioned by Newcastle City Council.
Easting
427040
Northing
564780
Grid Reference
NZ427040564780
Sources
Art On the Riverside, Grainger Town Partnership, Arts Council England, Nexus and Newcastle City Council, Public Art in Newcastle - A Guide (booklet)