Calvay Milestone
Calvay Milestone
Calvay Milestone
Calvay Milestone
Calvay Milestone
Calvay Milestone
Calvay Milestone

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A large onion shape which tapers to a point, echoing the onion domes found on churches in Eastern Europe. The artist says ,'it implies by its presence that there is a church below'. He also noted that the form is reminiscent of a potstill providing a contrasting point of reference to the whisky-making practices associated with Calvay on South Uist from which this area derives its name. It was created by forming the outer copper casing on a fibreglass mould, transporting the empty shell to the site and filling the core in situ with poured concrete for stability. This work is one of seven 'Glasgow Milestones' commissioned in 1990 when the city was nominated as the European City of Culture.
Title

Calvay Milestone

Date

1995

Medium

copper sheeting on concrete core

Measurements

H 670 x W 220 x D 220 cm (E)

Accession number

G33_GB_S003

Acquisition method

commissioned by Young Calvay Milestones

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Calvay Housing Co-operative

Custodian

Calvay Housing Co-operative

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

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Located at

44 Barlanark Road, Glasgow City

G33 4PY

Set just off the road in small public gardens in front of flats.