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In the development of new neighbourhoods within Harlow, public sculptures have been an integral feature. ‘Sophrosyne’ was commissioned by the Harlow Art Trust and the developers of New Hall estate, to commemorate Lady Gibberd. Selected from competition entries, the winner, ‘Sophrosyne’ and an additional work, ‘Methuselah’, by Nick Turvey were commissioned and sited in 2010. ‘Sophrosyne’ was named after the Greek goddess of prudence and moderation, or the balance between rationality and passion, and its shape inspired by an annual egg hunt held in the Gibberd Garden. It had been wrapped in brown paper for the unveiling ceremony, which was removed by Altenburger’s young son, Anton. Attending the launch were William Moen, one of the developers, William Rea; for the Art Trust, Robert Halfon MP, and Stan Newans speaking on behalf of Deborah, Lady Gibberd’s daughter.
Altenburger made a companion piece, ‘Sophrosyne II’, which is in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Guatemala City.
Title
Sophrosyne
Medium
Norwegian Larvikite granite & steel
Measurements
H 230 x W 140 x D 160 cm
Accession number
CM17_TJ_S012
Acquisition method
commissioned by Harlow Art Trust and developers of New Hall Estate, 2010
Work type
Sculpture
Owner
Harlow Art Trust
Custodian
Harlow Art Trust
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
28 June 2010
Access
at all times
