Hurworth ‘Crossing Points’
ANDREW MCKEOWN
The river’s bridges and bends influence the forms and shapes of these pieces. A ‘crossing point’ is also a ‘threshold’ to overcome; to get from where you are to where you want to be – reflecting the area’s future aspirations.
The pieces deliberately feel organic, as if they are ‘growing out of the ground’. Each a galvanised steel box section with etched words ‘Between two counties this great river flows’ to tie it with its particular location.
How it works
use the map to find the sculpture
Take a rubbing from the steel plaque in the passport booklet
post a picture of your rubbing or a selfie with the sculpture
How many can you collect?
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Croft Bridge - Peter Giroux
Did you Know?
Croft Bridge was built in the 15th Century to replace a previous timber bridge that was washed away in floods in 1356. lt is the first point a new Bishop of Durham crosses into his diocese and is the scene of an entrance ceremony for the Bishop..
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Gallery - Crossing Points
images by Chris Chapman Visuals
Gallery - Croft & Hurworth
images by Peter Giroux
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