COMMISSIONS

Canary Wharf

In 1998 Angela was asked to put forward a design for a sculptural skylight for Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London. The proposal, entitled 'Witness', was to be cast in sections and assembled on site in the square over an aperture looking down into the retail mall underneath. Although it was never made and installed full size, it remains an important project in Angela's portfolio of commissioned work.

The concept for the skylight takes the form of a large eye. This idea reflects an interest in vision and the human eye running through Angela's sculptural work as well. This was combined with the idea that we are witness to events and random experiences all the time, which affects how we see the world.

From ground level, the curved polished surfaces of the glass would give an intriguingly distorted view of the people in the mall below. Looking up from the mall, the buildings, people and sky above would appear to be gently leaning in.

 

 

Kent House -  Canary Wharf
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