Two new pieces of public artwork have been unveiled in Blackwood town centre.
The first sculpture ‘Workhorses’ by local artist Rubin Eynon has been unveiled on the approach to Blackwood bus station.
The eye-catching piece depict workhorses, which historically used to heave trams between the ironworks of the Sirhowy Valley and the docks at Newport through the woodlands of what is now Blackwood town centre.
The second sculpture, the ‘Torc Gateway’, also by local artist Rubin Eynon, commemorates Blackwood town’s long-standing twinning partnership with Protivin in the Czech Republic, and is positioned in a prime location on Blackwood High Street.
Cllr Ron Davies, cabinet member for regeneration and planning said: “Both spectacular sculptures are helping breathe new life in Blackwood town centre, and really help to promote Blackwood’s rich culture and historic past.”
The sculptures were funded by the Arts Council of Wales, Caerphilly County Borough Council and Blackwood Town Council.
without these last 2 pieces the amount spent on town art in Blackood alone was more than a 250,000. Do you really think that this is what the town needs to be spending tax payers money on???