Temporary public art in Plymouth
A selection of public art commissions that have been displayed in recent years.
Art in Central Park

A series of public art commissions ranging from sculpture to live performance, highlighting central park’s recreational use, beauty and heritage.
‘The Box’ name launch

A live performance piece in Drake Circus shopping centre to launch the name for ‘The Box’.
Fructus, Corpus, Phyllotaxus

Three large scale sculptures carved from Kilkenny limestone representing organic forms and natural patterns.
The Gold Ones

The head of a fictional, robotic character erected in the city centre where viewers could step inside the mind of a ‘Gold One’ in a socially engaged project.
The Good Hope Flags

A series of flags raised on Plymouth Hoe to commemorate the work of Stanley Gibbons Ltd stamp collecting.
Miss Lido, Show Us Your Guns

The bizarre and the spectacular collide in a performance featuring drummers and alternative beauty queens at Pebblestone Beach.
The Park Bench Reader

A performative piece where the artist reads aloud popular works of literature on various public park benches.
Revolution

A repetition of neon text in alternating colours installed on the outside wall of Plymouth Arts Centre stating ‘Start a Revolution’.
The Salty Singing Spectacle of Shiny Sozzled Sailors

A performance piece with a playful and humorous take on the city's naval history; moving throughout the city, stopping at various locations to entertain passers-by.
Mrs Smith’s ‘hit’ on Plymouth Sundial

Decorative textile covers made for the stone plinths surrounding the Sundial on Armada Way.
Tree and Scooters

A procession of scooter riders through Plymouth’s streets; carrying flags depicting a tree as a commentary of environmental issues.
The Wave

A sweeping arch of red, ceramic poppy heads that surround Plymouth War memorial to commemorate the First World War centenary.
What is it that sets us apart

A series of 18 screen-printed flags installed along the Hoe Promenade flag poles.