Catrin Jones designed a 3D depiction of local marine ecology that, now installed as part of the Mumbles coastal protection scheme, has had widespread approval.
The Council say that when the work at Oyster Wharf was featured on its social media channels, it was seen by more than 100,000 people and praised by many.
The artwork, in hard-wearing concrete cast by contractors Knights Brown, reflects the area’s rich ecology, featuring imagery of oysters, oystercatcher birds, fish, mermaid’s purses, starfish and pebbles.
It is planned that other examples of Catrin’s work will form other parts of the sea defences project.
(Image: Swansea Council)
(Image: Swansea Council)
(Image: Swansea Council)
Catrin Jones said: “It’s been a great pleasure to be able to contribute to the rich fabric of the area and to bring attention to the beauty of the ecosystem here in Swansea Bay.”
Catrin has been an artist for more than 40 years. Although her particular specialism is stained glass, she can use her design skills to work in many different media.
Council cabinet member Elliott King said: “I thank Catrin for her work in Mumbles. It’s fantastic that hundreds of people have already welcomed this new public art.”
Fellow cabinet member Andrew Stevens said: “Mumbles’ improved and strengthened sea wall will protect the community from rising sea levels brought about by climate change for many years to come.”
The sea defences project, being delivered on behalf of the council by main contractor Knights Brown, is due to be largely complete in the second quarter of this year. It’s funded mainly by the Welsh Government.
Lead image: Council cabinet member Andrew Stevens and artist Catrin Jones with her new work on Mumbles prom (Image: Swansea Council)
