Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Heathrow Olympic Sculptures

A sculpture in tribute to 21 year old rhythmic gymnast Frankie Jones was revealed in Heathrow Terminal 5. It's plaque reads "This sculpture is dedicated to Francesca Jones, whose youth and talent embodies the Olympic spirit and the promise of a generation."  


Made by Eleanor Cardozo from carbon fibre resin the piece along with 10 other pieces are now on display until September in Heathrow's Terminal 5. Alongside Eleanor's piece; artists including Paul Day, John Buckley, Hamish Black, Judy Boyt, Steve Dilworth, Jilly Sutton, Alan Dun and Suzie Zamit have pieces displayed. Each sculpture represents a different Olympic or Paralympic sports including life-size wire sculptures of Olympic diver Tom Daley, and sprinter Jason Gardener.

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