Wigan Public Art Trail
2 Tactile map
Artist: Andy Hazell
Location: Trencherfield Mill, Wigan Pier Date Installed: 1999
Directions
map directions
From the Tactile Map, turn back across the little wooden bridge heading towards Trencherfield Tower. Cross the road at the marked crossing and proceed left towards the mill. Turn in through the gates, this will lead you past the loading entrance to the Piazza at Opies Museum of Memories.
Automata
Andy Hazell is an internationally renowned artist who developed this exciting mechanical sculpture (automata). Three heads sit on the wall above a giant mantle piece which features symbols of the Twentieth Century and a clock. The floor of the piazza has brick paving that suggests a large rug and giant dominoes.
Case Study: Wigan Public Art Trail in use by Tanfield school
What the students thought of Automata:
Opie heads Dan at Opies "I feel like I'm really small like a really tiny little Borrower like from the film." (Dan)
"I like the trumpet because it makes me laugh. I like the tin-opener because it's funny." (Rachel) Rachel at Opies Tinopener head
Brick rug Beth at Opies "I think I like the rug best because it gives a nice warm natural look and feel."(Beth)
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