Metal commissioned artist, Ron Haselden to create a light work within the wildlife garden in Southend’s well used public park, Chalkwell Park – which is where Metal’s Southend home is situated.
He chose to work with a group of school pupils from Darlinghurst Primary School asking them to complete a set of simple pencil line drawings, responding to the theme of their favourite flower or plant. From these drawings, Ron selected six different blooms which have been faithfully translated into neon light sculptures. The lights are mounted onto 5m high wooden posts and permanently installed within the park for all to enjoy.
