Eco friendly sculpture draws attention to erosion of cliffs at Birling Gap on the South Downs National Park
Picture by Roger Bamber 14 August 2005 Artist Simon Pascoe of Red Earth adjusts the greenwood wattle and daub installation Vanishing Point on the edge of the crumbling chalk cliffs of Birling Gap Seven Sisters East Sussex The sculpture which was created in partnership with the National Trust and funded by the Arts Council has been controversial It has offended some local people and walkers for its intrusion into a famous beauty spot But its creators and many supporters say the temporary sculpture marks the continual erosion of the landscape and enhances awareness of the changing geography of Britain
Size: 5178px × 3374px
Location: Birling Gap Seven Sisters East Sussex England UK Great Britain
Photo credit: © Roger Bamber / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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