Riverside Gateway Commission

Last week, from the 13th to the 15th of January, members of the public were invited to the Riverside Centre to have their say on what artist they wanted to produce a Gateway feature for Glantawe Riverside Park, funded by Groundwork Trust. Submissions were made by 5 artists whose proposals are summarised here. If you would like to make comments about the work, or cast a vote for your favourite, send them to mailto:riverside@arenapontardawe.com before the 24th of January.

David Lloyd

3 green oak sleepers, carved on all sides, to depict the surrounding nature. Community participation is required on precisely what kind of design, and also in the actual carving, sanding and oiling.

"New Moon Boat" reflects a new beginning, the start of a voyage and a gateway to the Riverside Park. Made from Portland stone and Bronze and marked by cast animal tracks, there would be an opportunity to work with the local community in its production

Paul Kincaid

Made from locally sourced Devonian red sandstone, Paul aims to combine elements of industry, the landscape, and the river valley. Community participation is encouraged in the development and the splitting, carving and coring.

Sarah Tombs

Made from locally sourced stone. The pyramid shape chosen to reflect the mountains and Pontardawe church spire, the spiral plume on top made from reconstructed stone, to represent the circular life of the river

Lyndon Mably

"Dyma Ni" welsh for "here we are", made from steel to reflect the industrial heritage of the area. The M to represent Pontardawe Bridge, the A to reflect the tower of St Peters, and the N to hint at crenulations of Llangiwc