THE area around Hereford train stations is being transformed thanks to millions of pounds in government funding.
German artist Lothar Götz has made two monumental and vibrant geometric artworks for the area around No. 1 Station Approach, next to the train station, Hereford College of Arts said.
They are displayed on each end of Hereford College of Arts and NMiTE’s new student accommodation.
Then several flags designed by the artist will also be put by No. 1 Station Approach on Wednesday (June 15).
UK-based Götz’s intervention will be the first of four new bold commissions of public artwork at the site over four years.
There will also be an additional installation of a pavilion over the summer.
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The No. 1 Station Approach installation is one of 14 projects in Hereford that have been made possible thanks to a successful £22.4 million funding bid to the Stronger Towns Fund.
Stronger Hereford board member Lauren Rogers said: “I believe having such eye-catching public art in prominent place – a gateway into city – is inspirational, hopefully sparking creativity and more contemporary public art.
“Art helps us reflect on who we are and who we want to be. I am incredibly proud that Hereford Towns Fund's bid has been able to support this work.”
The artworks will be officially launched on Wednesday, June 15.
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The event will include a talk with the artist at Hereford College of Arts’ College Road campus.
Abigail Appleton, principal of Hereford College of Arts and Stronger Hereford chair, said: “Public art is a wonderful way to signal and celebrate the present and future creativity of our city.
“I am thrilled that we are kicking off the delivery of Hereford’s visionary Town Investment Plan with a work of such boldness and vibrancy.”
Free tickets can be booked via the Meadow Arts website www.meadowarts.org
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