Last week I was walking along South Bank London towards Vauxhall Bridge when I came across a wonderful sculptural installation – set on the banks of the River Thames.
Entitled ‘The Rising Tide’, by eco-sculptor, Jason deCaires Taylor, the installation features four proud working horses and their riders, which is concealed and revealed by each day’s tide.
This was how it appeared when I came across it at 6.30 p.m. on Friday 25th September.
This is how it appears when nearly submerged. \When submerged the installation is a strong reminder of the fragility of human beings against the power of Mother Nature.
The horses have petroleum pumps in place of their heads and the installation consists of four figures – two business men and two small children. The businessmen represent a position of power, whilst the two children depict future generations who will live with the consequences of greed and over consumption.
I was making my way to one of the tall buildings at the north end of Vauxhall Bridge.
I took this picture from the top floor of that building
I would love to see it as a permanent installation however, I believe it was only there for the month of September.
A Bientôt
I feel a tremendous emotional response to this artist. Very powerful and I can see why it would need to be a temporary viewing. I do however wish it had a larger “One-time” audience. Thank you for letting me see this.
Good morning Evelyn…and thank you for your comment. I totally agree that this should have had a much wider audience….I am so pleased that I came across it…janet.
How very wonderful. And to think the current government thinks the arts a waste of money, when they can bring so much real nourishment to people’s lives – making them think and feel and speak in ways they might not usually do. Lovely post, Janet. And yes, permanent creations would be just the thing.
Good morning, Tish – thanks for the comment….what a huge topic this is. When will the government wake up to the fact the without the arts, we lose everything….janet.
Powerful message…..Yes! Lovely pictures. ❤
Thank you, Bushka..xxx
It certainly is a powerful message. Goddamn, it should be permanent.
Indeed.x
I wanted to see it but didn’t have a chance before our trip. I am therefore delighted to see these photos of them – thank you so much.
Good morning Becky, – I just happened upon it, and am so pleased that I did….such a powerful statement. Thank you for your comment…janet
Gosh, what a very powerful and timely work of art. Thank you for sharing it with us.
So glad you appreciated this….a very powerful statement….Janet
It’s hard to think something that lovely (and meaningful) is not permanent. Too bad. I really enjoyed this morning outing with you Janet. Hugs!
As I said in a previous comment…even more powerful because down river is Westminster….and London today has become a city fuelled with greed. What’s happening is simply not sustainable…something has to give…..Thank you so much for the comment…Janet. xx
Very beautiful,Janet.
Thank you, Katherine.xxx
How haunting seeing them submerged, it brings Antony Gormley’s Iron men to mind, they always have a similar effect on me…I do hope you get to keep the installation!xxx
I agree…this very much brought to mind Gormley’s Iron men – which I do hope to see one day when I visit you:) Such a powerful message particularly with Westminster on the background, and in a city which frankly has gone of the scale when it comes to greed and madness!:)xxx
I would have loved to have seen it. Yes, it made me think of Gormley too…
A powerful piece of art. So pleased I came across it by chance! Have a lovely day xx