Leeds museum's new sculpture is inspired by industrial past

A new permanent sculpture has been unveiled in the grounds of Leeds Industrial Museum in celebration of what artists with learning disabilities can achieve.
COLLABORATION: Chris Sharp, of Armley Mills, with High Rises Carolyn Stiff and Mindy Goose.COLLABORATION: Chris Sharp, of Armley Mills, with High Rises Carolyn Stiff and Mindy Goose.
COLLABORATION: Chris Sharp, of Armley Mills, with High Rises Carolyn Stiff and Mindy Goose.

The piece by members of Pyramid of Arts’ High Rise visual arts group features a series of ceramic tiles inspired by visits made to the industrial heritage museum in Armley Mills.

Supported by the Big Lottery Fund, the High Rise Project provides opportunities for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities to be creative, express themselves and form new friendships.

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The programme includes the visual arts group, a collective of people with and without learning disabilities who work together to create new pieces of art.

Saturday’s celebrations included a procession with live music before the unveiling of the sculpture, which was supported through a crowdfunding appeal.

A total of £240 was donated by 18 supporters, while the recently reopened Cardigan Arms pub in Kirkstall also held a fundraiser.

The sculpture, a three tier pyramid with inset ceramic tiles, stands on the site of an old kiosk next to Buffalo Bill Bridge.

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