- Irish artist Emma Louise Moore’s Carrara marble sculpture joins UK’s largest outdoor free-to-visit public art collection.
Canary Wharf Group (CWG) unveils a captivating new sculpture “Miss” by Irish artist Emma Louise Moore this summer. The Carrara marble piece is located at the bottom of Cubitt Steps, Canary Wharf, joining over 100 other works in the UK’s largest free-to-visit, outdoor, public art collection.
Carved from luminous Carrara marble, Miss offers a mesmerising interplay of light and shadow. Placed at the dock’s edge, the sculpture turns translucent in sunlight, its surface reflecting the water and surrounding architecture. As the light shifts throughout the day, Miss transforms before your eyes, inviting you to pause and marvel at the interplay of art, time and the urban environment.
Emma Louise Moore is known for sculptures that explore the ephemerality of nature and humanity’s ecological literacy.
Moore shares “I am very excited to have this piece brought to Canary Wharf, and to be placed within the cityscape of the area’s architecture. Sunlight bounces endlessly around the reflective surfaces of Canary Wharf, and it will be the perfect position for the Carrara marble piece to illuminate. I am also very pleased the sculpture will be placed next to a body of water, bouncing additional light around it, and returning to elements of nature. I hope the locals and visitors to the area enjoy the yearly cycle of the work.”
Lowri Harries, Associate Curator, Public Art at CWG said: “We’re excited to welcome Emma Louise Moore’s latest work to our permanent public art collection. Miss is a beautiful sculpture, blending nature with our urban landscape in an ever-changing display. It’s a perfect example of how we are bringing thought-provoking, accessible art to our public spaces, enhancing the experience for everyone who visits.”
While you’re admiring Miss, discover over 100 pieces as part of Canary Wharf’s award-winning public art collection. Notable works include Henry Moore’s Draped Seated Woman (Old Flo), Camille Walala’s Captivated by Colour and Helaine Blumenfeld’s Fortuna.
Those looking to spend a day out visiting Canary Wharf can enjoy a host of free-to-visit activities and attractions, including a 9-hole minigolf course by creative duo Craig & Karl, colourful ping pong tables, a free to explore children’s art collection, the return of Summer Screens and Film Club in Canada Square Park, and 16.5 acres of open space and 5km of waterside boardwalks to explore. With over 70 cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from including Hawksmoor, newly opened Roe and WatchHouse coffee, visits to the neighbourhood won’t be short of tasty treats to tuck into.
Notes to Editors
About Canary Wharf Group:
Canary Wharf Group (“CWG”) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments.
CWG is committed to turning sustainability ambition into impactful action. Examples include purchasing 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012, our partnership with the Eden Project creating a place for nature and people and working to deliver our Science-Based Target.
CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to 16.5 acres of green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf’s retail offering comprises over 70 bars, cafes and restaurants and over 310 shops, including 8 grocery stores, pharmacies and health clubs all within 15 minutes’ walk.
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