Farnham cone sculpture moved to shade after children risk burns
A £19,500 installation of 20 gold-coloured metal cones in Farnham has been moved to a shaded sculpture garden after residents said the structures became too hot for children to touch. The relocation addresses concerns about possible burns while giving the artwork, which has also drawn complaints about its appearance and reports of vandalism, a new chance to be seen.
Created by Natalie Bradwell and Livia Spinolo, “A Hand’s Turn” was installed in 2023 and funded by the University for the Creative Arts. Residents compared the cones to Madonna’s famous cone bra and the Daleks from Doctor Who; the artists said they were inspired by traditional craft forms and intended to be played with. Bradwell welcomed the move, while university and local officials expressed support for the work and its potential to inspire future artists.
- A £19,500 cone sculpture was moved after heat concerns.
- The installation now sits beneath trees on a university campus.
- Its artists hope locals will embrace it in its new setting.
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"A Hand's Turn" is a public art installation comprising 20 large gold-coloured metal cones. Created by artists Natalie Bradwell and Livia Spinolo and funded by the University for the Creative Arts, it was installed in Farnham in 2023 and designed to be interactive, with viewers able to touch the work.
The sculpture has proven controversial since its arrival, with some residents comparing it to Madonna's famous cone bra or the Daleks from Doctor Who. It has faced complaints about its appearance, reports of vandalism, and more recently, concerns that the metal becomes too hot to touch in direct sunlight, posing a risk of burns to children.
The relocation of the sculpture to a shaded sculpture garden attempts to address safety concerns whilst preserving the artwork. The move reflects efforts by local authorities and the University for the Creative Arts to protect public safety whilst maintaining support for the piece as a work that could inspire future artists.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “‘Madonna’s bra’ sculptures are too hot to handle: £20,000 spinning structures moved into shade after burning children’s hands”.