Title:
Monorail
Date:
1995
Artist:
Douglas Camp Sokari
Location:
Railway embankment near Tyndall Street, Cardiff
Background:
Made in galvanised steel, Monorail is part of the continuing Gateway Cardiff scheme intended to improve the view from the main London to Cardiff railway line. This piece marks the contribution made by the private sector to Cardiff Bay's public art programme and is the first work in Wales by Nigerian-born artist, Sokari.
Commission:
Commissioned by Sharpe & Fisher (Building Suppliers) Ltd. for their relocation to Cardiff Bay, this high level linear sculpture combines a series of cut-out images representing the construction industries and sailing vessels