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Martin Staniforth said: “I\u2019ve called the sculpture \u2018Scension\u2019 because there\u2019s an ambiguity \u2013 are they ascending or descending? Rising or falling? Emerging or disappearing?<\/p>\n
\u201cThis theme is very much present in the Somerset landscape, that used to be full of Elm trees until Dutch Elm Disease wiped them out. <\/p>\n
“Other species will rise up and fill the void – probably Sycamore, possibly Willow.\u201d<\/p>\n
The sculptures were woven from willow withies at Martin\u2019s workshop in Devon, where he created the work in sections. <\/p>\n
They are being installed on the imposing ruined wall of the Great Hall in Wells.<\/p>\n
\u2018Scension\u2019 is part of an exhibition of 11 works by South West Sculptors and will run from 30 June until 24 September.<\/p>\n
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