22nd April – 17 July, Nottingham

Nottingham City Council, BACKLIT Gallery and It’s in Nottingham, are thrilled to announce a vibrant new public artwork will be unveiled this summer.

The artwork, which will be created by artist Alicja Biala who is renowned for her large-scale paintings and sculptures displayed in public places across Europe.

The statue will be located in the new rain garden at the corner of Maid Marian Way and Upper Parliament Street – a prominent position at a key entrance to the city that will act as a welcome to everyone using the new Maid Marian Way junction and pedestrians using the new public realm.

The statue will be cast and created by the artist this spring and summer, with the public able to get involved through a series of workshops being held at BACKLIT Gallery. Details of where and when the workshops will take place as well as how to book will be publicised later this spring.

Read the full Press Release HERE