EditorLocal artist brings life to new sea defence walls
Concrete-mould depictions of the area’s ecology have been unveiled as the Mumbles sea defence upgrade work continues.
The depictions are based on designs by Swansea-based artist Catrin Jones.
Images include oysters, oystercatcher birds, fish, mermaid’s purses, starfish & pebbles.
Close-up image of the sea wall decoration(Image: Swansea Council)
The decorated wall has won praise online after the council shared the images on social media.
Ian Kennedy said; “So much nicer than a plain wall”, with Jayne Lamb adding: “Something to keep the kids (and me)amused! Love them”.
Helen Gwinnutt said: “So lovely . I love that you have involved a local art.”
Caroline Berry added: “How lovely. There is no reason why something functional can’t also be beautiful – look forward to viewing it myself. The mermaids purse is particularly lovely.”
Experts previously described how patterns on the sea-side of the wall would help boost marine life.
The upgraded and strengthened 1.2 km seawall aims to help protect the Mumbles area from flooding.
Funding for new defences was secured from the Welsh Government.
(Lead image: Swansea Council)
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