BPH recently reported on a public artwork commission to commemorate the work of pioneering Birmingham photographer George Shaw. Run by Colmore Life a call opens today (Monday) for a public vote on the six shortlisted entries. The winning design will be installed on the glass panels at the Town Hall tram stop, creating a striking new piece of public art inspired by Shaw’s remarkable legacy. You can find more information about the open call and wider project here.
Each of the artists has taken a unique approach to interpreting George Shaw’s life, achievements and impact on Birmingham. Below, you can learn more about each artist, explore their proposed designs and read a short summary of their creative vision. The public vote will form part of the final decision, alongside the views of our selection panel:
- Roo Kaur Dhissou – Artist
- Jo Gane – Artist and Photographic Historian
- Alexander Goodger – Director, Stourbridge Glass Museum
- Mike Mounfield – Chief Technical Officer, Birmingham Colmore
- Anna Sparham – Curator of Photographs, National Trust
- Ian Sergeant – Senior Curator, Global Majority Collections, Birmingham Museums Trust
Voting will open on Monday 6 July and closes at 5pm on Monday 13 July.
Details and vote here: https://colmorelife.co.uk/vote-for-your-favourite-george-shaw-artwork-proposal/
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