Video: John Maine RA on the impact of coronavirus on his new sculpture, ‘Turning Point’

Artists in Isolation

Published 1 May 2020

In this video from our ‘Artists in Isolation’ series, John Maine RA talks us through the process of making a huge, stone sculpture for Salisbury town centre – and what happens when lockdown lands in the middle of it.

  • Video: John Maine RA on 'Turning Point'

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    John Maine RA was due to unveil his new work, Turning Point on St George’s Day in the market place in Salisbury. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, the transport and assembly of the work has been delayed. Discover how the piece is intended to look to the future, as well provide a link to the past.

    Film directed by Tom Maine www.tommaine.com. Still images by John Maine RA. Instagram @tom.maine.

  • Video: the completed sculpture

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    John Maine RA’s completed sculpture is unveiled to the public by Rebecca Salter PRA. Turning Point will stand here in Salisbury town centre permanently, and become part of the city.

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