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Emergence Sculpture

Free admission

Emergence Sculpture — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Emergence Sculpture is a public art located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Emergence is an outdoor 1981 bronze sculpture by Don Eckland, installed in the Education Courtyard, on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon, in the United States. The work is one of two by Eckland on the campus; New Horizons (1981) is also installed in the Education Courtyard.

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Background

Description

Emergence is a cast bronze sculpture depicting a woman with long hair flowing down to her right upper thigh. Her hair is parted and covers both of her eyes. The statue is 68 in tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. Eckland has described the work as a "young woman... poised at rest just prior to departing... [S]he is indeed ready to emerge."

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Coordinates
55.6023, -3.3212
Postcode
EH45 9JU
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Official site
www.rbge.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Emergence Sculpture?
Emergence Sculpture is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH45 9JU).
Who owns Emergence Sculpture?
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Is Emergence Sculpture free to visit?
Yes, Emergence Sculpture is free to enter.
How do I get to Emergence Sculpture?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH45 9JU. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.