Description:
This giant football fan at 5.5m high was commissioned for Dartford’s new
stadium. The figure also embodies the green principals of the stadium’s
design by
architect
Mei-yun Valdivia a l'Onions of Alexander Sedgley Urban Edge Studios.
Commission Title:
Dartford's Biggest Fan
Sculptors:
Philip Bews and Diane Gorvin
Production Period:
October - November
2006
More details on the stadium development can be found here.
Site:
Dartford Football Stadium, Princes Park, Dartford
Commissioned by:
Jeremy Kite Deputy Leader, Dartford Borough Council
Dartford's
Biggest Fan is made of green oak from Lydney Park, Forest of Dean where Phil
was able to select the tree best suited for the sculpture. Transportation
and installation was by Damon Bramley under Phil’s direction.Installation completed in time for the launch of the stadium on Saturday 11 November 2006.
More details on the background to this sculpture can be found here.