Leeds sculpture to celebrate city's notable women
Picture credit, Jules Lister
A total of 384 females' names are set to be engraved onto the sculpture.
Around 400 women who inspire others are going to have their names written on a piece of art that will be revealed in Leeds during the summer season.
The Ribbons project, crafted by Pippa Hale, shall honor women who have made significant contributions to the city. This includes both historical and contemporary women.
In July, a brand new installation will be revealed to the public. The artwork will consist of five strips of metal, each featuring the names of 384 remarkable women that were picked by people.
Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves collaborated with the city council and an art university to create the project.
The blog post highlights some of the notable women who are featured, such as Nicola Adams, a retired Olympic boxer, and Isabella Ford, who was a social reformer and advocate for women's suffrage.
The blog features women who have committed themselves to aiding others, such as Tina Suryavansi who manages Homeless Hampers. Another example is Rebekah Wilson, who established the Zarach charity to tackle child poverty in Leeds.
Source of the picture: Jules Lister
July will be the month when the brand new art piece will finally be unveiled.
Ms Hale expressed her deep gratitude for being able to participate in the project.
She stated that she felt "humbled" after hearing the stories of the women who were nominated.
There are women who have shattered barriers and made it to the top despite societal, economic, and physical roadblocks. There are also women who do not receive public recognition for their hard work and contributions.
Ribbons is a huge expression of gratitude to everyone who affects our lives on a daily basis with their affection, companionship, loyalty, enthusiasm, and hard work.
According to Ms Reeves, the sculpture presents an opportunity to pay tribute to remarkable women from every background and profession.
She expressed excitement about being closer to witnessing Pippa's remarkable vision being realized after starting the project a few years ago.
The picture was taken by Jules Lister.
Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves announced that the sculpture will pay tribute to women from diverse backgrounds.
An investigation done by Alison Lowe and released by the Leeds City Council in 2020 identified a deficiency of variety in public statues in Leeds. The report suggested the inclusion of Ribbons in a strategic plan to tackle this problem.
At the entrance of the SOYO development in Quarry Hill, between Leeds City College's Quarry Hill campus and Leeds Playhouse, you'll find ribbons situated at the top of the gardens.
LeedsBID, Caddick Developments, Leeds Civic Trust, the Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation, the Henry Moore Foundation, and the Leeds Playhouse are all helping to support the project.
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