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In-Spire
James Ort
Mansle Gardens
The pyramidal sculpture of ‘In-Spire’ reflects the shape of the Whitemark on Watlington Hill. The Whitemark is a local landmark created by Edward Horne in 1764. When viewed from the right place, it appears to be the missing spire of St Leonard’s Church.
Cast in bronze, In-Spire features elements that reflect the diversity and community of Watlington. Can you spot the red kite, the Whitemark, the poem, the tandem, the teddy bear, the football and the town hall?
James Ort is an Oxfordshire-based sculptor who is a regular participant in Watlington ArtWeek and runs a local art teaching space, Phoenix Studios. James acknowledges the inspiration of his late grandfather, Brian Price Thomas, who used to illustrate children’s books, and the value of using art as a storytelling medium for all generations.