Rotherham’s skyline was transformed into an oceanic oasis recently, with a giant art sculpture that was craned into Clifton Park as part of a programme of Children’s Capital of Culture 2025 testbed events.
The ambitious 70ft tall Fish Mobile was commissioned to celebrate the build-up to Rotherham becoming the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture in 2025, designed by international production studio, Kaleider, and brought to life by a group of 17-25-year-old trainees employed by Rotherham Council.
Curious families and children visited the park in their droves between Tuesday 26 – Thursday 28 July, to witness the 8m long swimming fish in the sky, and even became mini sculptors and artists themselves, making their own fish mobiles at creative workshops held in the park.
Aspiring marketeer Christopher Badger, 24, from Rotherham, was one of the young people commissioned by the Council to gain experience in the creative industries and bring more culture and fun to young people in the town.
Christopher said: “It was incredible to see the Fish Mobile come together after months in the making. So many people came to see the mysterious swimming fish in the sky, which you could spot from a mile off! Rotherham has never seen anything like this before, so I feel really proud that I was part of the group that made it happen.
“I learnt so much from the artists, and about how to put an event together. I can’t wait to see more things like this happening in Rotherham as we move towards our Children’s Capital of Culture status.”
Visit www.rotherham2025.com to find out more about Children’s Capital of Culture and upcoming events.