New public artwork approved to be installed in Eastbourne town centre

Plans for the installation of public artwork in Eastbourne town centre has been approved.

The Towner in Eastbourne has recently applied to install a new public artwork for Eastbourne by visual artist Rana Begum as part of the pedestrianisation of Victoria Place in Terminus Road.

The proposed artwork sculpture will comprise of eight tall vertical panes of glass that would protrude in a zig-zag structure.

The new sculpture, would ‘provide a focal point for visitors between the town and the sea and creating a calm reflective space at the end of the bustling shopping area.

In a report of approval by planning officers, it stated that the proposed artwork would help ‘promote a cultural identity’ in the town.