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Steampunk Bear 1

This bear has raised £134.00

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The Bear

Victoria Patton’s design for her Bear draws inspiration from Steampunk. Steampunk is often referred to as a futuristic yet retro style that incorporates technology and designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.

Victoria’s Bear sculpture is depicted in a steel style armour which is a direct reference to Sheffield’s industrial roots, specifically the city’s world-famous steel production during the Industrial Revolution.

 
Location
Meadowhall, Orange Car Park
The Artist
V. J. Patton
 Victoria Patton has been an artist and designer for over 15 years. She graduated from Falmouth College of Art in 2004. She creates illustrations, paintings and sculptures which combine linear shapes and patterns with bold or unusual colours. Much of her work includes conceptual elements which ask the viewer to think beyond the aesthetic.
The Sponsor
City Taxis
City Taxis was established in the 1980’s with 34 cars and a paper booking system, this has now grown into a foundation of their community with 2000 drivers and over 2.4 million riders. Their timeline is an interesting story of partnerships and innovation, with people and community at the heart of their developments. In 2020 City Taxis launched their delivery platform citygrab, rivalling global delivery giants with a unique, local solution for online ordering. The platform helped support the local community during the pandemic, and allowed many independent outlets to continue trading. Other areas of the business include: cityelectric, cityconnect, citybusiness, citycharity and citymedical. City’s forward-thinking ethos drives company innovation, and their community-focused culture reflects in everything they do.