Sunny

This bear has raised £51.00

1256 visits

The Bear

Morag’s Myerscough’s mantra is ‘make happy those who are near and those who are far will come’. Her Bear Sunny, like all her work is incredibly bright, bold and colourful, his design is sure to brighten up any visitor’s day!

Sunny exudes confidence with a flamboyant head-to-toe stylish jumpsuit. This Bear is ready to take on anything that comes his way, spreading love and happiness.

 
Location
Meadowhall, Orange Car Park
The Artist
Morag Myerscough
Morag Myerscough was born and bred in Holloway, London, Morag has always lived in the city and has been fascinated by how colour, pattern and words can change urban environments and peoples perceptions of spaces into places. She is an award-winning designer whose work is characterised by an engaging boldness, strong use colour and high levels of positive energy. She creates structural installations and immersive spatial works that champion community and public interaction. From schools and hospitals to cultural hubs and town centres Morag transforms public spaces by creating engaging experiences for everyone. Morag is obsessed with Belonging and talks about it around the world. Her strong visual approach is instantly recognisable and elevates every context in which it is placed. Her work is rooted in creating a sense of joy and belonging for all those who encounter it. Morag creates specific local responses to each distinct audience that will see and experience the work, using it to create community and build identity. She often works with community groups to develop ideas that reflect the identity of the users, drawing on shared cultural history and heritage of the local area. Morag’s visual vocabulary by nature and its effortless energy, resonates both visually and emotionally with audiences well beyond geographical and cultural boundaries.
The Sponsor
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK’s largest and most diverse universities, with a community of more than 30,000 students and 4,000 staff. Their mission is simple: they transform lives. The University provide people from all backgrounds with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge to succeed at whatever they choose to do. Their teaching, research and partnerships have a focus on real world impact, addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today. Sheffield Hallam University are proud of their place at the heart of the region, and proud to partner with The Children’s Hospital Charity on the Bears of Sheffield trail as a Headline Sponsor.