Gary Breeze (early 21st century) [AS172]
Riddle by Kevin Crossley-Holland, 2008
Portland limestone and tinted letters (H. 91 cm; W. 22 cm; D. 22 cm)
The sculpture is inscribed with the poem-riddle of Kevin-Crossley Holland:
‘CUT AND CHOP AND STAB AND PITCH. TAP-TAP. I’LL MAKE A PASS. I’LL CHASE THIS STEM ASCENDING. TAP-TAP. THIS DEEP CURVED STROKE. AH, THE GRAVITY OF DUST AND ALL HER HIDDEN MEANINGS. TAP-TAP. TAP. TAP-TAP. I’LL TUNE THIS STONE UNTIL SHE SINGS.’
Provenance: Given by Dr Ralph Townsend (Headmaster 2005-16) and Mrs Cathy Townsend, 2008
Location: Outside Treasury
Photos © Jill Howgate
