Visitors to Llanbradach near Caerphilly will have a feast for the eyes when they see two spectacular large-scale 5 metre high towers called Llanbradach Follies created by artist Kay Aplin.
The location, colour and scale of the work create a wow factor for anyone entering the village. Covered in over 2000 brightly coloured tiles, the Follies are based on local imagery such as the history, culture and stories of the area, with the local community heavily involved in creating the final designs and many of their ideas inset into the work.
Kay Aplin said:
“This is the biggest and most spectacular commission to date and one that will hopefully continue to inspire and delight the community of Llanbradach for many years to come. ”
This work was funded by Llanbradach and Pwllypant partnership, The Arts Council of Wales and Caerphilly County Borough Council and was project managed by Caerphilly Arts Development.
A spokesperson for the Arts Council of Wales added:
“This ambitious public art commission in Llanbradach had a strong community involvement as local people developed the themes for the final work with the artist, Kay Aplin. We hope that the sculpture will become a much loved feature which will create a strong sense of pride and identity in the area.”
