Hidden from view for most people there are 2 distinct and different sculptures. Unless you are a local or possible work in the area you would miss both of these.
Never be afraid to go explore of the beaten track,take time to walk the streets and see what is there. Keep an open mind and you will be surprise what you can find.
The main one is located on the roundabout that heads down to the London City Airport and can not be missed.
It stands 12 metres high and it was unvield on 5 July 2012 on the Connaught Bridge Road, Silvertown, London Borough of Newham. At just over twelve metres high, it is the tallest bronze sculpture in the United Kingdom. Athena was made at the Zara Modern Art Foundries, Braintree, Essex by Nasser Azam Note 1
While near the DLR station for the Royal Albert Dock the Group Polo Sculpture is located near the stretch of water that overlooks the London City Airport.
This was unvield on the 23rd August 2012 as part of the China/UK Friendship.
It is called the “Polo Group Sculpture” made by Huang Jian, a renowned Chinese sculptress. It aims to carry forward the Olympic spirit, developing friendship among different countries. Currently, two sets of the group sculpture have been completed – “Emperor Ming Huang and Lady Yang Playing Polo” and “China-UK Friendship Polo Match”. The creation of the group sculpture will continue for every Olympic Games in the future.
The “Polo Match” sculpture is a surreal piece based on two Chinese ancient polo fans and two British modern polo lovers who travel through time and space and gather in London’s Olympic Park for a polo game.Note 2
Note 1 Details from the Wikipedia site.
Note 2 Details from the Newham Recorder.
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