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Motion · S6M-15667 · 28 Nov 2024

Kelpies Artist Creates New Sculpture for Minnesota Club

Lodged by Meghan Gallacher (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the work of Scottish artists Andy Scott, Chris Dyson and Emily Womack and their new sculpture for Minnesota United FC; notes that, 10 years on from the launch of their biggest project, the Kelpies in Falkirk, the artists moved to the US when the owner of Minnesota United FC commissioned a giant steel sculpture of Minnesota’s state bird, the loon; understands that Andy came up with the design and that Chris and Emily built it, using the same shipbuilding techniques used on the Kelpies; notes that it has parallels to the Falkirk Kelpies due to the objective of it being regenerative; understands that the response to the piece has been overwhelmingly positive, and notes the reported comments that it looks like it has always been there, and always will be.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.