A new public artwork co-created by students with additional needs will be unveiled.
The sculpture, titled Together in Hands, will be revealed at River Way Car Park in Harlow at 11.30am on July 15.
It was designed and built by Harlow Fields School and College students aged 16 to 19 as part of a collaboration with Ore Projects and Harlow Art Trust.
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Chris Donno, deputy head of Harlow Fields, said: "Our school has been working with the ORE project since Summer 2023. Over the years, we have completed many incredible projects, giving our students the opportunity to develop skills in fields they had never previously considered. The current project, however, has been the absolute highlight so far.
"The sculpture, ‘Together in Hands’, has brought the class together like no other project before it. The students have been at the forefront of this journey since day one.
"Overall, the students have been ecstatic to take part in such a meaningful program—one that will undoubtedly impact them well into their adult lives."
The sculpture marks a significant moment for inclusive arts in Harlow and will join the town’s collection of public artworks, which includes pieces by Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore.
Harlow Art Trustee Liz Boast said: "This striking new sculpture co-created by Harlow Fields Students and Ore Projects is a wonderful new addition of the Harlow Sculpture Town collection. We hope many people will seek it out."
Made from corten steel and featuring stainless steel details, the artwork serves as a contemporary signpost. It features five ascending columns that evoke the image of a hand reaching back through time.
The sculpture reflects the gesture of making as a connection to ancestors and was inspired by a nearby Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Minerva. Students were involved at every stage, including design and fabrication, gaining hands-on experience in metalwork and industrial processes.
The project was funded through a Section 106 Commission by Harlow Council to Harlow Art Trust and supported by several partners including Wilsons Engineering and Konform.
ESAB Europe supplied the tools and PPE needed for the build. The artwork will stand as a permanent reminder of the students’ achievement and the potential of inclusive creative opportunities.
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