Sculptures unveiled in the Dalhousie Building

Published On Thu 20 Feb 2014 by Grant Hill

Image shows five of the statues in place at the Dalhousie Building.

Seven wooden sculptures by acclaimed artist Doug Cocker have been unveiled in the Dalhousie Building at the University of Dundee.

Entitled 'Horizons', the constructed sculptures were inspired by the landscape surrounding the artist's studio in Angus. The works were originally commissioned by pensions company Aegon in 2000 for their Edinburgh headquarters, but have now been gifted to the University.

Doug Cocker studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) in the 1960s and has since become one of Scotland's best-known sculptors, creating work for public and private commissions around the country.

He said, 'The fields, hedges and hills around the studio present patterns of line, shape and shadow which alter constantly with the changing light, weather and seasonal conditions.'

David Walker, Head of Property Services at Aegon UK, said, 'We're delighted that these works have found a new home at the University of Dundee.'

The works can now be visited by the public during weekdays in the Dalhousie Building. Elizabeth Shearer, Corporate Services Manager, said, 'We are very grateful to Aegon UK for giving us the opportunity to display these beautiful sculptures in the Dalhousie foyer and gallery. They have already been well received by students and visitors and work very well in the space.'

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