Scallop (2003) facts for kids
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| Artist | Maggi Hambling |
| Medium | Stainless steel |
| Subject | Benjamin Britten |
| Dimensions | 3.7 m (150 in) |
| Weight | 3.5 tons |
| Location | Aldeburgh, Suffolk |
| 52°09′38″N 1°36′21″E / 52.16053°N 1.60587°E | |
The Scallop is a sculpture created in 2003 by British artist Maggi Hambling. You can find it on Aldeburgh beach in Suffolk, England. This area is known for its amazing natural beauty. The sculpture is a special way to remember a famous composer, Benjamin Britten.
About the Scallop Sculpture
How it Was Made
Maggi Hambling asked a local company, J. T. Pegg & Sons LTD, to build the sculpture. It is made from strong stainless steel. The sculpture is 3.7 meters (about 12 feet) tall and weighs 3.5 tons. It looks like two halves of a seashell.
On the sculpture, you can read a quote from one of Benjamin Britten's operas. An opera is a play where most of the words are sung. The quote is: “I hear those voices that will not be drowned.”
Maggi Hambling did not get paid for her time working on the sculpture. She even used her own money and sales from her other artworks to pay for it to be made. She wanted people to interact with the sculpture. She hoped they would climb on it, sit on it, and even use it as a shelter.
Unveiling the Sculpture
The Scallop sculpture was officially shown to the public on Saturday, November 8, 2003. Chris Smith, who was in charge of culture for the government at the time, unveiled it.
