REGENERATION HAS BEEN REMOVED AND ITS CURRENT LOCATION IS UNKNOWH
The bronze and fiberglass sculpture in Blackstaff Square was called "Regeneration" and was created by Anna Cheyne, a renowned Northern Irish artist and sculptor (1926-2002). Cheyne worked with diverse media throughout her career, including batik, ceramics, papier-mâché, stone, fiberglass, and bronze.
"Regeneration" was intended to symbolize the rebirth and growth of Belfast after years of conflict. The sculpture depicted a butterfly and a caterpillar, powerful symbols of transformation and hope. However, the placement of the sculpture in Blackstaff Square was not ideal, as it was often obscured by surrounding trees and bushes, diminishing its impact and visibility.
The disappearance, of what I considered to be a worthwhile sculpture, from the square remains a mystery, but its symbolism and the artist's legacy continue to resonate within the city's artistic and cultural landscape.
"Regeneration" was intended to symbolize the rebirth and growth of Belfast after years of conflict. The sculpture depicted a butterfly and a caterpillar, powerful symbols of transformation and hope. However, the placement of the sculpture in Blackstaff Square was not ideal, as it was often obscured by surrounding trees and bushes, diminishing its impact and visibility.
The disappearance, of what I considered to be a worthwhile sculpture, from the square remains a mystery, but its symbolism and the artist's legacy continue to resonate within the city's artistic and cultural landscape.
REGENERATION HAS BEEN REMOVED AND ITS CURRENT LOCATION IS UNKNOWH