Statues and memorials can never tell the whole story, and how we perceive them will be affected by their location, why they’ve been commissioned, our understanding of history, our values, our culture, our preconceived notions and our past experiences.

For me the predominant perception when I look at this sculpture is the memory of why and when Mum and I saw The Wave. I do enjoy the beauty of it, and I also pause for thought of the horror of going over the top during World War One and the thousands who died, but mostly I remember the day itself. Remembrance is different for everyone, there is no single perspective.

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    1. I wish I had taken more notice of the tour as the first time I really realised was when we visited this one, and it was final location. Extraordinary work of art

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    1. I agree about the thought-provoking and need for right kind of action. Hopefully a few left in a more thoughtful perspective

      Don’t agree about the cows though! I think they’re just overly inquisitive, and their herd approach is what makes them so daunting!

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    1. Ooh what a great perspective of The Wave. Thanks Tom, and loving yours today. Wish I was about to go on a long distance walk in your first square

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