A new sculpture has been commissioned for a housing development. The artwork, by artist James Rogers, will be installed at the Hyde Group’s Kingston Wharf development in Shoreham-by-Sea. The cast aluminium sculpture, depicting a boat caught in a storm, will be placed on a plinth made of locally sourced stone.
It will be positioned on the new riverside walk, which is being built as part of the affordable housing scheme. (Image: James Rogers) Mr Rogers said: "I’ve drawn inspiration from Shoreham’s foundations—its geology of clay and chalk. "These elements, once shaped by the hands of Shoreham’s people, fuelled an important cement industry that helped build the town.
"Marrying this legacy with Shoreham’s rich maritime history, the sculpture will embody the spirit of a place shaped by land and sea. "At times, it will evoke the image of a figure in a boat, braving the elements—nodding towards the resilience of those who have lived and worked along this coast. "From other angles, its forms will merge seamlessly with the natural landscape, echoing the shifting shapes of the rocks and waves.
" The artwork was commissioned by Hyde and Wharf Store, following a public competition. Funding for the artwork is one of the Section 106 commitments agreed with Adur District Council when the scheme was given planning permission in 2020. Jaime Buckley, development director at Hyde, said: "We’re delighted to have James on board.
"His sculpture meets the brief perfectly, highlightin.
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