Brian May unveils special seal sculpture in arts trail
Selsey residents flocked to the beach on Thursday (July 8) as guitarist and astrophysicist, Dr Brian May, unveiled the first of five ‘amazing’ sculptures celebrating the town and its heritage.
The five seals, designed and created by Chichester College students, form part of a ‘seal trail’ through the town.
The project is a joint venturebetweenselseytown Council, Chichester College and Jago Developments, which built the fibreglass structures.
One of the seals has been dedicated to world-famous astronomer and former Selsey resident, Sir Patrick Moore – complete with his iconic monocle.
Speaking to this newspaper, Brian May, an old friend of Sir Patrick, said: “I think it’s amazing. It is beautifully painted and I know they all are because I have seen pictures of all the seals and they are all really beautifully done.
“There is a lot of thought and inspiration that has gone into it – I’m all for it.”
Art student Megan Masters, 17, from Hayling Island, had her work praised by Brian and spoke to him about what different parts of the design represented.
Fellow art student Ruby Moffatt, 16, from Portsmouth, said: “I did a remembrance seal and I was part of the team for another one. It was amazing and I liked being able to add a personal touch for Selsey because it played a massive part in World War One and World War Two.
“At first it was stressful but painting it and everything – the whole experience was amazing.”
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