Phase One
Trevithick Stones
Fifteen pennant stone boulders displaying text which has
been sand blasted into the surfaces have been sited in the
region of the Trevithick tunnel. These stones form markers
for the trail as well as seats and objects of interest along
the route. Pennant stone was chosen because it is hard
wearing and because of the iron ore and coal content of the
stone which has a strong significance to the local area.
The text was chosen from a range of historical and local
sources by the artist.
Artist: Robert Kennedy
Trevithick Granite Markers
Four large, polished, granite stones are sited near the
Trevithick tunnel with the intention of enticing visitors
from the car park along a path to the Trevithick tunnel.
Each stone displays simplified images of a different theme,
including; the Trevithick engine, local plant life, a
stylised map of the route and silhouettes of people who live
on the trail and took part in the projects.
Artist: Robert Kennedy
Banner Making
The banner project involved the production of 100 banners to
be placed along the route of the trail for the Trevithick
trail cycle ride on completion of phase 1. Each banner
featured a colourful silhouette of a person or group of
people who had taken part in the project or who lived near
the trail. The creation of each banner represents the
cumulative work of several people in numerous workshops due
to the process involved in producing a banner – the person
depicted, the photographer, the vinyl pickers and the vinyl
stickers.
Artist: Robert Kennedy
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