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| Giant horse to become £2m artwork | Giant horse to become £2m artwork |
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| A giant white horse has been chosen as a new £2m art commission for south east England dubbed "Angel of the South". | A giant white horse has been chosen as a new £2m art commission for south east England dubbed "Angel of the South". |
| The design, by former Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger, was selected from a three-strong shortlist as part of the Ebbsfleet Landmark Project. | The design, by former Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger, was selected from a three-strong shortlist as part of the Ebbsfleet Landmark Project. |
| His design for the public art commission will see a horse standing on all four hooves at 33 times life-size. | His design for the public art commission will see a horse standing on all four hooves at 33 times life-size. |
| Once built, it will dominate the north Kent landscape, standing as high as Nelson's Column at about 164ft (50m). | Once built, it will dominate the north Kent landscape, standing as high as Nelson's Column at about 164ft (50m). |
| The announcement was made at Swan Valley Community School in Swanscombe in Kent, which overlooks the Springhead Park area where the giant statue will be built. | The announcement was made at Swan Valley Community School in Swanscombe in Kent, which overlooks the Springhead Park area where the giant statue will be built. |
| The landmark, which will be close to Eurostar's international station, is intended as an iconic symbol representing the regeneration of north-west Kent, and the eastwards growth of London. | The landmark, which will be close to Eurostar's international station, is intended as an iconic symbol representing the regeneration of north-west Kent, and the eastwards growth of London. |
| Mr Wallinger, who was chosen over artists Daniel Buren and Richard Deacon, described it as a "tremendously exciting project". | Mr Wallinger, who was chosen over artists Daniel Buren and Richard Deacon, described it as a "tremendously exciting project". |
| The BBCâs David Sillito talks to artist Mark Wallinger about his giant instillation. | |
| "There was some very tough competition and I am honoured that the horse has won through," he said. | "There was some very tough competition and I am honoured that the horse has won through," he said. |
| His team will be involved in an application for planning permission from Gravesham Borough Council, which is expected to take about 12 months.The Ebbsfleet Landmark Project has been dubbed the "Angel of the South", in reference to Antony Gormley's Angel of the North sculpture which overlooks the A1 motorway in Gateshead. | |
| A prancing white horse is the logo for the county council and has been the symbol of Kent for hundreds of years. | A prancing white horse is the logo for the county council and has been the symbol of Kent for hundreds of years. |
| However, a sculpture of the Invicta, supported by Kent County Council in response to Mr Wallinger's entry, was rejected by judges last year. | However, a sculpture of the Invicta, supported by Kent County Council in response to Mr Wallinger's entry, was rejected by judges last year. |
| Victoria Pomery, chairman of the Ebbsfleet Landmark Project's selection panel, said their decision was based on "artistic merit". | Victoria Pomery, chairman of the Ebbsfleet Landmark Project's selection panel, said their decision was based on "artistic merit". |
| She added: "Mark is a superb artist of world renown and his sculpture will become a real landmark for Ebbsfleet and the whole region." | She added: "Mark is a superb artist of world renown and his sculpture will become a real landmark for Ebbsfleet and the whole region." |
| Last week, organisers of the project said they were still hoping it would be in place for the London 2012 Olympics, despite the recession. | Last week, organisers of the project said they were still hoping it would be in place for the London 2012 Olympics, despite the recession. |
| Project manager Mark Davy revealed to the BBC that there could be short-term funding problems for the Ebbsfleet scheme. | Project manager Mark Davy revealed to the BBC that there could be short-term funding problems for the Ebbsfleet scheme. |
| It was commissioned by Eurostar, London & Continental Railways and Land Securities, the developers of Ebbsfleet Valley. | It was commissioned by Eurostar, London & Continental Railways and Land Securities, the developers of Ebbsfleet Valley. |
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| A model of the horse was unveiled at a school in Kent | A model of the horse was unveiled at a school in Kent |