A sculptor and painter has unveiled a design for a major new work of art in Scotland that would be taller than The Kelpies. David J Mitchell hopes his vision for a “Figure of Destiny” figure overlooking Perth will become Scotland’s newest iconic landmark. The Glasgow-based artist said the bronze sculpture, which would be made up of around 1,000 different pieces, would be designed to become Scotland’s equivalent of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour, with visitors able to get inside the new Scottish attraction.
He has proposed the statue, who would be holding a gold crown, as the centrepiece of a £150 million new infrastructure project north of Perth, which includes a “Destiny Bridge” across the River Tay. The Cross Tay Link Road project, which is being led by Perth and Kinross Council, will connect the A9 Perth to Inverness road to both the A93 to Blairgowrie and the A94 to Coupar Angus. However the council has asked for ideas from artists for a number of sites, including a “significant, iconic sculpture” - ideally visible from the A9 - that will contribute to the visual identity of both the Destiny Bridge and to Perth itself.
The council wants the new work of art to serve as “a powerful symbol that reflects the unique character, history, and aspirations of the city .” Mr Mitchell said his proposal was partly inspired by the relocation of the Stone of Destiny Mr Mitchell said: “My proposal is to have a large female ‘figure of destiny. She would.