The Naiad (Coventry)
The water nymph statue, called The Naiad, has had several homes around the city and, is now being placed in the Upper Precinct.
She was created more than 60 years ago by artist George Wagstaffe (born 1930) is an English sculptor based in Coventry. He is predominately known for his three iconic pieces of public art for the redevelopment of Coventry City Centre in 1960s such as the Phoenix in Hertfort Street, Naiad in the Upper Precient, and his replica of the Coventry Cross outside Holy Trinity Church, which was removed in 2019.[2][3] based on a woman he met on holiday.
The Naiad (Coventry)
The water nymph statue, called The Naiad, has had several homes around the city and, is now being placed in the Upper Precinct.
She was created more than 60 years ago by artist George Wagstaffe (born 1930) is an English sculptor based in Coventry. He is predominately known for his three iconic pieces of public art for the redevelopment of Coventry City Centre in 1960s such as the Phoenix in Hertfort Street, Naiad in the Upper Precient, and his replica of the Coventry Cross outside Holy Trinity Church, which was removed in 2019.[2][3] based on a woman he met on holiday.