This is what the new fish sculpture in Guildhall Square is for
A huge fish sculpture has gone on display in Portsmouth’s Guildhall Square and is aiming to teach people about plastic waste.
The Treadgold Fish model was created by community artist Pete Codling and has been moved across various sites in the city including Gunwharf Quays, Hotwalls Studios, Southsea Common and the Anglican Cathedral in Old Portsmouth.
It was made at the Treadgold Heritage Museum using scrap metal, and residents are encouraged to fill it with plastic bottes for recycling.
Since it was first installed in the city 6,000 plastic bottles and other items have been collected. These items are collected and recycled.
Inside the sculpture is also be a life size man on his mobile phone, who will still be visible as the bottles fill up.
Cllr Steve Pitt, deputy leader of Portsmouth City Council, said: ‘I'm pleased that the Treadgold fish is moving to another location to allow Portsmouth residents to see this impressive sculpture and be part of its important message about plastic waste.’
The ambitious piece is inspired by the shape of Portsmouth’s 'star and crescent' motif, with a mix of the 'Jonah and the Whale' story and the artist’s previous work.