Wallace and Gromit sculpture in Preston, Bronze sculpture near Market Hall in Preston, England
The Wallace and Gromit sculpture in Preston is a bronze bench featuring the two characters, with Wallace wearing the techno trousers from The Wrong Trousers film and Gromit holding a newspaper. The artwork combines the animated characters into a functional seating piece.
The sculpture was created by sculptor Peter Hodgkinson in collaboration with Nick Park and Aardman Animation, and installed in September 2021 at Preston Markets. It marks an official recognition of the town's connection to this famous animated series.
This sculpture honors Nick Park, born in Preston in 1958, who later created the internationally successful Wallace and Gromit series. It represents a connection between this town and the world-renowned animator's work.
The sculpture sits on Earl Street at postcode PR1 2JA near Preston Markets and is easily reached on foot. Designed as a bench, it invites visitors to sit, photograph, and spend time with the characters.
The newspaper Gromit holds contains specific references to Preston and the animated series, weaving local history into global entertainment. These details show how the artists rooted the characters in their hometown.
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