One year after its commencement, the controversial sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa commands attention and admiration above the M62 motorway in Merseyside UK.
The 65 feet tall sculpture is located on a hill which was once the site of a coal mine and more recently a rubbish dump.
When first conceived, the project encountered vigorous opposition, its detractors claiming that it was a folly and a waste of money in an area needing direct financial stimulus and public infrastructure.
However, the cost of the sculpture was covered by arts organisations rather than the taxpayer - and since its completion has won over both fans and critics.
Created at a cost of £1.8million, the sculpture now rivals Gateshead's Angel of the Northh sculpture by Antony Gormley as a tourist attraction.
The sculpture and the former coal mine site were selected as part of Channel 4's Big Art Project which aims to create new works of public art, commissioned by communities, and to encourage debate on the importance of art in the built environment.
Finishing touches: A Worker fills in the gaps between the ninety pieces of concrete of St Helen's 'Dream' sculpture.
(Pic. copyright: Reuters) from Daily Mail Online.
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