Who created the controversial 66ft statue Verity, loaned to UK seaside town Ilfracombe in 2012?
Verity (statue) to the installation of the statue, and 177 letters supporting the application. In August 2013 councillors announced that the statue had a "tremendous effect" with people visiting the town solely to see Hirst's work. Hirst, who lives in Combe Martin, has loaned the statue to the town for 20 years starting from its erection on 16 October 2012. Verity (statue) Verity is a stainless steel and bronze statue created by Damien Hirst. The tall sculpture stands on the pier at the entrance to the harbour in Ilfracombe, Devon, looking out over the Bristol Channel towards South Wales. It has been
Verity (statue) and spray from the sea. Measuring 25cm (10 inches) higher than the "Angel of the North", "Verity" became the tallest statue in the UK when it was put into place, but is now surpassed by "The Kelpies", near Falkirk, Scotland, at . Members of North Devon Council referred to the controversial nature of the statue as a potential boost to tourism. Local reaction was very mixed, with those critical of the work calling it "ugly" and stating that "it isn't suitable for a Victorian seaside town". Before they allowed planning permission the council received 100 letters from people who objected