Bird Boy Sculpture, Royal Victoria Dock

Laura Ford’s sculpture "Bird Boy" is a figure of a lost child wearing a bird costume, which could appear as a protective disguise or a demonic curse. Standing motionless on the edge of a pontoon in the Royal Docks, Bird Boy hopes he will go unnoticed but, despite his scale, his presence is powerful and commands attention.

The sculpture is part of The Line, a series of public sculptures that follow the Greenwich Meridian, through the London Boroughs of Greenwich, Tower Hamlets and Newham.

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Laura Ford’s sculpture Bird Boy can be seen on a pontoon at Royal Victoria Dock.

The route which opened five years ago runs between the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and The O2 following the waterways and the line of the Meridian.

Its director Megan Piper said: “Laura Ford’s Bird Boy is one of nine sculptures sited on The Line and the first to be installed in 2020, our fifth anniversary year.

“These are extraordinary times and I think the vulnerability of Bird Boy, standing on a pontoon in the vast expanse of water that is the Royal Docks, will really resonate with people.

“Our hope is that the public will be able to continue to enjoy The Line over the coming months as a place of quiet contemplation for people to enjoy art, wildlife and fresh air. We’re grateful to the Royal Docks team and RoDMA for their support in realising this installation.”

(standard.co.uk/culture/bird-boy-sculpture-laura-ford-royal-victoria-dock-a4393601.html)

Only £6 one way to get across to the o2. Perfect end to a hike over to the o2 for views and refreshment