By Starcross artist Brian Taylor, MA RCA

Last summer’s reports on dangerous sewage pollution in the seas along the Southwest coast have led to fear and concern among local swimmers. There has been a serious health risk, and many people have been fearful of taking a dip without up-to-date information on pollution levels.

Such dangers can be avoided, and the authorities responsible need to be constantly reminded. My sculpture represents a reminder of the conflict between the healthy joys of swimming and the lurking dangers to health via sewage pollution.