Leeds: floral sculpture by David Oluwale unveiled in city center
Leeds: floral sculpture by David Oluwale unveiled in city center
Image source, David Lindsay By Tom AireyBBC News
A sculpture honoring an Anglo-Nigerian who drowned after being chased by police has been officially unveiled in Leeds.
David Oluwale died in the River Aire in the city center on April 18, 1969.
Hibiscus Rising, a colorful floral sculpture measuring 31 feet (9.5 m) high, was installed on Meadow Lane, near where Mr Oluwale entered the water.
"I wanted something that united the Leeds community and brought people together," said artist Yinka Shonibare.
Two police officers were jailed after Mr Oluwale's death - it was the first successful prosecution of British police officers for their involvement in the death of a black person, according to Leeds Civic Trust.
The project is a collaboration between the David Oluwale Memorial Association, Leeds 2023 and Leeds City Council.
A sculpture honoring an Anglo-Nigerian who drowned after being chased by police has been officially unveiled in Leeds.
David Oluwale died in the River Aire in the city center on April 18, 1969.
Hibiscus Rising, a colorful floral sculpture measuring 31 feet (9.5 m) high, was installed on Meadow Lane, near where Mr Oluwale entered the water.
"I wanted something that united the Leeds community and brought people together," said artist Yinka Shonibare.
Two police officers were jailed after Mr Oluwale's death - it was the first successful prosecution of British police officers for their involvement in the death of a black person, according to Leeds Civic Trust.
The project is a collaboration between the David Oluwale Memorial Association, Leeds 2023 and Leeds City Council.
Image source, David Lindsay 
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