Head
Head by Allen Jones (1990)
Made out of Corton steel that weathers over time to create a textured surface, Head is a simply constructed yet powerful sculpture intended to manipulate its viewers' minds using two-dimensional silhouettes, creating an illusion of a three-dimensional form. At first glance, the figure suggests a tent structure and initially seems to be an entirely abstract piece. As people walk past, the human head slowly reveals itself. The artist deliberately constructed it this way to encourage park users to stop and spend time exploring it.
Where can I find this public art?
Head is one of twelve public art pieces that can be spotted throughout Milton Keynes central park, Campbell Park. Make your way towards Newlands and use the What3Words: rejoined.deprive.trucks to find its precise location.
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Public Art in our ParksOur parks are home to nearly 30 pieces of beautiful public art.
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Public Art at Newlands and Willen LakePublic Art pieces and landscape architecture can be found at Newlands and Willen Lake
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Circle DanceLiving willow sculpture by Claire Wilks
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Chain ReactionIconic Milton Keynes sculpture Chain Reaction was created by artist Ray Smith
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Animals in WarA memorial of all animals that have died in wars by sculptor Ronald Rae
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War VeteranCarved from granite by Ronald Rae
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Armillary SphereCut Steel Sculpture by Justin Tunley located in the Labyrinth
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CaveSculpture made of concrete and wood by Ivan and Heather Morrison
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GnomonComposed blue grey slate this piece can be found overlooking Campbell Park cricket pitch
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Onwards and UpwardsCarved by artist Robert Koenig
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Light PyramidVision of artist Liliane Lijn to replace the original basket beacon
