Glass artwork celebrating Maidenhead unveiled in Waterside Quarter

A Maidenhead artist unveiled a vibrant window landscape in the town centre last weekend.

Architectural glass artist Kirsty Brooks’ piece ‘Maidenhead Memories’ captures her personal experience of growing up in the town.

The landscape backdrop extends across two windows in the Waterside Quarter and was the final instalment of the sculpture trail on Saturday (May 13).

Kirsty Brooks said, “It has been an absolute pleasure to create an artwork for Waterside Quarter and to have the artistic freedom to create a homage to my hometown.

“My aim was to create something layered and magical for local residents and the vibrant community of Maidenhead to enjoy.

“Having grown up here, I have been able to channel my knowledge of the town in all its glory alongside its special quirks.

“Maidenhead has beautiful hidden qualities which are now being enhanced and I cannot wait to see the town continue to flourish.”

Kirsty, who has worked as a glass artist for 28 years, was commissioned to create her artwork by Sorbon Estates, the development company behind Waterside Quarter.

It is a digitally collaged design that draws upon Kirsty’s perceptions of Maidenhead’s history to ‘foster a sense of connection and nostalgia’.

She utilised archive photographs and 35mm slide images from the 1960s to the 1980s, and presented the piece as a postcard from the town.

Katherine Croom, Managing Director of Sorbon Estates said “Kirsty's artwork is a fantastic contribution to Waterside Quarter and brings to life the true spirit and potential of Maidenhead.

“With its remarkable residents and a supportive community, Maidenhead is a special town and we look forward to being a part of its continued growth and success.”