Public artwork unveiled in Jersey

A new public artwork containing the wishes of more than 200 people has been unveiled in Jersey.

The installation, known as Fish Wish - Paîsson d'Pâssion, was unveiled on Saturday at the Central Market fountain in St Helier.

It was created by artists Esther Rose Parkes and Karen Le Roy Harris - who gathered wishes from people that were woven into the final artwork.

They said they hoped the work reflected the "many heart-warming and fascinating conversations" they had with people throughout the process.

Ms Rose Parkes and Ms Le Roy Harris added: "We were drawn to this residency because of our childhood memories of making wishes at the fountain, and we wanted to recreate it as a space for the community to once again come together and make wishes.

"We've always loved the market, but this residency has given us a deeper appreciation for its people, stories, and rhythms".

Suspended high above as part of the artwork is an origami fish, representing both the dreams of the community and the wishes of the sea creatures, the artists said.

ArtHouse Jersey said the wish-granting fish appeared in folklore across cultures, symbolising wisdom, transformation, abundance, and resilience.

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