Big Things on the Beach’s second public art project was unveiled on Portobello Beach on Sunday, July 31st. The work remained in place until the end of October.

Artists Euan Harvey and Malcolm Hosie have created a major artistic installation based upon the industries which have contributed to the growth of Portobello over the past century. Five giant banners were erected along the beach using designs derived from various graphic languages. Reaching to a height of eight and a half metres these dramatic and colourful banners will be visible from many parts of the coastline from Musselburgh to Leith.

Although each element can be viewed independently the visual impact and placement of the banners creates a dialogue and interdependency reflecting the harmonious notion of a community.