BookBench Trail Sculptures

Magic of unknown

Magic of Unknown Front Digital

Magic of unknown

Location

📍 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen

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  • Magic of Unknown Front Digital
  • Magic of Unknown Back Digita

Artist

Trista Yen

The design showcases a vibrant sea adventure theme, featuring a playful highland cow captain sailing on choppy waters under an endless sky, accompanied by puffins. Inspired by children’s tales of exploration and mystery, embodying the spirit of adventure and the joy of discovering the unknown. This sculpture is part of The Tall Ships Short Story Trail – a collection of 12 specially-commissioned BookBench works, as part of the artistic celebration of the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025.

Sponsor

The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025

The Tall Ships return to Aberdeen in July 2025, their first visit in 28 years. Host Port Partners: Aberdeen City Council, Port of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Inspired are delighted to partner with Clan Cancer Care and hope that this exciting trail will help people to discover more of our great city. This sculpture funded by UK Government. Like the Tall Ships, the benches are free to be enjoyed by all. Please take a seat and perhaps pause to reflect on Aberdeen’s remarkable relationship with the North Sea.

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