Feel the pulse. That rhythmic thrumming you sense isn’t just your own. It’s the heart of Manchester beating right here before you. This isn’t just any sculpture. It’s Anyone Who Has a Heart. A landmark artwork a beacon of hope outside the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
Created in 2011 by Andrew Small and Steve Almond this light sculpture is more than just art. It’s interactive. It responds to you. Hold the cool stainless steel hand grips. Feel your pulse translated into a vibrant red light display. A mesmerizing visual representation of your own life force. The sculpture isn’t just a visual marvel. It’s a clever design. It’s also a clock. Every hour it transforms. Its lights shift and change revealing the time.
But that’s not all. Walk around Anyone Who Has a Heart. Notice the subtle changes in the light show. Sensors detect your movement. The lights dance and flow. It’s a mesmerizing ballet of light. You’ll find informational panels on the ground nearby. Learn fascinating facts about the heart rates of different animals.
This masterpiece is more than a pretty face. It’s a testament to the power of art to heal. It reflects the hospital’s mission. It’s a symbol of life. It’s a symbol of hope. And it’s a symbol of the beating heart of Manchester. Its creation was funded by the hospital’s charitable funds. A true community effort.
Funded by Lime and the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this interactive sculpture is a reminder. It reminds us of the simple precious and fascinating commonality of the heartbeat. Even when it’s not being touched the sculpture breathes. A gentle blue light pulsates mirroring the rhythm of a human breath. It’s a poignant symbol of the life-sustaining work within the hospital walls.
So take a moment. Embrace this unique artwork. Feel its pulse. Let its beauty and ingenuity captivate you. Let Anyone Who Has a Heart resonate within you. Remember the story of this remarkable sculpture. Remember its powerful message. A testament to human ingenuity art and the unwavering beat of the human heart.