Installed February 2024
Rehomed from HERD festival - part of Kirklees Year of Music 2023
Fethera and Covero were originally commissioned by arts production company Artichoke for HERD, a Kirklees Year of Music 2023 project. Over six days, 23 larger-than-life sheep, appeared in surprising places across the beautiful Kirklees countryside. Wired for sound, these musical sheep sculptures sang original compositions into the landscape, moving from the rural boundaries of Kirklees as they were herded towards town centre for the finale event.
The sculptures were made and designed by artists Dave Young and Jane Gaffikin from salvaged materials and reclaimed wood.
Following the festival, the sheep needed new homes, and Fethera and Covero made their way to the Mills with help from community group, Project Farsley.
Click here to read more about the amazing HERD festival and the fascinating story behind the naming of the sheep, which is derived from an ancient method of counting sheep.
Fethera
Fethera is positioned in the entrance to the Mill’s Weaver’s Yard, against the back drop of our iconic 1912 Mill.
Covero
Covero currently lives in the Mill’s Upper Woodland Car Park, but will be moved into the Woodland in Summer 2024.
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