‘Industry, Past and Present'

This untitled work, known as ‘Industry, Past and Present’, is considered one of the best among a number of underpass artworks in Glenrothes. Dramatic in scale and intricate in its design, it is a significant feature in the landscape. The work draws heavily on Glenrothes mining, paper and electronics industries, anchoring the design firmly to its surroundings. David Harding created patterned reliefs for a number of pedestrian underpasses taking concrete casting techniques to their limit. Social and symbolic messages were sometimes included in the imagery. In this instance, the names of the builders who helped to create the work are also discreetly incorporated.