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International Women's Day 2020: Giant Greta Thunberg portrait unveiled | International Women's Day 2020: Giant Greta Thunberg portrait unveiled |
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A giant portrait of Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg has been unveiled in West Yorkshire to mark International Women's Day. | A giant portrait of Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg has been unveiled in West Yorkshire to mark International Women's Day. |
The 60m (196ft) long artwork, on a playing field at Hebden Royd Primary School, West Yorkshire, has taken four days to create. | |
Pupils chose the 17-year-old as the woman who had most inspired them. | Pupils chose the 17-year-old as the woman who had most inspired them. |
They also helped the creators, art collective Sand In Your Eye, put the finishing touches to the portrait. | They also helped the creators, art collective Sand In Your Eye, put the finishing touches to the portrait. |
Jamie Wardley, from the group, based in nearby Mytholmroyd, said: "Greta Thunberg has pioneered a global movement which is so relevant to the area. | Jamie Wardley, from the group, based in nearby Mytholmroyd, said: "Greta Thunberg has pioneered a global movement which is so relevant to the area. |
"The Upper Calder Valley is prone to flood events, which some would argue have increased in frequency due to climate change." | "The Upper Calder Valley is prone to flood events, which some would argue have increased in frequency due to climate change." |
The work, A Girl Inspiring the World, is made of line marker paint, more commonly used on football pitches. | The work, A Girl Inspiring the World, is made of line marker paint, more commonly used on football pitches. |
Commenting on the artwork, year six pupil Evie said: "We've chosen Greta because she stands up for what she believes. | Commenting on the artwork, year six pupil Evie said: "We've chosen Greta because she stands up for what she believes. |
"She is a big inspiration to me and she is not afraid to take action even if people do not agree with her." | "She is a big inspiration to me and she is not afraid to take action even if people do not agree with her." |
Follow BBC Yorkshire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk. | Follow BBC Yorkshire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk. |
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