The empty plinth where a statue of slave trader Edward Colston once stood in Bristol has been replaced by a new sculpture of a black woman who took part in a Black Lives Matter protest.Contemporary artist Marc Quinn created the black and resin steel piece of protester Jen Reid, who was photographed standing on the plinth after the Colston statue was toppled during the march.The artwork entitled A Surge of Power (Jen Reid), was erected shortly before 5am on Wednesday by Quinn’s team - but without the prior knowledge of Bristol City Council.Mayor Marvin Rees previously stated that any decision on a replacement statue would be decided democratically through consultation.After the sculpture was installed, Mrs Reid stood in front of it with her.
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