Infinity art unveiled in county of symbol's creator

People can scan QR codes on the posts to access the full texts on Márcia Clayton's website

An outdoor art installation designed to promote unity and calm is being unveiled in a Kent park.

Brazilian artist Márcia Clayton said her Infinity sculpture, being displayed at the Greatness Recreation Ground, in Sevenoaks, is a “visual web of tolerance, accessibility and clarity”.

The 65 chestnut wood poles are laid out in the shape of the infinity symbol and engraved with mantras, poems and quotes.

Ms Clayton said: “Infinity is a social sculpture project that aims to exercise collaboration, equanimity and togetherness among people of different creeds, races and nationalities.”

Kent has a long history with the infinity symbol.

Mathematician John Wallis, who was born in Ashford in 1616, is credited with its creation in 1655.

The unveiling of the social sculpture project is the culmination of a four-year project by Ms Clayton.

The first saw the 65 wooden posts showcased on a smaller scale, followed by the second stage where creatives were invited to submit text to be engraved on the posts.

She says the infinity symbol “reinforces the infinite possibilities of achieving our personal wellbeing and empathy towards the planet Earth”.

Sevenoaks Town Council said the work, which will be located on a bank above the main recreation ground, will be "a focal point" for walkers.

The official public launch of the work will take place at 10:00 BST on Saturday.