Bartholomew Gosnold

Beyond the Horizon, which is situated on Orwell Key in Ipswich Docks, is by York Artist Dan Savage.

The piece - made from vitreous enamel on glass - was commissioned by Ipswich Borough Council and Persimmon Homes to commemorate Gosnold's role in founding America's first permanent English-speaking colony in 1607.

The work features contemporary and historical references from the voyage and can be seen from both land, by the footpath along the dockside, and the sea, from boats approaching the docks.

"This is quite an exciting site," said Dan. "It's very dynamic. It's where the boats go in and out so that's a reference to the original voyage.

"It's a place where there's a lot of regeneration going on. It's next to the university which will be a good research centre - it's a site that really sings to me and it has a real sense of place."

In his research, contemporary artist Dan found that the Gosnold story had many parts and was fragmented with different people's accounts of the event. He wanted this to come out in his work.

"I've put things in like the giant mosquito to represent the malaria that apparently was rife. There's a picture of a North American Indian because there were violent clashes with the Indians.

"So there are different aspects that jump out to different people, that was my intention."

Gosnold himself died shortly after reaching the shores of Jamestown but his vision was realised with the introduction of tobacco as a valuable trading crop.

Savage was concerned that the piece was positioned in the right place and the site on Orwell Quay symbolises the many meanings that underlie its title.

Being on view from those at sea and looking beyond the horizon - as the voyagers on board Gosnold's ship Godspeed did; looking beyond the horizon in the form of the new links formed between Ipswich and North America's Jamestown.

Lastly looking over the docks the piece inspires those going out on boats and watercraft of the voyage that such a courageous man took so many years ago.