Further to recent letters about the Clock Tower in Brighton and its purpose during Brighton Festival (Letters, May 10 and 13), I would like to say this: Every one of the garments on the Clock Tower was sewn by people earning very low wages.

It is not easy to see from a distance but they were sewn beautifully, as you know from the sewing on your own clothes. Not many of us could sew so neatly, even with a machine.

Some risk their lives to carry out this work. Hundreds of these workers died recently in a horrific and building collapse in Bangladesh.

If demonstrating this state of affairs was the purpose of the “installation” then I am all for it, although it seems a rather indirect way of alluding to the problem of low-wage, high-risk clothes production.

The hard work that went into making these clothes should be appreciated. I hope any of these garments still in a decent state will be washed and repaired and go on to clothe people, as originally intended. I would proudly wear such a garment (with a little embroidery added).

Tanya Rocks, Cliff Road, Brighton

I can’t believe the negative comments about this.

As a former Brighton resident, I read The Argus to stay abreast of things. One of the many things I love about Brighton and Hove is its art, culture and diversity. It’s a rather eclectic mix and one to be proud of, as there is nowhere else quite like it.

I can see that this particular piece of artwork may not be to everybody’s taste, nor may its meaning or purpose be readily understood, but the fact it has got everyone talking about it makes it brilliant.

Its quirkiness and vibrant colours are totally relevant, especially at festival time.

I think it’s just one of those fun artistic things all Brightonians and Hovians should be proud of.

One final point to all those who disapprove: this is only temporary and will leave no damage once it’s removed. I wish more towns and cities would follow your lead and become more cultural, artistic, diverse and fun.

Robert Macalister, Scarborough, Yorkshire