Cheryl Cole made Angel of the North

An artist has created an image of what Antony Gormley's Angel of the North would have looked like had it been based on Cheryl Cole.

Lee Jones says he created the image after seeing the X Factor judge and her emotional reaction to performers “realizing” she is the living embodiment of the Angel of the North.

His version has Cheryl's Angel wiping away a tear with a tissue. It also features the curve of the singer’s ample breasts - guaranteed to make motorists miss their turning - at least.

‘As an artist I feel the overwhelming warmth of the Northern people towards Cheryl Cole, and I wanted to portray this by depicting her as our very own Angel of the North,’ said Jones. ‘I see her as a new Icon of popular culture for the 21st Century, a beacon of light in these bleak times… a fine example of a Northern lass making good.’

‘Angel’ will be exhibited at The Arts Club in London’s Mayfair in February 2009, and limited edition prints will be available at 2050Sports.com