As the Mindenhurst / Deepcut public art project moves into its next phase, I thought I’d share some earlier engagement work with Year 6 pupils at Lakeside Primary School and Nursery.
The workshops explored doors and openings, alongside signals and communication, with pupils creating a fantastic series of door models and imagined communication devices. Ideas from both sessions have continued to inform the developing artworks.
A new public art proposal for Mindenhurst, Deepcut, commissioned by Skanska and inspired by the nearby Basingstoke Canal.
Diamonds and Circles is one of three site-specific artworks being developed for the new community. After a long period of research, design development and consultation, the revised proposals are now progressing through the final stage of the planning process, including public consultation.
More news on the other two Deepcut artworks to follow.
The bandstand if finally installed for Linmere park. What a fantastic job everybody did to get to this point! More news to follow and more photos to come.
In devleopment. More news to follow.
This project explores architectural features in both residential and commercial settings, focusing on elements such as doors, windows, aerials, and doorbells. Using a 3D printer, Tom is experimenting with a range of mixed media, including cardboard, coloured lighting gels, and film, integrating these with CAD and 3D model-making processes. The work draws inspiration from the aesthetic of vintage cartoons, particularly looped scenes where repeating doorways and other interior features are presented in the background during ‘chase scenes’.
The next stage of the project involves developing the models further by examining the repeat doors and windows configurations found in flats, in contrast to the often visible unique suggestions of interiors.
Fabrication of the new SOUND AND VISION bandstand for Linmere Park is nearing completion. The structure incorporates four graphic waveforms developed through the project’s exploration of sound, sculpture and community participation.
Detailed designs for the new public artwork at Harrow View East are now progressing through review with the client and council. An exciting stage as the proposal continues to develop around the former Kodak factory and its photographic history.
LATEST NEWS – PLANNING APPROVAL RECEIVED
FABRICATION STARTED
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LATEST NEWS – AUGUST 2025 PLANNING APPROVAL RECEIVED
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LATEST NEWS – APRIL 2025 – DESIGNS BEING COMPLETED FOR PLANNING APPLICATION
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LATEST NEWS – APRIL 2025 – DESIGNS BEING COLLATED FOR PLANNING APPLICATION
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Artist Tom Pearman is offering a mentoring opportunity to an early career artist or student based in Harrow.
This is an opportunity to find out more about Tom Pearman as a public artist working in the area.
The programme will be tailored to fit the mentee and could include:
Artist Studio Visit, Harrow View East Site Visit, 1 – 1 sessions to share skills, knowledge and experience of working in the public realm.
Dates: MAY – SEPTEMBER 2025 – 3 sessions at 1-month intervals with dates to be confirmed. FREE
TO APPLY Please send an expression of interest in 500 words detailing why you would like to be mentored and an image of a recent artwork to: tp@tompearman.co.uk
DEADLINE: 12PM, FRIDAY 16TH MAY 2025
This opportunity is linked to the KODAK FORMER FACTORY, HARROW PUBLIC ART PROJECT that Tom is undertaking with FrancisKnight Public Art Consultants.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROJECT – HERE
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A new project with modle-maker Joe pearman, exploring different designs for radios. More news to follow.
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A New studio artwork. More news to follow.