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LATEST NEWS – APRIL 2025 – DESIGNS BEING COMPLETED FOR PLANNING APPLICATION
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROJECT – HERE
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.
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More images to follow – a new sculptural bench celebrating the new leisure centre in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, in particular the swimming pool. The sculpture has a FLAT top surface – the pattern is an optical illusion of depth and will be made from silver granite with polished black granite inlays. Additional features will include coloured inlaid graphics showing pool lane numbers and lanes…More news to follow
Funding for the leisure centre came from a £20m government Levelling Up Fund grant and the building will have swimming pools, a fitness suite, squash courts, creche, a children’s play area and a café.
Working with a model designed and fabricated by Joe Pearman, Tom is developing a series of maquettes investigating computer consoles.
NEW PROJECT: Mindenhurst / Deepcut ‘Princess Royal Barracks’Public Art sculpture commision, presenting a history of the Deepcut area, the Basingstoke Canal, the creation of Deepcut Bridge Road, for Skanska / Surrey County Council – ongoing
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It was great to deliver a workshop at the Harrow Arts Centre, London.
Ever wondered how public art is created? Now’s your chance to find out! On Wednesday, 21st August at 11.30am, artist @tom.pearman is hosting a free hands-on workshop at the former Kodak Factory site, Harrow View East. This session is perfect for 19-26-year-olds curious about the creative process behind public art.
Explore how Tom generates ideas for public sculptures by making simple, experimental models using a mix of graphics and small objects. You’ll even get to photograph your creations with miniature architecture figures to bring them to life!
Gain insight into how public art evolves from concept to final design, with all materials provided. Feel free to bring your own small artworks
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Ever wondered how public art is created? Now’s your chance to find out! On Wednesday, 21st August at 11.30am, artist @tom.pearman is hosting a free hands-on workshop at the former Kodak Factory site, Harrow View East. This session is perfect for 19-26-year-olds curious about the creative process behind public art.
Explore how Tom generates ideas for public sculptures by making simple, experimental models using a mix of graphics and small objects. You’ll even get to photograph your creations with miniature architecture figures to bring them to life!
Gain insight into how public art evolves from concept to final design, with all materials provided. Feel free to bring your own small artworks and objects to incorporate into your models.
Tom Pearman, the appointed artist for the Harrow View East development, has a wealth of experience and is excited to share his process with you. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional!
When: Wednesday, 21 August, 11.30am – 1.30pm
Where: Rayner Rooms
Who: 19-26-year-olds, emerging artists and creatives looking to explore public art
🎫 Tickets: FREE (tickets must be booked in advance)
Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot! Supported by @harrowartscentre and part of the @lqhomes development at Headstone Road, Harrow.