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.
NEW PUBLIC ART COMMISSION – Mindenhurst / Deepcut Public Art sculpture commision
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
**FREE PUBLIC ART WORKSHOP** HARROW VIEW EAST FORMER KODAK FACTORY PUBLIC ART MODEL SESSION
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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
Public Art Intervention in windows at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot – DRAFT PROPOSAL – MORE NEWS TO FOLLOW…
15-08-2024
**FREE PUBLIC ART WORKSHOP** Harrow View East Former Kodak Factory Public Art Model Session
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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.
29-05-2024
HOUGHTON REGIS LEISURE CENTRE ‘POOL’ SCULPTURE COMMISION – APPROVED PLANNING
Great news to move to the production phase for this exciting project.
Background: A sculptural bench celebrating the new leisure centre, 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 – ongoing.
FrancisKnight Public Art Consultants are collaborating with Tom Pearman in the development of a public art strategy and concept designs for the L&Q Harrow View East development at Headstone Road, Harrow, London. The Public Art Strategy will be developed to comply with S106 obligations to discharge a public art condition.
Harrow View East is located on the former Kodak Factory site in Harrow, East London. L&Q a leading developer and housing association are delivering 4 phases for the site with 750 new residential apartments from 1 – 3-bedroom flats and maisonettes with private balconies or terraces and shared communal amenity. homes as part of a new neighbourhood.
HOUGHTON REGIS LEISURE CENTRE ‘POOL’ SCULPTURE COMMISION – submitted to planning
A sculptural bench celebrating the new leisure centre, 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 – ongoing.
Winner of the ‘Best Experimental Film’ category at the ‘HORROR Underground Film & Screenplay Festival’ 2024, for ‘195’.
We are delighted to win the best experimental film category.
A collaboration with film-maker and photographer, Floro Azqueta. The short experimental film, and the production of 4 ‘machines’ fabricated with laser-cut profiles, digital animations and various monitors, explores the former New Landsdowne Social Club, Mare Street, Hackney, London E8, and was screened in the film’s location, the basement of the 195 Mare Street, for the Open House Festival 2023.
NEW- Houghton Regis Community and Leisure Centre BENCHES
Concept A series of benches which play with the visual language of games, sport, activity and their relationship to wellbeing. A visual language will be developed incorporating intersecting lines of bold colour to reference sport court lines for basketball, football, table tennis etc. in a dynamic and overlapping pattern.
