20.10.2023:
Shortlisted: Public Art Opportunity in Worcester
We submitted our entry to an open art competition in July and was
short-listed as one of the six teams.
It was an art commission opportunity organised by Worcester City
Council, Museum of Royal Worcester and Royal Porcelain Works with local
residents. The brief asked for proposals of public artwork
inspired by Worcester's porcelain heritage within the former factory
site of Royal Worcester.
Our proposal was about weaving the urban fabric with the elements of
public art. Replacing a part of the existing pavings with new ones
made of porcelain mosaics, we aimed to connect the site, which was
redeveloped as a mixed use neighbourhood, with the network of benches,
sculptures, heritage interpretation boards and external exhibition
displays.
From presentation - Three proposed elements
Instead of proposing a single piece of artwork/object, an urban
intervention approach was taken with a network of elements. Three elements of proposed work were; 1.
'Have-a-cuppa' bench, 2. Walk-on glass exhibition displays and 3. Royal
Worcester paving.
We made a presentation at the Museum of Royal Worcester in September. Although we were not chosen for this occasion, we look forward to seeing the
winning project realised on site.
From presentation - Have-a-cuppa bench
From presentation - Walk-on glass display
From presentation - Royal Worcester paving