Fiona Long Art

PARK ‘09

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Well, I’m all packed, health and safety checked and ready to go for Park ‘09. The site based art event in the beautiful Cannizaro Park in Wimbledon. All the contributions come from BA and MA students at Wimbledon College of art and it is curated by Sarah B Davies.

The private view is from 6pm-8pm this Friday 15th May. So that means you’ll have more of a chance to get there after work and enjoy a couple of drinks on the lawn. How civilised! Alternatively, there is always the visiting at the weekend, with or without the family option. It’s going to be great fun with polar bears up to all kinds of mischief, hidden David Attenboroughs to spot, all sorts of magical things to find and dramatic structures to ponder.

Mine is going to be a den, covered in broken umbrellas found around the streets of Wimbledon. It explores the relationship between mankind and nature and compares the functionalilty and ornamental qualities of both the suburban park and the umbrella.

Do come along if you can make it. It promises to be a lovely event.

Here is a map to Cannizaro House in Cannizaro Park.