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SUSTAIN – a new project to commission a third landmark piece of public art for London’s Chinatown
Chinatown Arts Space in partnership with Asia House and supported by Shaftesbury PLC launches SUSTAIN – a new project to commission a third landmark piece of public art for London’s Chinatown.
The search for the next sculptor artist to produce a striking, thought-provoking and contemporary piece of public art for London’s Chinatown has started this month. Chinatown Arts Space is delighted to be working with Shaftesbury PLC for the third time to improve, ignite and invent a new Chinatown. This ambitious project aims to deliver public art that fully captures the imagination of all those that visit, work or live in and around London’s vibrant Chinatown.
Sustainability has been specifically chosen as the key theme behind the project and the sculpture itself. Reflecting the London 2012 principle of ‘sustainable development towards one planet’, the vision for the new artwork is to leave a sustainable legacy for London and the world in the heart of the West End. The sculpture will address vital sustainability issues affecting everyone today, covering anything from Climate Change, Waste, Biodiversity and Healthy Living to Inclusion in Society.
An advisory panel consisting of 24 East Asian arts curators, experts and specialists has nominated 49 potential sculptor artists representing 14 different East Asian countries and diaspora for SUSTAIN. The diverse list of East Asian artists is evident of current strength and depth that exists behind East Asian contemporary art, just waiting to be showcased. SUSTAIN will create the opportunity for an East Asian artist to present their work in a high-profile, permanent setting achieving great art for everyone.
For further information about SUSTAIN and interview requests please contact Pak Ling Wan at Chinatown Arts Space, pak@chinatownartsspace.com 07733884377.
SUSTAIN Timescales
A shortlist of approximately 12-15 sculptor artists chosen by the original 24 curators will be put forward to a Selection Panel. 5 artists from the shortlist will be invited to tender for SUSTAIN. The 5 tendering artists will have their works displayed in exhibitions at Asia House and Chinatown next summer, when public feedback will be collected. The commissioned artist will be announced in September 2012. The new sculptor will be unveiled in Spring 2013.
SUSTAIN is generously supported by Shaftesbury PLC.
- Sustainability at the heart of artists’ brief
- Contemporary sculpture positioned on the corner of Gerrard Place and Shaftesbury Avenue – above a famous Chinese herbalist’s shop
- A sculptor artist of East Asian descent to be commissioned
The search for the next sculptor artist to produce a striking, thought-provoking and contemporary piece of public art for London’s Chinatown has started this month. Chinatown Arts Space is delighted to be working with Shaftesbury PLC for the third time to improve, ignite and invent a new Chinatown. This ambitious project aims to deliver public art that fully captures the imagination of all those that visit, work or live in and around London’s vibrant Chinatown.
Sustainability has been specifically chosen as the key theme behind the project and the sculpture itself. Reflecting the London 2012 principle of ‘sustainable development towards one planet’, the vision for the new artwork is to leave a sustainable legacy for London and the world in the heart of the West End. The sculpture will address vital sustainability issues affecting everyone today, covering anything from Climate Change, Waste, Biodiversity and Healthy Living to Inclusion in Society.
An advisory panel consisting of 24 East Asian arts curators, experts and specialists has nominated 49 potential sculptor artists representing 14 different East Asian countries and diaspora for SUSTAIN. The diverse list of East Asian artists is evident of current strength and depth that exists behind East Asian contemporary art, just waiting to be showcased. SUSTAIN will create the opportunity for an East Asian artist to present their work in a high-profile, permanent setting achieving great art for everyone.
For further information about SUSTAIN and interview requests please contact Pak Ling Wan at Chinatown Arts Space, pak@chinatownartsspace.com 07733884377.
SUSTAIN Timescales
A shortlist of approximately 12-15 sculptor artists chosen by the original 24 curators will be put forward to a Selection Panel. 5 artists from the shortlist will be invited to tender for SUSTAIN. The 5 tendering artists will have their works displayed in exhibitions at Asia House and Chinatown next summer, when public feedback will be collected. The commissioned artist will be announced in September 2012. The new sculptor will be unveiled in Spring 2013.
SUSTAIN is generously supported by Shaftesbury PLC.
Date: Sun 4 Dec, 2011
In: Sculpture, Visual Arts, Announcements, Community, Opportunities,
Author: CAS Admin
