design
Artists worked with residents to design and produce artworks which are an integral part of Wellspring Healthy Living Centre, in order to animate the exterior and interior of the building. During construction, 14 residents became involved in the commissioning process for the artists who made work for the building – agreeing artists’ briefs, selecting artists and working with them to develop and finalise their designs. Four public events were organised for residents to learn more about Public Art, meet the artists, comment on the designs and see the final proposals.
The artists’ brief was to work with the architects and local people to create a welcoming stimulating and enjoyable place for people to be in – to make a space unique to Barton Hill with a ‘wow factor’ as you walk through the door. Work produced by local people has influenced the design of many of the commissions, and dozens of ceramic pieces made by residents are embedded in the floor of the Centre.
This project was funded and managed by Community at Heart as part of its 10 year arts and regeneration programme and the architects’ practice for Wellspring Healthy Living Centre was Quattro Design.
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