Kay at work (c. H. Jaeger)
Work started yesterday to fix *six* finished mosaic birds to the exterior walls near the subway and shops on the estate. Our artist, Kay, transported the artwork in her van from her studio in Brighton, ready to assemble on site. Local tilers put up scaffolding and helped to place the birds on the walls. Once in place, the birds were affixed using a cement solvent.
Children living on the estate had chosen and sketched out several bird designs. These have been used for the final mosaics. There are are a sandpiper, a falcon, two kestrels, a gannet and a sparrow-hawk. The birds reflect the street-names found on the Hemmingwell.
The work will take three days to complete. That includes grouting and a final clean. To check on progress, head down to the Hemmingwell to see for yourself!
A launch takes place in approximately ten days. Details to follow. Everyone welcome!
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