Saturday 29th May 2021 to
Sunday 30th May 2021
Explore Thamesmead
Sat 29 and Sun 30 May
As part of Estuary 2021, Bow Arts and Peabody have commissioned a series of new projects and artworks from artists working in the Lakeside Centre studios. Responding to Estuary 2021 festival themes of climate, imperial legacy and rebellion, the works by Calum F Kerr, Chloe Cooper, Cieron C-That, Dom Snow, Marcus Orlandi, Nathalie Coste and Thamesmead Texas will be situated on and around the iconic building in Thamesmead’s wild landscape, so that they can be enjoyed outside in line with Covid guidelines. There will also be a film giving a glimpse into the newly opened Lakeside Centre by A Scully & Scully Production.
Across the weekend view a series of new artworks in the landscape and join in artist-led events, including:-
Remnants of Rebellion
Chloe Cooper
Sat 29 & Sun 30 May
Gathering at Lakeside Centre from 12:30
Reclaim the Marshes
J D Swan
Sat 29 & Sun 30 May
Gathering at Lakeside Centre from 14:00
Thamesmead Travelling Cinema
Thamesmead Texas
Sat 29 May and Sun 30 May
19:00 at the Lakeside centre
Working with Bow Arts, local artists and other local cultural organisations, Thamesmead is growing as a place for cultural production and innovation within the Thames Estuary Production corridor, and supported by a long term cultural strategy led by Peabody.
The Lakeside Centre, with its iconic Brutalist architecture from the late 60s is a Thamesmead landmark with stunning views of Southmere Lake and the area’s famous skyline.
Having previously operated as a bar, restaurant, nightclub and community centre, as well as the filming location for Misfits and Clockwork Orange, the venue holds an important place in the area’s history. Through a partnership between Peabody and Bow Arts with support from the Mayor of London’s Regeneration Fund (LEAP), the Lakeside Centre has been transformed into a new creative hub for Thamesmead, with over 35 artists working and living in the area.
Estuary 2021 is delighted to partner with Bow Arts, Peabody Trust and RTM.FM at Thamesmead as part of the ongoing work by Creative Estuary and the GLA to create the Thames Estuary Production Corridor - a vision for a landmark corridor along the estuary, powering skills opportunities and new jobs.
Chloe Cooper is a socially engaged writer and artist based at Bow Arts in Thamesmead.
Dominic Snow, AKA Elephantman, is a sculptor and painter living and working in London, part of Bow Arts Open.
appearing courtesy of artist Calum F Kerr who expresses ideas through performance, sculpture, film and sound.
Marcus Orlandi's practice is heavily influenced by a mix of high and low brow cultures that range from the Theatre of the Absurd to professional wrestling.
Nathalie Coste is a Visual Artist and a Textile designer specialising in reusing textiles and recycled materials in her artwork.
Thamesmead Texas is a nomadic artist led project space, based in Thamesmead founded by artists & filmmakers Vanessa Scully & Liam Scully.
A conceptual way marker placed at a point where paths diverge, created by artist Jonathan Wright in conversation with park visitors and communities.
An audio storywalk and map to guide you on a transformative journey around Lesnes Abbey Woods.
RTM.FM presents a day of specially commissioned artworks made for online radio broadcast in response to our festival themes.
The Lesnes Hundred by Eric MacLennan is a socially engaged piece of art offering members of the public the opportunity to name a tree after someone important to them.
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