SHOAL - AN EXHIBITION OF RECYCLED GLASS BY LOUISE TRUSLOW
14th June - 14th July 2019
Foyer Bar, Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea
14th June - 14th July 2019
Foyer Bar, Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea
Local artist Louise Truslow will be using the dramatic backdrop of the Thames Estuary to showcase her latest exhibition of recycled glasswork. "Shoal" is an installation of around 100 glass fish, which will be displayed in the windows of the Foyer Bar of the Cliffs Pavilion.
These will hang on almost invisible wires with natural light filtering through them, changing constantly according to the time of day and atmospheric conditions. Although Truslow has exhibited in London and overseas for many years, this will be her first exhibition in her hometown. This will be a double first, as the Cliffs Pavilion has not staged an exhibition like this before.
The main theme of the installation is sustainability. This is seen in both the materials used and the fish themselves. The fish are made from recycled wine and water bottles. The types of fish displayed can all be found around our coasts and are species that conservationists recommend should be fished sustainably. The exhibition is also a celebration of our seaside heritage - as a fishing community and as a place to cherish and enjoy.
There will be weekly "Meet the Artist" events every Saturday during the exhibition from 1pm - 3pm.
These will hang on almost invisible wires with natural light filtering through them, changing constantly according to the time of day and atmospheric conditions. Although Truslow has exhibited in London and overseas for many years, this will be her first exhibition in her hometown. This will be a double first, as the Cliffs Pavilion has not staged an exhibition like this before.
The main theme of the installation is sustainability. This is seen in both the materials used and the fish themselves. The fish are made from recycled wine and water bottles. The types of fish displayed can all be found around our coasts and are species that conservationists recommend should be fished sustainably. The exhibition is also a celebration of our seaside heritage - as a fishing community and as a place to cherish and enjoy.
There will be weekly "Meet the Artist" events every Saturday during the exhibition from 1pm - 3pm.
