Arcadia (2006)
ARCADIA is a series of mixed media works that focus on the lack of investment into arts and culture in Walthamstow, East London -
through the lens of William Morris, Walthamstow's most famous son.
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At the 'Arcade' site, Walthamstow town centre.
The fence hides a derelict wasteland originally earmarked for cultural investment....
Right: Garbage Designs - Plastic Trellis
Plastic bags, embroidery & digital print on canvas, 46 x 129 cm
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If... No.1
Inkjet print and embroidery on canvas, 29 x 38 cm
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If... No.2
Inkjet print and embroidery on canvas, 29 x 38 cm
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If... No.3
Inkjet print and embroidery on canvas, 29 x 38 cm
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Regeneration 1
Digital print on photosatin paper, 56 x 80 cm
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Regeneration No.2
Inkjet print on Somerset paper, 56x 80 cm
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In Fairyland
Acrylic, transfer print, sequins, glitter on printed cotton, 75 x 50 cm
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And Pigs Will Fly
Acrylic, transfer print & glitter on printed cotton, 50x 65 cm
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The Folly
Inkjet print and acrylic on paper, 27 x 27.5 cm unframed
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Idyll on Hoe Street
Inkjet print on paper, recycled frame, 33 x 42 cm framed
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Keeping in Tradition
Digital collage on plywood, 48 x 51 cm
In 2007, ARCADIA led to a collaborative art project in Walthamstow, see
No Artist is an Island
for details.
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All images copyright Alke Schmidt
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