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| Annick Chevassu- spot the lady by the bin! |
Last week I attended an art exhibition at New Cross Police Station, displaying the talents of sculpture students attending the Camberwell College of Arts and I had no prior knowledge that this was the venue. It was quite a creepy environment, especially the darkly illuminated cell when Oliver, who invited me, decided to close the door! Standing on your own in one of these cells when you're mildly claustrophobic might be termed therapy but is not recommended. Shudder! Apparently the police station ceased functioning around 20 years ago and would be a brilliant set for a short movie.
I can't say I understood the art however I found it intriguing. I was told that the exhibition was very much a group project where ideas were shared and the works were created collaboratively.
Participants: Fungai Benhura, Annick Chevassu, Rose Creasey, Chaz Kimble, Sondos Mahdy, Anastasia Meredith-Goujon, Afonso Guimaraes, Theo Tzannetakis.
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| Oliver Yu Chan |
ECHOES OF JUSTICE
It is right that the past bridges the future.
Echoes of criminal intent, of actions
Imprinted vibrationally within cell walls
New Cross Police Station, shut forever
Slayed by societies financial dictate
No doubt over-riding local necessity
By the powers that be and always will be
New life in old walls- vibrant personalities
Minds meeting collectively and creatively
Expressing themselves, channeling through art
Sculpting their ideas into pre-sized boxes!
Whoever would have thought they were fit for purpose?
Collaboratively fused and beautifully blended
Expressions created, responses evoked
Into modern day concepts viewed here and now
Florescent notes peeping, sounds blaring, screen rolling
Whilst an ancient Asian lady, as perceived by my eyes,
Waves her spell beneath heavily weighted clouds
Casting her magical powers to infuse new life
Into a can of skulls, restoring faith in our future
Jaz McKenzie 2018 © ~ The Word Magician
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