As part of the plans to regenerate The Brunswick in Bloomsbury, developers, Allied London Properties have commissioned two artists to produce visually stimulating works to enhance the look and feel of the exciting new shopping scheme.

The first of the two commissions involves a Community Arts Programme that will be overseen by artist Elizabeth-Jane Grose who will produce a sculpture following a series of workshops in conjunction with the residents. Elizabeth-Jane will spend time on site gathering information of historical interest, liaising with residents and generally observing how people currently use the site.

An exhibition will be held at The Brunswick to showcase the development of the design work, the results of the workshops and will display the final design.

Neil Carron, project director at Allied London Properties, says, "Involving the community is a fantastic way to keep the art specific to the environment and ensure that the people using the site will get the most out of it. Consultation with the local community will be part of the project and we have made a successful application to the Arts & Business Fund to assist with this aspect of the commission."

The final piece will be a permanent fixture adjacent to the Marchmont Street entrance. This vertical feature will be replacing a ventilation shaft that currently blocks part of the entrance.

Susanna Heron has been chosen to produce the second installation in conjunction with the development works. Allied London Properties decided to combine a proportion of the art plus the landscaping budget to create a spectacular installation through the central area of the scheme. Susanna is currently in discussion with appointed architects Levitt Bernstein and the original architect, Patrick Hodgkinson who will work together throughout the project.

Neil Carron, adds, "The intention of making such a statement by way of incorporating a large installation will not only make an aesthetic improvement to the environment for the local residents, workers and students, but will serve to attract many more visitors to the area."

Susanna says she is "very excited by the opportunity of working in collaboration with Levitt Bernstein Associates and Patrick Hodgkinson to create a site specific public art work for the Brunswick Centre."

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ARTISTS
Elizabeth-Jane Grose graduated with an MA at the prestigious Goldsmiths College, London. She has since built up a career producing many site specific works as an artist in residence and with architects and landscape designers on public art schemes across the UK.

Susanna Heron, currently living and working in London, is renowned for her work in the field of sculpture and installation. Her reputation has led to invitations across the UK and as far a field as Tokyo to produce stunning sculptures, drawing, prints, photography, video work, site specific works and collaborations. For more information and examples of Susanna's work log on to www.susannaheron.com

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