Kelp Forest art installation by the river at Nine Elms
Kelp Forest, an installation by artist Camilla Brendon will be shown at the Nine Elms Pavilion from 23 September to 2 October as part of Totally Thames Festival 2022.
The artwork explores the wonders of kelp, a brown algae that form forests in shallow waters. They provide coastal protection, breeding grounds for countless species, produce oxygen, store carbon and are used to make food and medicine.
The Kelp Forest artwork is made up of materials that are destined for landfill, juxtaposing the harsh reality of threats to rivers and waterways and the beauty of biodiversity, showing the need to preserve these habitats to combat Climate Change.
Through the Kelp Forest installation and accompanying events, artist Camilla Brendan will creatively highlight Kelp, its ecological, scientific, artistic and anthropological importance during the festival.
Kelp Forest will be available to view for free at the Nine Elms Pavilion, an event space on the Riverside Walk next to Nine Elms Lane, SW8, from Friday 23 September to Sunday 2 October.
Camilla will be also hosting a free Kelp and Critters recycled art workshop on Saturday 24 September from 1pm to 4pm next to the Nine Elms Pavilion.
The Kelp Forest art installation at The Nine Elms Pavilion is supported by Wandsworth Council.
About Camilla
Kelp Forest is an installation by artist Camilla Brendon which she is touring around the UK. Kelp Forest was shown at London Performance Studios in April 2022 and at Kindred Studios Open Studios in June 2022
She has worked closely with scientists and environmentalists to learn about this habitat and through these events she will creatively highlight Kelp, its ecological, scientific, artistic and anthropological importance.
If you are interested in future tour dates, hosting, covering or any other aspect of Kelp Forest please get in touch via Camilla Brendon’s website.
About Nine Elms and Battersea
Nine Elms and Battersea is an innovative mixed-use district on the Thames in central London with a rich industrial and horticultural heritage.
A vibrant cultural programme of events, exhibitions and installations is being delivered by Wandsworth Council alongside new cultural spaces opening up in Nine Elms including Matt's Gallery, World Heart Beat, The 503Studio and Chocolate Films.
Recent events such as Line of Light, Light Up Nine Elms, Art Night and community festivals attracted thousands of residents and visitors from across London.
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