Inspired by Environments: Part One
As most of you would know I have been in the United Kingdom and now keen to report back on some of the creative environments and art works I have been lucky enough to see and appreciate.
Whilst in London, I have many pleasures apart from catching up with family and friends. A morning walk each day in Regent's Park is one of the highlights especially as I get to see the magnificent beauty of the English trees in all their glory. Some time back I showed you a tree which had apparently died but had the tiniest of evidence that life remained. I am pleased to show you that this beautiful Willow defied all the odds against it and has sprung back into life.
Also on my morning walk around Regent's Park I had the pleasure of watching a baby heron grow into a magnificant young adult - a constant reminder of just how wonderful Mother Nature is.
One of the loviest walks in London is along the pathways running by the endless canals which crisscross London and indeed much of England. On one of my walks I enjoyed walking along the edge of Regent's Canal. As it was a delightfully sunny summer day people were out walking and picnicking on their boats!!!
But one of the greatest pleasures was being fortunate in seeing a Banksy painting which appeared at the front of the London Zoo one morning and through some miracle I was able to see it without anyone else around except the men guarding this precious painting.
The painting was donated by Banksy to the London Zoo and removed from the front entrace on 16 August because:
Alongside the fact that we need to be able to make full use of our entrance during the busy summer period, we’re removing the artwork from the main entrance in order to best care for it while plans are made for its future. This has become a significant moment in our history that we’re keen to properly preserve. 1
You can read all about the painting by following the link below.
Banksy at London Zoo | London Zoo
The artist’s ninth animal mural was unveiled on the conservation Zoo’s shutters
London Zoo
And finally today, in walking the roads and lanes of London one day I most unexpectedly came across some Street Art in an area called the Leake Street Arches. A wonderful way to preserve these old structures and breathe some new life into them.
I'll be back in a couple of days with some more scenes from my time in London (and a little beyond) in July-August 2024.
Credit
1.londonzoo.org