Patterns in the Park

I was delighted to be invited to create a display for phone box art gallery Crystal Palace Calling. The three artworks are inspired by icons of the park, the Crystal Palace, a map on the park and surrounding streets and the amazing tv transmitter. 

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All patterns are found in the park, and have been transferred to brightly coloured squiggles to bring the spaces and places to life.

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But at the heart of the park is the people, and their stories. At the centre of the phone box is a colourful mobile of hearts, full of stories and memories of the people who use and love the park every day. 

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The stories can't be seen from the outside, but if you peek in you might catch sight of the hearts.

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Stories

Thank you to everyone who contributed a story and a memory to the piece. Stories and memories are here to read and enjoy! 

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'I first thought that the dinos were real!' - Tarani

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'Imagining myself as a Victorian era person seeing the original CP sparkle in the sun' - Emma

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'One of my favourite and very cold fireworks nights ever was at CP Park' - Matt

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"I wait,

I contemplate,

A decision is made, but not in haste.

Friendly people, with much to offer,

I am rewarded.

Until I return, this will be my everything."

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"I was on one of many walks in the park that I took in the park with my friend during lockdown. We joined a group of peoplewho had stopped to watch the goslings in the water by the rusty laptop. We were all entranced. The joy of the ordinary."

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"I love making hearts"

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"Green dinosaurs!"

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"I love running around the park!"

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"I love going to Crystal Palace Park Halloween camp here, it was fun!"

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"The maze went around and around, we went out of the maze and saw a dragon"

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"Forest, the deep dark woods"

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