...I got a sneak preview of a new exhibition in Trafalgar Square. “A 'ghost rainforest' of huge tree stumps from the jungles of Africa is to form a dramatic artwork in London's Trafalgar Square” reads the press release. Huge stumps of naturally-fallen tropical trees were being put in place. One aim is to highlight deforestation, but bringing these huge natural things into that very organised square seems a reminder of a vaster reality. Conceivably trees like this once forested London: in ruins they resemble the aftermath of a global catastrophe, man-made or otherwise. & at midwinter, a strange time to do it. How might they look under snow? & what strange contrast will they make with the inevitable Christmas tree?
At least they will draw attention away from the fourth plinth, currently occupied by a bizarre-looking sculpture of a very brave WW2 pilot. Why it looks bizarre, I'm not quite sure. It's over seven feet tall, but that shouldn't be a problem. It's made out of fibreglass rather than bronze. Somehow, sadly, it looks terribly trivial.
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Any thoughts on Salon Room? The last time I was there it was great for about an hour and then it began to get busy and it was as if all the rules had been abandoned (sigh)...
There was a demo upstairs, so just as it began to get crowded it emptied again. No need for any 'rules' in a nearly empty room! & then I had to commute. Right now I think the idea, is important. Then let's get used to using it.
Sorry you weren't well last Friday. I've put links to my videos above.
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