Birkenhead Priory: Birkenhead Priory: All Paths Lead to the River: Camille Smithwick
Date: 11.5.24 - 30.8.24
Time: All Day
Location: Birkenhead Priory, Beckwith Street/St. Anne Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 4JF
ALL PATHS LEAD TO THE RIVER
Camille Smithwick
11th May – August 30th
Birkenhead Priory
The unseen becomes seen as a mystical procession of River Sprites reveal themselves at the ancient Priory. Local artist Camille Smithwick has created a series of new sculptures exploring the significance of the River Mersey in the founding of Birkenhead. Taking inspiration from folklore her characters emerge from the watery landscape, personifying the eternal flow and energy of the river that has shaped our landscape, people and culture. The unerring force of the river pulls us like a magnet towards it; it is welcoming and bountiful yet also severe and formidable; a creator and a destroyer that reflects the duality and cyclical nature of life. The Priory has been chosen as the setting for the exhibition due to it being the site of one of the earliest crossings across the Mersey, the monks being early challengers of the currents and tides; whilst the adjacent Camell Laird shipyard offers a striking juxtaposition that demonstrates our continuing desire to harness the power of the river.
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Launch Event Free Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/38269373
