Projects
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Blake's Lambeth.
Southbank Mosaics are leading the way in turning the area around where William Blake lived in Hercules Road, into Blake’s Lambeth. With two mosaic translations of his work outside Waterloo station, and seven mosaics in Carlisle Lane, the neighbourhood is gradually being enhanced with visual images from his Lambeth works. William Blake wrote that he wanted to see his work enlarged and put into public space.
The William Blake Heritage Project, run by Southbank Mosaics in partnership with Southbank Sinfonia and the Futures Theatre Company, will create a series of installations based on Blake's work, such as the Songs of Innocence and Experience, and other works. The completed pieces will be installed as a permanent display in the railway tunnel at Centaur Street, just across from the street where Blake lived during his time in Lambeth. This two year project is part of a wider series of celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of Blake’s birth. The mosaics will be seen by over an estimated 30,000 people a year and are designed to create a deeper understanding of his work amongst local people and visitors who may not be aware of this very influential artist’s local links. The project will have real benefits for Lambeth’s multicultural community, broadening the understanding of Blake’s work and keeping his legacy alive for everyone to learn more about his works. Young people will be involved through participation by local youth clubs and schools. Link to BBC London article