St. John's Garden

Working in partnership with "Putting Down Roots" the artists of Southbank Mosaics and teams of volunteers have brightened up the Gardens of St. John's Church in Waterloo, with an exquisite design that shows what can be done in our parks and public spaces. Putting Down Roots planted the garden and made the cement base for the seating area. Southbank Mosaics used the idea of water, fire, earth and air as the basis for their design. Then using reclaimed ceramics, pottery, pipes and oyster shells from the river Thames, as well as re-cycled tiles, disused stained glass from a local church and cobbles, the artists worked with thirty-six volunteers, including families, local residents and even tourists, to lay the design.

Memorial Seating and Tree of Life

The Memorial Seating and Tree of Life was created to commemorate the gardens historic link with homeless people. The names of people who have lived and died in the garden and on surrounding streets are commemorated in these sculptures which mark the sacred in each one of us. Made by over 100 artists and volunteers.

St. John's Sculpture Gardens

A series of small sculptures are on display, many made by internationally renowned artists including Eva-Luz Escobar.

The Breasts of Waterloo

Made from recycled marble, these seats symbolize our mature dependence on each other. Made by over 40 artists and volunteers.