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Luke Jerram's Withdrawn (the boats in Leigh Woods)

23/6/2015

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If you haven't been already, I would recommend a visit to the lovely Leigh Woods to see Luke Jerram's Withdrawn, a flotilla of five boats marooned in the middle of the woods. Designed to raise questions about how they got there; climate change, extreme weather, or over-fishing, they create an interesting focal point in the woods, and a space to consider the nature of the work. We went on a sunny Saturday, the first weekend after it was installed, and even then it seemed pretty peaceful. 

It's not often that you get to view a contemporary artwork in such a family friendly environment. Most of the paths around the woods are suitable for buggies and there is also a nice natural play area. The woods themselves are great for pottering around. My only complaint would be that children aren't allowed to play on the boats, which makes them a bit less interactive than some of Luke Jerram's previous works, but it states on the website that he intends to give the boats away after the project finishes (in September), and they could be used for children's play, which would make up for that! In fact my daughter's nursery have put in a request for one of them, so fingers crossed that might happen.

One consequence of the work is that it has opened up Leigh Woods to a new audience as many of the visitors to see the boats had not visited the woods previously. Hopefully they will all be back after seeing how beautiful this easily accessible woodland is.
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17/5/2017 12:16:19 pm

I have been here with many of my friends and it was such an incredible adventure. If we ever get an oppurtunity again to be here, we'll definitely take that oppurtunity.

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    Jenny Clarke. I run Happymess (art, craft and messy play classes for young children). I have two small children who love to get messy and make things. I also like to see as much art as I can. This blog is about art, craft and messy play activities you can try out at home, art to see with your children, and the occasional Happymess event you can come along to!

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