Why loo may be the Louvre in culture city
AN INNOVATIVE art installation has been unveiled in public toilets in Hull.
On visits to the city, artist Linda Brothwell noticed the Baker Street public toilets beside the Central Library and has now placed some of her artworks there.
On first inspection, the public toilets appear to be just that but on closer inspection everything placed within is beautifully handmade.
The artist has imagined a toilet attendant who has filled time by embellishing the surroundings, taking care of this small space.
Inspired by the many people that care for Hull such as collectors, attendants, florists, botanists, tilers, potters, cleaners and janitors Ms Brothwell illustrates their skill and determination.
At the heart of the installation is a work space where an imagined worker has been creating delicate cast marble wildflowers.
The tools left here are extraordinary artworks made by Brothwell to fashion the delicate wildflowers which she has scattered across the city in places, spaces and around public libraries.
“I have spent my artistic career under the influence of tools. Working with your hands and tools offers agency to connect with places and take ownership,” she said.
“When we use tools, we can care, fix and create – all bedrocks of a positive society.”