Blackwall Reach

We were commissioned to work with local stakeholders and residents to design a series of public art installations for a new public realm within a housing development. Our focus was on the themes of joy and nostalgia, exploring what brings people joy—their joyful memories—and identifying universal experiences of joy, such as learning a new physical skill, sunshine and rain, good meals, and conversations with friends. Using zines as a creative tool, we developed artwork reflecting these themes to be displayed around the open space. Seating and signage also emerged as important themes during the process, and this feedback was used to influence the landscape design. Through pop-ups, workshops, events, and tag-alongs, we created artwork that is specific to this unique place.