09 March 2010
Lewisham College Hosts 10x10 Art Project
What is an
object worth to you? How much do you want it and how much are you
prepared to give in return?
10 x 10 is a display featuring one hundred priceless objects.
They may not be diamonds or Rolex watches, but they all have a real
value for local artist Kate Murdoch who has been displaying them at
the Lewisham Way campus of Lewisham College.
This month, these treasured objects went be up for grabs.
Students and staff had the opportunity to take an item if they left
something else in its place.
Kate Murdoch first displayed 10 x 10 at Deptford X festival. She
said: "10 x 10 was inspired by the North American pack rat, a
rodent which has a habit of leaving objects behind in place of
things it takes.
"I know how 10 x 10 works in a studio, but galleries attract a
certain audience. Lewisham College is a young, multicultural, funky
place bringing it here is all about making art more accessible.
"10 x 10 is about moving on from emotion, whether it be good or
bad. You can't keep all that clutter with you, emotionally or
physically."
Lewisham College student Stewart Stringer swapped a ring for a
mug in the display. "The ring is from my first relationship. It
symbolises the idealism that you attach to your first love. I'm
taking the mug because I think it's something I'll actually
use."
Fellow student Tricia Marshall left behind a Lindt chocolate
bunny. "I've given up chocolate for Lent, so it's really hard for
me to leave this bunny behind - I love chocolate, and this is my
favourite kind. It's very more-ish. I'm taking a tape measure away
with me, because I'm a practical sort of person."
Staff member, Steve Curran took a bone china cup from the
display and replaced it with a bicycle repair set. "I'm collecting
cups for my wedding," explains Steve, "we're going to give them
away as wedding favours. I left my bicycle repair kit, and it's the
only one I've got so I hope I don't get a puncture on the way home
because the only thing I'll have to repair it with is a china
cup."
Find out more about 10 x 10 at www.katemurdochartist.com