Susan Kinley
Susan Kinley
Steven Follen
BEWBUSH HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, 2010
Artist Susan Kinley working closely with S&P architects and glass manufacturers Fusion Glass, created a series of glazed panels and textile hangings based on the local flora and fauna for Bewbush Healthy Living Centre, Crawley, West Sussex. The Healthy Living Centre formed part of the Heart of Bewbush Neighbourhood Improvement Masterplan.
Twenty one decorative panels, with a digitally printed interlayer of images sandwiched in between doubled glazed units, and three silk hangings, were installed in the main entrance, hall and fitness suites. Fitness suite panels were semi-frosted to allow privacy for users. The photographic images of reeds, grasses and spring and autumn flowers were taken by the artist in the Bewbush water gardens and local parks, with Susan working closely with the Bewbush Community Forum to ensure that imagery used reflected the character of Bewbush neighbourhood.
Metal paving inserts by artist Steven Follen were installed in the square outside the Healthy Living Centre in late 2011.
Project partners:
Crawley Borough Council, S&P architects, Willmot Dixon; funded through S106.
Arts consultancy and project management by Frances Lord