OK! Cherub!

I’m ashamed to say that we have never visited Liverpool’s Bluecoat before - in fact, we didn’t really know it was there. We’ve been going to the city  primarily to see or stay with Daniel - and then Daniel and Solveig - so it’s only now we’re starting to explore the area properly. 

 A 300 year old building in the heart of Liverpool, The Bluecoat has a fascinating history - one I’m sure I will explore in later blips. Suffice to say, it’s now an arts centre, one side a delightful courtyard garden cafe (see extras), the other an open exhibition space which currently houses the bizarre exhibition of giant inflatable sculptures by Bruce Asbestos (yes, really) including a yellow worm, a collection of frogspawn and a giant arm. Apparently ‘each sculpture represents, and takes its name from, a different aspect of positive mental health. A giant yellow worm represents Rest, a group of green frogspawn represents Community and a giant cartoon arm represents Connection’ 

Despite these inflatables seeming to have nothing in common with the architectural features of the building, the artist has linked them to the cherubs that adorn the façade - hence the name ‘OK! cherub!’. Bruce Asbestos explains: 

"I like to think that this work is essentially about different forms of Love; and that there is this sculptural conversation between my pop works and the history of Renaissance art, and the Baroque. I was also interested in making big fun sculptures that will wobble in the wind; I like that people will enjoy having selfies with a giant relaxing yellow worm."

Needless to say, we did not feel the urge to indulge in such a selfie, but today’s blip does feature this ‘sculptural conversation’, with the added bonus of a sun halo! A full view is in extras. 

Just in case anyone wants to read more ….. 
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/bruce-asbestos-ok-cherubs

Thank you for your lovely comments, stars and hearts over the last few days. I’m now back home  and have spent the evening resting and attempting to catch up with journals - though comments may be cursory I’m afraid!