These poles on the corner of Worcester Street and Latimer Square intrigued me, so I went over to ask what was happening.
I found a group of Gap Filler people who are creating a living willow sculpture. The concept had been designed by Ara students, and the finished work is expected to remain there for two years (or maybe longer if Fletchers take their usual time with building). It’s all part of transitional plans for the East Frame.
This reminds me of a time many years ago when my brother, who was an amateur radio enthusiast, installed a tall willow pole as a mast outside his sleep-out. This very quickly sprouted leaves and grew into a sizeable tree. I’ll be most interested to see how the new living sculpture develops.
‘The willow tree is versatile
and can be planted sculpture style.’
