The 100 paper houses in this artwork represent a possible solution to the regeneration of derelict terraces in parts of Liverpool.
The demolition of these buildings is highly contentious, with many residents taking the view that the houses are ‘fundamentally sound’ and that ‘renovation would be preferable and cheaper.’
With arts funding cuts greatly effecting public artworks , a question of how we can sustain the level of art visibility – which has grown immensely due to the popularity of the Liverpool Biennials, with the funds needed for the regeneration of the area.
Each house in this installation is covered with a reproduction of an artwork, including my own work.
Most of the images were cut out from discarded magazines, so the idea of recycling and reusing is very much part of the thought process behind this work.
I am still working on how the houses should be displayed, so the images are of just 50 of them.
