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Am
I dreaming? That's not one, but two
Superlambananas!
NOT one, but two replicas of
Liverpool’s famous Superlambanana are to become personalised by
Southport College Students, who won a competition to re-design the
decoration of the iconic sculpture. The competition was part of Go
Superlambananas, aimed at engaging and capturing the imagination of
the local community. After the winners have decorated their 'Lambananas,
the organisers will place all of the 100 sculpture replicas on
Merseyside streets, in parks and open spaces between 16 June 2008
and 25 August 2008. So far it is unclear if the Superlambananas will
be found pastured in Southport this summer, though... "The two
mini Superlambananas were delivered last week. It was amazing to see
everyone huddling around as the white statues emerged from a wagon.
Straight away they created a magical atmosphere at the college."
said Darren Kirwin, the art and design Curriculum leader.
The two Southport College students,
Annabelle Wakefield aged 17 and Jolanta Kurzeja-Ryan, aged 30, are
both delighted. Annabelle, who is currently studying for a National
Diploma in art and design said:- "It will not be white for
long! This is a fantastic opportunity and I am very much looking
forward to cracking on painting it... I will be using a reflective
material to make my statue glitter and sparkle." We have
been told that Jolanta, who has completed her BA in fine art at the
college and is now on a ceramics and glass course, is to cover her
Superlambanana in Braille. Darren Kirwin added, "I am so
pleased that two of our students have this chance. As a college, we
are also really proud that we are able to play a part in the Capital
of Culture celebrations and at the same time celebrate the talent
that our students possess." Following the 'Go
Superlambananas' events across Merseyside, many of the
Superlambananas will be sold at a charity auction, with a
significant percentage of the proceeds going to the Lord Mayor’s
Charity Appeal. |
