46 Brooklands
Gardens 11 November 2008 - 1 February 2009 An offsite work, located in
Jaywick, Essex Firstsite is delighted to present a major new commission by
international artist Nathan Coley. 46 Brooklands Gardens is a temporary
sculpture sited in the Brooklands estate in Jaywick, a coastal town in Essex.
Two years in the making, 46 Brooklands Gardens formally references the
extraordinary architectural context in which it is situated. Nathan's on-going
enquiry into the ways in which the values of a society are reflected in the
architectural infastructure of towns and cities, is manifested here in the form
of a bold and uncompromising sculpture. 46 Brooklands Gardens is located on an
empty plot, which takes the form of a Jaywick chalet. Its home-made aesthetic
directly references the surrounding architecture, while its barricade-like form
establishes a dialogue with the people and perception of the town. After
visiting various Essex towns, including Frinton and Walton, he chose to work in
the Brooklands area of Jaywick. His response to the place was immediate and in
particular to the way the history and local community is expressed through its
architecture. The scale and shape of the work is dictated by the shape of the
plot and adjacent houses and the interior paint colours have been drawn from
surrounding buildings. Visiting Information 46 Brooklands Gardens is located in
the heart of the Brooklands estate (CO15 2JP) and can be accessed everyday
throughout the period 11 November 2008 - 1 February 2009.
Invigilators
will be on site during the daytime to discuss the work with visitors and provide
further information. There is plenty of street parking around the site. Map
coming soon. Firstsite has been working closely with
Jaywick Martello Tower and the Friends of Brooklands to realise this ambitious
project. Throughout the duration of 46 Brooklands Gardens, Jaywick Martello
Tower will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.30am - 3.30pm, visitors will
be able to obtain further information on Nathan's artistic practice and this
piece specifically. Also on show at Jaywick Martello Tower (until 14 December)
is 'Arcadia Revisited', a project by artists Alex Murdin and David Cotterell
which maps Jaywick and its communities. Visit www.jaywickmartellotower.org for
more information and detailed directions.