Indian artist seeking war memories for Wandsworth exhibition
7:10am Saturday 4th February 2012 in Where I Live
An Indian artist wants to hear from people who have memories or stories to share about the borough during WWI and WWII for a special exhibition.
Baptist Coelho, from Mumbai, wants to hear from local residents, ex military or family, relatives and friends of soldiers who were connected to the First and Second World Wars - and/or current wars and conflicts.
The artist, who has been awarded an artist residency in the UK, wants to use the history of Battersea Park and the borough during the two wars as a starting point for his Mapping (Thoughts) London - Wandsworth, 2011-12.
Mr Coelho said: "I plan on using the research to form the basis of the artwork, which will focus on the life of a soldier - not as a military professional but an individual with emotions and vulnerabilities like anyone else."
The exhibition will run at the Pump House, Battersea Park, from March 15-May 20.
To contact Mr Coelho email the details to baptistcoelhostudio@gmail.com or write to him at Baptist Coelho c/o Pump House Gallery, Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ.
For more information visit pumphousegallery.org.uk and sign-up to the email mailing list. Alternatively call Laura Eldret on 020 8871 7572 or email leldret@wandsworth.gov.uk
