Richard Woods: Stone Clad Cottages
Candy Coloured Cottages
Most recognised for his sculptures and installations which reactivate the social structures of urban and rural spaces, Woods undertakes Phase II of his project with Fermynwoods Contemporary Art by covering the exterior of the cottages in a unique candy-coloured faux stone cladding makeover.
The Sudborough Green Lodge cottages are currently been renovated by the Forestry Commission for our partnership projects with them.
Based at these cottages will be an exciting programme bringing professional artists to Fermyn Woods to create new works, undertake research, explore new ideas, and lead on education projects. The cottages will create accommodation and working space. Fermynwoods Contemporary Arts' interest in the environment (both rural and urban), engagement with the community and contemporary practice will develop in our new venue.
To date an inspiring schedule of artists has been drawn up, including Richard Woods and Jacques Nimki, who researches plant life and will be investigating the most wonderful array of weeds currently inhabiting the cottage gardens and the SSI wild flower meadow. He will also be working with children from Woodnewton School in Corby.
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Richard Woods' 'Stone Clad Cottages' are open to see until 2 January 2009.
You can reach Sudborough Green Lodge cottages by walking from Fermyn Woods Country Park along public footpaths. The walk takes approximately 50 minutes (2 1/2 miles) and a map can be picked up from Fermynwoods Country Park, Fermyn Woods Contemporary Art or downloaded from this website.
The installation is available to view during daylight hours only. Please be aware that on the following days there will be pheasant shoots taking place within Fermyn Woods - enter at your own risk - 1, 15, 22 November 2008 and 6, 13, 27 December 2008
last updated: 25-11-2008 12:02