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An exhibition about our village markers is being held at Wysing Arts (between Bourn and Longstowe) this week until Friday 4th February There is a drinks reception from 6pm on THURSDAY 3rd February The markers are designed on the theme of an aircraft propellor to devise a link between each Village in Cambourne, members of the public are welcome |
Martin is still determined to go ahead with the proposed markers despite opposition Martin I hope you are aware of the groundswell of opinion trashing your garden tools idea. , hope you have an alternative Yes thanks, I am aware of the feedback, including the many positive responses and emails I have received: from the council, arts organisations, the developers and residents. Even on the forum, which started off with very unconstructive, negative feedback, a couple of people seem to have come round to the idea. For example: "I'm quite coming around to them now, if people want to snigger at our dibber then why not? Nothing wrong with a bit of humour in the design. Do we really want a wooden sign like everyone else?" Here's a site which may be of interest, I suggest you have a look at: http://www.sculpture.org/documents/scmag00/april00/uk/uk.htm I am looking forward to meeting interested residents at the fete, and hope to encourage more constructive responses, instead of negative comments about the lack of facilities in Cambourne generally. It was a shame I didn't get this level of response when I asked for thoughts on the role of a village marker at the beginning of the design process. I suggest you and other interested residents bring some relevant information about Cambourne and what you expect from village markers to the fete where I will be only to happy to discuss ideas. MARTIN
WE DON'T WANT THEM ! Cast your vote on the Forum from Martin Heron The designs of the three village markers reflect the history of the site – farming, the monks tiling the land, fruit growing – and also reference people’s obsessions with objects and in particular tools. Some members of the community chose a tool as their favourite possession, for example a power drill, a coffee machine, fishing tackle. Many others chose their home itself as their favourite possession, which led me to consider the ways in which we shape and care for our environment, in particular gardening and DIY. Many people said that the reason they have chosen to live in Cambourne is the countryside and the sense of space, which is further referenced in the text element of the sculptures. I was also mindful of the fact that the three distinct areas of Lower, Great and Upper Cambourne are connected. I have chosen the set of three hand tools – a trowel, fork and dibber – to represent an intimate contact with the land in terms of clearing, digging, and planting: the way in which Cambourne itself has evolved. These sculptures will be an important centre-piece for Cambourne and will reflect the pioneering spirit of the people living here while creating a focal point of which everyone can be proud and feel a sense of ownership. They will be approx 4m high, and made from stainless steel. This is my initial concept for the village marker sculptures and I am keen to get feedback from local people. The designs will appear in the next Cambourne Crier and I will be available at the summer fete for face to face discussion. I will also be facilitating various workshops related to the village markers later on in the year, further details to be announced. please contact me with any queries, or thoughts on the designs. best wishes Martin Heron |
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