I Am From Reykjavik
LIFT, The Royal Docks Team and City of London present
‘So in 1965 my mum and dad book a holiday to the Isle of Wight; my mum’s pregnant with me. Dad gets a bit wary and writes to the hotel saying that we’re coloured and would it cause any problems as they don’t want to travel all that way, what with my mum’s condition, to be turned away.
The hotel writes back cancelling the reservation. This time, I’m just rocking up. I’m bringing my own house and my own cups. You’re welcome to come help me build my shack and take tea with me, but I’m coming whether you like it or not.’
– Sonia Hughes
This outdoor interactive installation is artist Sonia Hughes’ attempt to claim space. To test the limits of her and our hospitality. A bid to be a post-racial, global citizen. Setting herself up in the City of London and the Royal Docks she’ll build a temporary dwelling. We can watch, take part, have a chat with her. From far away London looks like a shiny glittering ball of diversity. Let’s see shall we?
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Sonia Hughes (UK)
PERFORMANCE INFO:
Wed 17 June
12pm – 7pm
City of London: Carter Lane Gardens
Thu 18 June
12pm – 7pm
City of London: Aldgate Square
Sat 20 June & Sun 21 June
1-7pm
The Royal Docks
Free and unticketed
This outdoor installation takes place in public spaces. Dress for the weather and observe or participate as you like.
Artist
Sonia Hughes
Architect
Lee Ivett
Dramaturg
Rabab Ghazoul
Artistic Advisors
Linda Brogan, Jo Fong, Humberto Velez, Fiona Wright, Emma Wolukau-Wanambwa
Producer
Richard Morgan
Production Manager
Greg Akehurst
Documentation
Solomon Hughes
Commissioned by LIFT, SPILL Festival and Jerwood Arts in partnership with Arctic Arts Festival (Norway), SPRING Performing Arts Festival (Netherlands) and ILT Festival (Denmark). Supported by City of London as part of their Believe! Faith, Freedom (and Football) season, the Royal Docks team and LIFT’s Membership Programme.