Impossible Stairs: Chester Contemporary: Public Art Installation & Co-Creation Creative Workshop

Donna Leishman

Impossible Stairs: Chester Contemporary: Public Art Installation & Co-Creation Creative Workshop

Donna Leishman^* (Other)

^*Corresponding author for this work

Design Department

Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition

Abstract

You’ll have the chance to transform a long flight of steps, which date from c.1785, into a place of nocturnal wonder using an everyday symbol of joy and success – the star sticker! Create your own constellation, then, as the night falls, our stars will start to glow for the enjoyment of passers-by.

Impossible Stairs celebrates, and reminds people of, the richness of Chester’s social heritage that often lies in plain sight. It might perhaps even encourage a few new wishes to be cast on the Wishing Steps!

Original language	English
Size	20ft x 3ft
Publication status	Published - 20 Oct 2023
Event	Chester Contemporary - Chester City, Chester, United Kingdom Duration: 22 Sept 2023 → 1 Dec 2023 http://chestercontemporary.org/

Keywords

Social Engagement
Public Participation
Critical Heritage
Marriage
Gender

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http://chestercontemporary.org/ImpossibleStairsLicence: CC BY-ND

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