Tonight I visited Static Gallery for the launch party of “Go Superlambbananas“; Hailed as a “mass participation” event (obviously “participation” is really trendy these days), the project will see 100 scaled-down Super Lamb Bananas painted by local artists and taken to the streets. Anyone can enter a design. I’ve already got a few ideas I might send in. But haven’t “Cow Parade” been doing this for years? Here’s what the website said…
Liverpool is set to stage a world-class art participation event using its most popular and iconic sculpture – the SuperLambBanana.
For ten weeks during this Summer, Liverpool will be full of surprises as 100 Superlambananas are transformed into unique and exciting artworks displayed throughout the streets, parks, neighbourhoods and open spaces – creating a magical atmosphere which is sure to capture the imagination of residents and visitors alike.
Originally created by Taro Chiezo for Arts Transpennine in 1998, a 180cm tall Superlambanana has been specially designed to enable local and regional artists, celebrities, residents and businesses to showcase their creativity and celebrate the fun and diverse spirit which is at the very heart of Liverpool.
The event was attended by lots of reporters and journalists, and a crowd of middle-class arty types, wearing trendy glasses. Someone important made a rousing speech. Then local celeb Phil Redmond was wheeled in for the cameras. Finally a french woman poured some paint over two mini Lamb Bananas. The crowd was thrilled.
Garston-based artist Alex Corina was also there to unveil his “Rocking SuperLambBanana”
