Artist Michael Shaw creates site specific, inflatable forms 'that unite sculpture and architecture'. INF23 is one of his largest creations to date, and for September it is on display at Left Bank Leeds.
INF23 consists of a collection of linear and ball shaped features of different sizes. The pump which inflates it doesn't pump continuously, so it deflates a little before reinflating, giving a constantly changing shape.
Left Bank Leeds was formerly St Margaret of Antioch Church on Cardigan Road. It is an example of Late Gothic Revival church architecture, and it was built in the first few years of the twentieth century. It is a Grade II* listed building, and was designed by Temple Moore. It was rescued from dereliction by a group of local Christians who turned it into an arts and creative space called Left Bank Leeds.
I like the idea of the building being revived for arts like that, well done the local Christians. Fascinating structure, must be fun to watch it inflate and deflate
This is interesting and so colorful. I thought at first it was something designed for children. I'm surprised that it is actually art. The red and yellow are certainly eye catching.
Thank you all for your comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.
I must admit it does rather look like a giant plaything for children!
I'm hoping at some point to visit again after the inflatable has been removed, to get some photos of the church interior.
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