Bruce Asbestos: OK! Cherub!

22 Feb-5 Jun 2022

Overview

The Bluecoat’s famous courtyard is home to OK! Cherub!, a group of new artworks by artist Bruce Asbestos.

Newly commissioned work by Bruce Asbestos includes three giant inflatable sculptures: a yellow worm, a collection of frogspawn and a giant arm.

Each sculpture represents, and takes its name from, a different aspect of positive mental health. A giant yellow worm represents Rest, a group of green frogspawn represents Community and a giant cartoon arm represents Connection.

The work has been developed in response to the Bluecoat's historic building and courtyard, particularly the architectural features such as the cherubs that adorn the façade.

"I love that all the large windows in the courtyard at the Bluecoat are decorated with cherubs, there are at least 40, which can often be overlooked. I liked that my sculptures are somehow new friends for the cherubs. As well as associations with love, cherubs are also representations of peace, prosperity, and leisure." - Bruce Asbestos

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