For our Ministructures series, artist Lucy Sparrow sews us a mini version of a famous London landmark each week. For each one she sews, we meet a person with an interesting story to tell about it. For the final interview in our series, we meet Glen Ellis, 57, Technical Officer at Tower Bridge. So you’re the guy who […]
For our Ministructures series, artist Lucy Sparrow sews us a mini version of a famous London landmark each week. For each one she sews, we meet a person with an interesting story to tell about it. Today we meet Rebecca Kane, 38, general manager for The O2. Hi Rebecca. What do you get up to at this delightful […]
For our Ministructures series, artist Lucy Sparrow sews us a mini version of a famous London landmark each week. For each one she makes, we interview a person with an interesting story to tell about it. Today we meet James McVinnie, 30, organist. How do you know this magnificent church? ‘I was assistant organist at Westminster Abbey for four […]
For our Ministructures series, artist Lucy Sparrow sews us a mini version of a famous London landmark each week. For each one she makes, we interview a person with an interesting story to tell about it. Today we meet Robin Goodchild, 35, Head of Operations at the London Eye. Wheely good to meet you, Robin! What do you do […]
As part of our Ministructures series, artist Lucy Sparrow has made felt versions of London’s landmarks. For each iconic building she stitches, we meet a Londoner connected with it. This week, we talk to Harry Matthew Dodd, 22, student and Director of the Centre of Performing Arts at the University of Westminster. A royalist, huh? ‘I think we’re so lucky to […]
As part of our Ministructures series, artist Lucy Sparrow has made felt versions of London’s landmarks. For each iconic building she stitches, we meet a Londoner connected with it. This week, we talk to James Pockson, 24, an architectural assistant working on the Tate Modern extension. Hi James! What do you think makes Tate Modern so great? ‘Visually it’s […]
Artist Lucy Sparrow has made mini versions of London’s iconic buildings out of felt for our Ministructures series. For each landmark she sews, we hunt down a Londoner connected with it. This week, we meet Tee Dobinson, 52, writer of ‘The Gherkin Guide’, motivational speaker and businesswoman extraordinaire. Hi Tee! What do you do here? ‘When tenants have guests […]
Artist Lucy Sparrow has made mini versions of London’s iconic buildings out of felt for our Ministructures series. For each landmark she creates, we find a Londoner with a story to tell about it. This week, we meet director Aubrey Powell, 66. Aubrey co-founded Hipgnosis, the design company behind some of the most iconic album covers […]
Artist Lucy Sparrow has made mini versions of London’s iconic buildings out of felt for our Ministructures series. For each iconic building she creates, we find a Londoner with a connection it. This week, we chat to Emma Dent Coad, 58, local councillor for Golborne Ward and deputy leader of the Labour group for Kensington and Chelsea council. What […]
In the coming weeks, artist Lucy Sparrow will be making cuddly mini versions of London’s iconic buildings out of felt. And as part of our new Ministructures series, we’ll be interviewing Londoners with a connection to the big buildings of the capital. This week, we chat to Jared Ruddy, 28, Brand Innovation Lead at BT and introduce him […]
