The first step-free art trail: Morph's Art Adventure in London

As we move into "what do we do with the kids in the summer holidays?" month, I'd like to highlight the rather unusual exhibition in London this month called Morph's Adventures in London.

There are 56 sculptures of Morph located on an Art Trail at various locations across the capital. Each is 6 foot tall!

The nice thing is that the entire trail is step-free - which means it's all accessible to wheelchairs and those of us who have a few difficulties with steps.

The four Morphs at Tate Gardens inbetween Tate Modern and the Bankside Art Gallery

on the South Bank of the Thames

Mega Messy Morph, It’s Raining Morphs! Hallelujah!, 

Morph Whizz Kidz Argonaut,  and Mondrian Morph

I encounter quite a few on my way from St Paul's Tube to the South Bank and the Bankside Gallery - where the four above can be found

This one is just outside the precinct of St Paul's Cathedral

Morphflowers Please

These two are on Peter's Hill - the route to the Millenium Bridge - titles of each sculpture are in the caption. 

 

Roll with it

Astromorph

There is a purpose behind the Art Trail. It is brought to you by the charity WhizzKidz and aims to 

• stimulate conversations about diversity and inclusion for wheelchair users in the City of London
• raise money to empower 100 young people with a wheelchair.

This is the link to the Map of the Art Trail (which can be downloaded)

You can also get an app which tells you where they all are and identifies them and tracks your trail steps as you follow the trail

Morph's Epic Art Adventure in London AUCTION

At the end, there's going to be a LIVE AUCTION of the Morphs to raise more funds for the aim of this initiative.

• Where: The Museum of London, London Wall
• When: Live on 12th September 2023 and online now!
• Time: From 6pm

Ukraine Support Pledge - how artists can participate

The Ukraine Support Pledge - for Artists and Art Lovers - has been launched by

• Artist Support Pledge founder Matthew Burrows and
•  artist curator Zavier Ellis of Ellis Smith Projects 
• see https://www.instagram.com/ukrainesupportpledge/
• see https://artistsupportpledge.com/#jp-carousel-1767

It follows similar principles as the Artist Support Pledge which Matthew initiated during the pandemic - but this time ALL the money raised will be DONATIONS to a charity supporting people affected by the war.

How to participate in the Ukraine Support Pledge

You can make art or buy art - or both!

• You can make work for the campaign or just your regular work. 
• Your aim should be to raise donations to support the charity helping people affected by the invasion of and war in Ukraine
• Artist Support Pledge will keep you updated on progress.

To participate and support the people of Ukraine, please follow the guidelines below. 

🔵   Post images of your artwork on Instagram to sell for a suggested DONATION of £200 ($200, €200, A$300, C$300, ¥20000) each.

🟡   Add the USP, text and QR code tiles. This tells people what it is and how to take part (use a repost app, screen shot or copy from the website www.artistsupportpledge.com).

🔵   Include the hashtags #ukrainesupportpledge and #artistsupportpledge.

🟡   Ask buyers to DM (message) you to purchase the work.

🔵   Payments should be made 

• DIRECTLY to Global Giving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund 
• via our Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/UkraineSupportPledge (you can add this to your bio).

🟡   Request that the donor message or email you a screenshot for proof of donation as well as their shipping address.

🔵   Ship artwork to the donor.

That's it!

For more information on your donations, please go to: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/

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About the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund