Comments on: Tessa Hunkin’s Haggerston Mosaic https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/09/18/tessa-hunkins-haggerston-mosaic/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:14:06 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Eve https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/09/18/tessa-hunkins-haggerston-mosaic/#comment-1522032 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:14:06 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=196970#comment-1522032 .. wonderful artwork commemorating the historical natural roots of the area & the estate’s namesake. It’s also heartening to see communal effort in tandem with the developers funding of the project – Great job all round!

]]> By: Cherub https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/09/18/tessa-hunkins-haggerston-mosaic/#comment-1521860 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:36:45 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=196970#comment-1521860 This is just the loveliest piece of public art.

]]> By: Lynne Perrella https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/09/18/tessa-hunkins-haggerston-mosaic/#comment-1521819 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:05:08 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=196970#comment-1521819 I have made so many discoveries thanks to Spitalfields Life, and although it is impossible to have a favorite……….the Mosaic artists have stolen my heart. Their work contains so many cross
currents. The artform of mosaics, itself, evokes ancient references……and yet their work is so fresh and contemporary. The way they skillfully include type forms — masterful! The depictions of animals are so humane and appealing. And the beautiful color choices are so sensitive and effective. For me, they bring together so many grace notes — graphic design, outdoor installation, public art, story-telling, and artistry. I can honestly say that I cannot WAIT for a whole book about these incredible artists!

Thank you, GA for shining a light. Well-done, all.

]]> By: Esther Rank https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/09/18/tessa-hunkins-haggerston-mosaic/#comment-1521810 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:39:16 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=196970#comment-1521810 I remember coming across this beautiful mosaic purely by chance whilst waiting for a Covid vaccination at the Haggerston Pharmacy. It is superb and I very much look forward to the Hackney Mosaic Project book.

]]> By: Sally https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/09/18/tessa-hunkins-haggerston-mosaic/#comment-1521804 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:21:31 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=196970#comment-1521804 What a masterpiece! The colours and design are so characterful and beautifully done. I love it. Who wouldn’t?

]]> By: Marnie https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/09/18/tessa-hunkins-haggerston-mosaic/#comment-1521800 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:56:22 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=196970#comment-1521800 Exquisite. Many thanks to Tessa and her team, the mosaic specialist, and the corporate funders for enabling the creation of this unique modern mosaic.

In a century hence, future ‘Time Team’ archeologists will be overjoyed when their trusty trowels uncover this and other works by Tessa Hunkin et. al.

I hope her masterpieces will be protected by vandal-proof coverings similar to those protecting the stained glass windows of churches and cathedrals. Nothing is sacred or safe any more.

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