Paws On The Wharf: Free Guide Dogs Sculpture Trail Coming To London
A free artwork path is coming to Canary Wharf in March, in help of charity Guide Dogs.
Paws on the Wharf is the latest in a profitable line of sculpture trails in London, with every larger-than-life information dog-shaped sculpture individually designed or adorned by a unique artist. The artworks additionally characteristic a harnesses, a nod to the charity behind the occasion.
Vision impaired artist Alex Devlin, scenic artist Amanda Quellin, and illustrator Tim Sutcliffe — who has labored on a powerful 42 comparable sculptures prior to now — are among the many 25 artists and art collectives participating. Also designing a canine is Clarke Reynolds, a blind artist aiming to bridge the hole between the visible and the tactile, demonstrating {that a} blind person is usually a skilled artist.
No phrase but on what the dogs would possibly seem like after their makeover, however as is normally the best way with these sculpture trails, the individual artworks be ultimately auctioned off to lift money for the charity — on this case the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
A free map of the path shall be available on the website quickly, together with details about accessible navigation. There may also be guided excursions to assist individuals with sight loss to find the path. It’ll be free to go to and open 24/7.
Paws on the Wharf is a collaboration with the Wild In Art organisation, whose previous work included The Snowman, Croydon Stands Tall giraffes and Morph artwork trails in London final 12 months.
Paws on the Wharf is in Canary Wharf, 25 March-17 May 2024. It’s free to go to.
Last Updated 09 February 2024
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