Colourful flags transform Battersea Power Station’s Turbine Halls
More than 100 flags have been suspended from the ceiling of one of South London’s most iconic landmarks for a brand new arts project.
Battersea Power Station has collaborated with POoR Collective to unveil Together We Rise, a summer artwork inside the Grade II listed building.
On display at the riverside neighbourhood until October 13, the flags have been attached to the ceiling of the Power Station’s two turbine halls imitating a sunrise and sunset with bright colours and bold designs.
In the Art Deco Turbine Hall A, Sunrise Flags offer shades of blue, pink and orange. As visitors move into the 1950s Turbine Hall B, the ceiling is transformed with Sunset Flags which are hot pink, orange and yellow.
Together We Rise will be accompanied by another public artwork from POoR Collective, which will be unveiled at the power station on September 20, as part of this year’s London Design Festival.
Launched in 2019 by architects Larry Botchway, Shawn Adams, and Ben Spry, and accountant Matt Harvey-Agyemang, POoR Collective seeks to give young people access to the design industry.
Mr Adams, POoR Collective Founder, said: “It’s been amazing to work with Battersea Power Station as three of our founders grew up in South West London and know the Grade II listed building very well.
“We have hosted several architecture and design workshops in schools located across the Borough of Wandsworth, so we hope all the students we have met and taught will be able to view the artwork on their next visit to the Power Station!”
Visitors to Battersea Power Station this summer can also enjoy, The Battersea Games, a sports and games themed event which is now in full swing with family friendly activities including a 100m running track, table tennis, a Padel pop-up court and climbing wall to name a few.
The Official Team GB Battersea Power Station Fanzone will be open until August 11 to showcase all the live action from the Paris 2024 Olympics on a giant screen.
This will be followed by an Official ParalympicsGB Fanzone from August 28 until September 8, alongside a series of Olympic inspired activities.
For more information about Battersea Power Station, visit www.batterseapowerstation.co.uk and follow @BatterseaPwrStn to keep up to date with the latest news and events.
Pictured top: Sunrise and Sunset Flags transform Battersea Power Station’s Turbine Halls (Picture: Charlie Round-Turner)