Royal Docks Originals
Docks Open Art Series: Royal Reflections & Sweet Hope
Chila Burman's iconic life size neon tiger sculpture forms the centrepiece of this vibrant neon installation.
Situated between the IFS Cable Car and City Hall, the kiosk is adorned with three vibrant LED neons reflecting themes of transformation, decolonisation and ice cream factories that used to be at the docks. The other side of the kiosk features a large wave collage in Chila’s renowned punk Punjabi aesthetic. The mural depicts objects inspired by students from the nearby Oasis Academy, thinking about their own relationship with home and belonging.
Perched on top of the kiosk sits Chila’s iconic, life size neon tiger sculpture, My Tiger Janu. Janu will be on display for a full year proudly facing City Hall.
The three-dimensional Tiger celebrates the artist’s heritage; Chila’s father’s ice cream van had a large Bengal tiger figurine attached to its roof.
Chila hopes this will become an emblem for strength, courage and bravery for Royal Docks’ diverse communities.
Also look out for Chila’s Tuk Tuk. This full-size decommissioned vehicle, emblazoned with Hindu deities, glitter, bindis and tigers, will travel to different venues throughout the festival.
Curated by Hive Curates.
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Duffy London
Duffy London is a Design Studio from Christopher Duffy producing ideas-based pieces of modern furniture and sculpture. The studio combines art with function to design and manufacture a range of limited edition collections that play on the concepts of gravity, geography, and illusion.
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