Sunday 2 May, 12-5pm Atypical Finale & Launch of the Govan Armada +++

Party time is here again! Atypical style.

Sunday 2 May, 12-5pm Atypical Root wraps up in fine style with an afternoon of events on Clydbrae Street, Govan G51 2AJ (see how to get there below).

Events include, the judging and launch of The Govan Armada, an opening at Clydebrae Studios/Govanheim Gallery the Bike-So-Cool Pedal Bike Event and much more!

–Free Burgers to the first 100 people–
Burgers served starting at 1pm with thanks to Riverside Community Hall.

Fire engine on site all day from the Fire Brigade for kids to see!




Timetable for the day:

• 12-1pm Judging of boats in the Govan Armada
• 1-1.30 Welcome by Councillor Shaukat Butt, Blessing of The Armada by Bishop Gregor Duncan from The Scottish Episcopal Church, Announcement of judges and prizes awarded
• 230-330 LAUNCH of The Govan Armada
• 3-5pm Other events by Bike-So-Cool, viewing of the Govanheim Gallery

Getting there:

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Coming from the north/city centre - there's lots to see. 

We'd suggest a stroll down the Broomielaw and Lancefeild Quay, taking in several Atyp works along the way before crossing over the Science Centre/BBC foot bridge to see what's on offer there. In the courtyard area you can find Kate V. Robertson and Gallacher & Warren. The Govan Graving Beacon can be seen from just in front of the Millennium Tower.

To get to Clydebrae Street head through the Science Centre car parks, past the Hub building, out to Govan Road. Take a right heading WEST on Govan Road. you'll pass old Town Hall, keeping the river generally on your right. You should see several Atyp markers as you go. As you approach the old dry docks there will be a high wall keeping you out. Clydebrae Street will be a right hand turn and you'll see a sign for a Tyre Service Centre on the corner.

Via the Underground: 5min walk.
Exit at Govan Station and head EAST down Govan Road.
You should be able to see the Millennium Tower at Glasgow Science Centre over the roof tops ahead and a green area will soon be on your left.
As the green area ends, take your first left onto Naplier St - and just after some construction on your right, cross over to Clydebrae St ( Naplier & Clydebrae do not connect for vehicle traffic ).
Continue down Clydebrae St. about half a block. Clydebrae Studios and the Govanheim will be on your right, the river on your left.

Kate V Robertson and other work at The Glasgow Science Centre

Check out 'Meeting Space' by Kate V Robertson in the BBC/GSC Courtyard:




The most recent image from the beaconcam!

Also at Glasgow Science Centre, have a look for The Govan Graving Beacon, which you can text on your mobile at 07866429424, and The Govan Armada currently floating in the IMAX reflecting pool. These two works centre around the derelict Govan Graving Docks across from Science Centre's Millennium Tower.

Also don't miss the Atypical Root Finale on Sunday 2 May, from 12-5pm on Clydebrae Street G51 2AJ in front of the old Govan Graving Docks--see the events page for more information.
Check out the artist page or venues for more info on Atypical public artworks, and our Googlemap to plan your own Atypical Root!

Kate V Robertson | Meeting Space

Location:

BBC & Glasgow Science Centre Courtyard
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, Strathclyde G51 1EA
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Synopsis:

A new public sculpture outside the BBC, that provides both a literal, physical, public space and a conceptual exchange between science, art and media.

Description:

A triptych of latex replica walls taken from the BBC, The Glasgow Science Centre and the Centre of Contemporary Art, Glasgow. Connected to form a triangular enclosure, Meeting Space provides a literal, physical, public space but also a conceptual space of exchange between the fields of science, art and media. The work seeks to create a new public space within an existing one, whilst suggesting a different use for the area. The fact that the walls are false and unstable undermines their original function and renders them symbolic. This space will either succeed and become a space for congregation, or fail to be used by its public – either way presenting a microcosm for the actual space it occupies.

Artist Statement:

I am concerned with ideas of the existential or futile, particularly in relation to ideology, communication and progress. My work addresses failure and disappointment in a variety of ways, often referring to cultural or political history. Sometimes the work performs failure by deliberately malfunctioning or miscommunicating, and other times it has a metaphorical or allegorical relationship to the subject matter. The tone of my work usually rests between humour, melancholy and pathos, and often requires a level of observation or interaction from the viewer.

Works are often temporary, ephemeral or temperamental, often demanding some level of engagement or observation from the viewer, and are always developed in response to their respective contexts – whether that be a gallery or public space. The inherent political and social situations of the gallery and the street become integral to the meaning of the work.

Artist Contact:

kate-at-katevrobertson.com [substitute -at- for @]
www.katevrobertson.com