The Memory Tree
The design was inspired by The Memory Tree by Britta Teckentrup which looks at reminiscence, friendship and the passage of time. 150 pupils worked with Lauren Mullarkey to create glass insects that might live in the orchard at Ordsall Hall, and ghosts, as it is rumoured that the hall is haunted. These are carefully worked into a mosaic on the back of the BookBench that also references Primrose Hill. All pupils at the school, and their parents, were invited to reflect on their memories of Ordsall via drawings, descriptions and poetry. These have been integrated into their own memory oak tree by the school’s artists in residence, Marie Cash.
All pupils at the school, and their parents, were invited to reflect on their memories of Ordsall via drawings, descriptions and poetry. These have been integrated into their own memory oak tree by the school’s artists in residence, Marie Cash.
School name
Primrose Hill Primary School
Artist
Lauren Mullarkey is a textile and mosaic artist who specialises in participatory projects. Her work celebrates the beauty of diversity, collaboration and in-the-moment expression.
Location
Ordsall Hall (open Sunday to Thursday), M5 3AN
Sponsor
Carbon Creative
Photography
David Oates Photography