(Leave) Space for Space
MORAG MYERSCOUGH
ART PROGRAMMING BY STICHTING NDSM-WERF
A new, colorful artwork by the British artist will be released this summer Morag Myerscough at NDSM, near the waterfront at the shipyard. You might know Myerscough's work from her installation at Coachella 2024.
Morag's work at NDSM is about what makes you feel at home somewhere, in this specific case Amsterdam and Amsterdam-Noord. That's why she wants to know what this place means to you. How much do you feel at home here? During four interactive workshops, she asked visitors, residents, and old acquaintances of NDSM what came to their mind when they thought about these themes. With the outcomes of the workshops as inspiration, Morag Myerscough designs a grand art installation for the site, while word artist Mahat Arab creates a poem. The poem will be heard and read through a spoken word performance at the final artwork.
Opening 12th of May
On the 12th of may the work will be festively launched in the presence of the artist, and with a performance by Mahat Arab, live-music, and delicious food and drinks. Starting time 15:00, everybody is welcome to join us at NDSM! Let us know if you will be there at the opening of this artwork via this link.
About the artist
Morag Myerscough's mantra is “Make happy those who are near and those who are far away will come”. Born and raised in Holloway, London, Morag has always lived in the city and is fascinated by how color, pattern, and words can change urban environments and change the perception of spaces into places. From schools and hospitals to cultural centers and city centers, Morag is transforming public spaces by creating engaging experiences for everyone. Her strong visual approach is instantly recognizable and elevates any context in which it is placed. Her work is rooted in creating a sense of joy and belonging for all who encounter it. She often works with community groups to develop ideas that reflect users' identities, drawing on a shared cultural history and heritage of the local area.
This artwork is made possible with the contributions by Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunsten (AFK), Cultuurfonds, BPD Cultuurfonds, Stichting Doen, de Gemeente Amsterdam, and sponsoring by Plug Verfgroothandel.
