A major new installation of common sense.
Bristol North Baths – Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BN
Open daily, 2-9PM until 20th May.
1912 was a year of architectural and engineering marvels. It was a time of hope, ambition and belief in man’s power over the world. The ‘unsinkable’ Titanic was launched, made its initial journey to New York, failed quite dramatically and ensured its place in history. Also that year, Bristol North Baths opened and was almost immediately commandeered for the war effort.
One hundred years later, the ship lies at the bottom of the sea: the building, after decades of service, stands empty. In the next few weeks, however, work will commence on the restoration and rebirth of the more local landmark.
To celebrate this, for the next few weeks a major new installation of art and common sense is happening in Bristol North Baths on Gloucester Road showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of Bristol today.
On Saturday May 5th, 2012, at 2pm Bristol North Baths will open its doors to the public for the first time in 7 years with a fully immersive exhibition, “The Deep End”, featuring some of the city’s best artists.
Your presence would be most welcome.
Edwardian engineering was built to last: Come and admire this majestic 100 year old building, coupled with some of the most vibrant art coming out of Bristol today.
When we learn from the past and add the best from the present, then together we create a better future.
This is your last chance to see this impressive piece of Edwardian civic architecture, until the development is complete.
Open daily, 2-9PM until 20th May.
In addition to the general exhibition, The Deep End will also be holding a number of one off events over the coming weeks. Keep an eye out here for updated information, or use the subscribe link on the right to be sent updates as they are announced. You can also keep up to date with events via Twitter and Facebook.
Events:
MCA Tribute Night – 9th May 5PM – 11PM
Fashion Splash – Fashion Show – 12th May 2PM – 10PM
Mystery Film night – 19th May – 8:30PM – come and celebrate the end of the project with us at a mystery film showing. How often do you get to watch a film in an edwardian swimming pool?
The Deep End is an independent project made possible by ArtSpace LifeSpace, an artist led initiative that recycles vacant, under-used and problem properties into thriving active creative resources.
The project has also been made possible with support from Bristol City Council and Chatsworth Homes, who will be displaying their plans to convert the Bristol North Baths into the new Bishopston Community Health Centre and Library at the exhibition.
Liz has taken personal letters and paperwork – from payslips, to arrest sheets, to medical appointments – and drawn on them. The drawings, often intricate and beautiful, are her commentary on the letters themselves.
