A plate of food was among the unusual items used by Poplar retirees for an artist to create wallpaper and apron designs.
One of the men’s cabin-inspired designs printed on mugs and tea towels on display at their community center in Poplar. Image source: Poplar Harca
– Credit: Poplar Harca
Items also included a bus pass, a bottle of rum, a boat in a bottle, and old photographs gathered for the creations of artist Angela Groundwater for an exhibit in their neighborhood center.
The designs were printed on wallpaper, tea towels, mugs and aprons which were displayed at The Men’s Cabin Community Center in Poplar.
“The men loved seeing their stories and objects become physical designs,” said center director Jayne Clavering. “This project brought the group closer together.
The wallpaper has become the narrative of the personal journeys, interests and passions of the members of The Men’s Cabin.
Artist-designer Angela Groundwater with Jayne Clavering, Director of the Men’s Cabin Community Center, at the exhibit. Image source: Poplar Harca
– Credit: Poplar Harca
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The exhibit, visited by Poplar and Limehouse MP Jim Fitzpatrick, was part of the artist’s ‘OAP project’ with older community groups in east London.
The center on St Leonard’s Road, run by the housing organization Poplar Harca, is aimed at people over 50, to reduce isolation, improve health and provide the opportunity to learn new skills .
