The Stratford Grapevine

26Sep09

Lucy Harrison (2008)

Lucy Harrison’s work often takes her to unusual places. Her previous works include establishing a walking club and being an artist in residence at a former asylum in Italy. Her latest project brings her to Stratford station to develop a new artwork for Art on the Underground.

Harrison could be described as a creator of social networks which are made apparent in the form of publications or events. The Stratford Grapevine is a newspaper with just such an agenda. In her quest for content, Harrison has mined the social networks of Stratford station and the town it serves; meeting a range of people from football teams, flower sellers and gardeners, to station staff and passengers.