FOLLOW THE STAR
Nine Elms Arts Ministry x art'beat
Nine Elms Ministry and art'otel London Battersea presents Follow the Star
This December art’otel London Battersea have teamed up with our long time partner Nine Elms Arts Ministry, to bring together artists, community, and hotel guests in an interactive, festive installation that grows and develops throughout the festive period and celebrates the season and the diversity and creativity of Battersea. All this within the art’beat studio at the heart of the Hotel.
Adalberto Lonardi - Festive Mural
The first and central part of the project is a residency by Italian artist Adalberto Lonardi from 1st – 9th December. In his unique and colourful style, Adalberto will create a giant mural depicting a modern take on a nativity scene, set in the heart of Battersea and Nine Elms. Battersea residents and visitors can sign up for exclusive two-hour slots on 1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th December to help Adalberto paint this unique artwork.
A Community of Artist Studio
From 12th – 15th December we will be inviting other local artists – representing a range of cultures and faiths – to visit the studio and respond to the mural and the theme in their own style and media, to create an exhibition of work that will be on display for the duration of the project.
Guests are free to pop in anytime to see the artists work!
A Studio for the Community
The studio will also be fully open to the public from 16th December – 5th Jan. Come along and take some time out of the busyness of the season, with some mindful colouring of Christmas cards designed by Adalberto. Or create your own response to the mural and other art – with the free materials provided. There will also be a range of free festive workshops and events including a special Christmas Eve celebration.