On Saturday 28 January 2023 Meadow Arts opened their latest exhibition in Worcester city centre.

Watermark focuses on the climate crisis through the prism of water and flooding, it has been developed in partnership with a number of partnerships with Worcester based organisations.

As part of Watermark a series of exhibitions of contemporary visual art can currently be found across four venues in Worcester, including Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, St Swithun’s, The Hive and University of Worcester City Campus.

Just outside the Hive, an eye-catching new temporary artwork has been commissioned for Watermark by Meadow Arts. Deluge by artist Hilary Jack, comprises of two lines of LED text that mimics the relentless scroll of news found on busy urban landmarks and on our screens.

While one line matter-of-factly announces flooding events in Worcester, the UK and around the globe in 2022, the other relays age-old flood narratives and myths from various cultures and distant civilisations. The artwork invites viewers to reflect on the new climate reality that sees almost daily news of flooding. It also aims to demonstrate the deep cultural resonance of age-old myths that have informed cultures the world over, including our own, for thousands of years.

Anne de Charmant, Artistic Director at Meadow Arts said:

There is little doubt that climate change is the defining issue of our Age, and the image of the flood has become one of its most brutal markers – along with droughts, wildfires and evermore powerful storms. Worcestershire has a long history of flooding, from its main rivers, smaller watercourses, ditches and, increasingly, from surface water.

We are inviting the people of Worcestershire to get involved in this project by visiting the exhibition or attending one of the Watermark events that will be running until June 2023.

The project is dedicated to those around the world who are affected by flooding, rising sea levels and loss of habitat.

On 7 February, artist Hilary Jack will be giving a free talk at The Hive and online where she will share her inspiration for the new work, Deluge. Tickets can be booked here.

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About Meadow Arts

Meadow Arts brings unique art projects to audiences in places with limited access to contemporary art, supporting artists by commissioning new work and creating inspiring events and exhibitions. 

The organisation works with a variety of partners and locations, usually highly regarded heritage buildings, historic landscapes or public spaces. Meadow Arts’ work creates new audiences by bringing high quality contemporary art to areas where few other opportunities exist, accompanied by vibrant education and engagement programmes.

Meadow Arts is a registered charity and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. It is supported using public funding by Arts Council England and receives funding from other Trusts and Foundations.  

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Watermark

28 Jan – 3 Jun 2023

A contemporary art exhibition exploring water, flooding and the climate crisis.

Venues across Worcester.

For further information or pictures please contact the Meadow Arts team via meadowarts@gmail.com