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Cabinet of Curiosities is a 6-week art project that explores the natural world, inspired by the eccentric collections of former Lauderdale resident, James Yates, and the man who gave Waterlow Park to the public, Sir Sidney Waterlow.
Co-created with artist Alison Lam and facilitated by artist Dora Lam, the students were taken on a creative, thought provoking and hands on journey. Students began the project with a visit to Lauderdale House, exploring the raw natural materials of the park, and from them, created impressions in clay. The students then spent two weeks working in wax, using the site visit to inform the composition of their creations. The wax was sent off to Walnut Works, a bronze foundry owned by master founder Kabir Hussain and his wife Vicky who have worked with several renowned artists, including Anthony Gormley.
The young people spent next two weeks sculpting organic designs in porcelain paper clay. Last but not least, they experimented with Gelli printing and Sumi ink. This exhibition - both within Lauderdale House and in the gardens of Waterlow Park - is the culmination of the project.
Many thanks to John Lyon's Charity for funding this project.
Lauderdale House is a registered charity (275502), and we receive no regular government nor council funding. We rely on donations and grants to preserve this unique heritage building and run our education and free programmes. We are very grateful to John Lyon's Charity for funding our Cabinet of Curiosities project.
If you can, please consider donating below to allow us to continue to run our education and free programmes.
Cabinet of Curiosities will be on display in the Entrance Hall, the Courtyard, our indoor community gallery at the heart of the House, in the sundial on the Tea Lawn, and in the Knot Garden adjacent to the House . You can visit the works in Waterlow Park during the park opening times and in the House during gallery opening times from Wednesday 4 June - Thursday 3 July.
The gallery is generally open:
Please note that the gallery hours may change or the gallery may close at short notice due to private events. To avoid disappointment, please check our most up-to-date opening hours by clicking here or calling us on 020 8348 8716 the day before your visit.
