Further to the work that were on display at Alexandra Park, visitors to the exhibition had the opportunity to visit selected spaces within the former Pilkington Glass complex, designed by the mid 20th Century Architect, Edwin Maxwell Fry, of Fry and Drew. The tours (free of charge) included a visit to the modernist Tower whose Armour-clad panels have dominated the skyline of St. Helen’s since the complexes construction in the late 1950s. Avinash Chandra’s back-lit, abstract relief panel of stained, fused glass and Jon Humphrey Spender’s artwork, as well as the panelled lift lobby, exterior of the former canteen and elements of the landscaped grounds, including the north lake and concrete bridge.
As much of the site , not normally publicly accessible, the exhibition and short tour provided a rare opportunity to view a Modernist landmark and exhibited materials that possess a deep local and global significance.
All Tours of the exhibition and selected spaces have now finished due to the project’s conclusion. We were happy to report each tour/exhibition date was fully booked for the duration of the installation.
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Documentary and filmmaker Jake Mitchell produced a short video of highlights, interviews and footage of the duration of the site specific installation of "Shouldn't Throw Stones" at the former Pilkington's HQ in St Helens, Merseyside. Jake interviews lead artist and producer Kevin Casey and documents his collaborations with writer Laura Robertson, graphic designer Matt Lewis, architect & lecturer at John Moores University Jo Hudson, drone pilot Adam Thorpe, Musician Joe Oxley aka 'TVAM' and Sound/Postproduction specialist Mick McCloughlin.