German artist Stephanie Lüning is heading to Liverpool for the very first time this August to present her unique, multi coloured and mesmerising artwork entitled ‘Island of Foam’.
Taking place at the iconic Liverpool ONE Sugar House Steps, opposite John Lewis, you are welcome to join Stephanie to delve deeper into the fascinating world of foam as she skilfully interweaves the history of the urban landscape with the personal story to create a fascinating visual narrative.
Witness as the foam turns into a live art installation- growing and reproducing as it changes the face of the architectural features of the public space it inhabits before finally disappearing.
At a set time, you will be invited to explore the foam first hand – to experience this piece of art using all your senses…
This is a free event and open to all. Make sure you arrive promptly for 2pm so you don’t miss out on all the action.
‘Island of Foam’ forms part of ‘The Last Day of Summer’ waterfront festival, organised by Liverpool BID Company, Culture Liverpool, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and Peel. Find out more about the family-friendly activities here.
Technical Information Regarding Foam Exhibits
A foam machine connected to different water tanks (filled with different coloured foam fluid) produces a coloured mountain of foam consisting of water, food colouring and biodegradable washing up liquid.
This mound varies in shape and size and new foam is constantly being generated and added. The machine is operated by the artist herself. Using a mixer, the artist also utilises, mixes or switches the different colours of the liquid foam on and off. With the aid of these coloured foam production ‘settings’, Stephanie Lüning takes over a vast range of public places, making use of representational objects and architecture; temporarily leaving her mark on them and transforming these places into a spatially ephemeral painting.
In this way, she enables the viewer to experience new angles of perception and appeals to those who may have previously been indifferent to the conventional setup of gallery and museum exhibitions.
As part of the live ‘Island of Foam’ artwork experience please be advised of the following:
- Sugar House Steps will be closed between 8am – 9pm on Saturday 31 August 2024.
- You must not access Sugar House Steps between 8am – 9pm.
- Skin and clothing will become stained when you interact with the foam. The foam is 94% water, 5% food colouring and 1% soap.
- The colouring on clothes will wash out on a 40 degree cycle using normal clothes detergent.
- Children / young people must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
- To prevent slipping, no running is allowed.
- Pets should be kept away from the foam action.
- Do not eat or taste the foam. If foam gets in your eyes or mouth, rinse with clean water and seek medical attention if necessary.
- The event organisers and Liverpool ONE shall not be held responsible for any damage or injury.
*Image credits: Guy Corbishley | Robert Vanis
Event Date: Saturday 31st August 2024
Location: Liverpool ONE, Sugar House Steps, Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool L1 8LW
