Willow Sculptures at Parndon Wood: Growth and Transformation through Public Art
Discover Place To Be, woven willow sculptures at Parndon Wood Nature Reserve. A community art project by Eloise Pilbeam exploring transformation, balance, sanctuary, and connection.
Weaving Together Harlow: Place To Be Sculpture Building at Parndon Wood
Halfway through the Place To Be workshops at Parndon Wood Nature Reserve and the sculptures are coming to life! From first-time willow weavers to seasoned makers, the community has been building up the complexity of the peice. Join us this weekend to help weave the final touches.
Celebrating Harlow’s Creative Scene: Gibberd Gallery & Parndon Mill
I recently visited the Gibberd Gallery and Parndon Mill — two vibrant spaces at the heart of Harlow’s creative community. In this post, I’m sharing reflections on those experiences and highlighting two exciting upcoming events on Harlow’s cultural calendar.
Designing the Place To Be Sculptures: From Sketch to Steel
Take a sneak peek into the design journey behind Place To Be — a series of large-scale willow sculptures coming to Parndon Wood, Harlow. From hand-drawn sketches to steel frameworks, see how the forms evolved into powerful, feminine sanctuaries.