Jyll Bradley - Fragrant

Commissioned by the Liverpool Culture Company for Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008. Throughout 2007/08 international visual artist Jyll Bradley will be Artist in Residence within Liverpool Botanical Collection.

Jyll will be making a series of high profile interventions throughout 2008, culminating in September with the launch of an artist’s book and public art billboard sequence reflecting the extraordinary narratives of this unique, historic collection. The Liverpool Botanical Collection is one of the largest plant collections in UK municipal ownership and was the original vision of one of Liverpool’s key figures, William Roscoe (1753-1831).

In May 2008 a garden conceived by Jyll working in collaboration with Liverpool City Council Parks and Environment Department will show as part of the Chelsea Flower Show. It will then tour to Tatton Park and Southport Flower Shows, as well as a city centre venue. The garden will celebrate the spirit of William Roscoe and those who work with the Collection today.

Developed and produced in collaboration with London Artists Projects. Curated in association with the Bluecoat.

Dates

Opening 2007 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008