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Michael Craig-Martin designs a major public artwork for the DLR

Date uploaded: January 15, 2009

Michael Craig-Martin has designed a major public artwork on the two-storey staircase of the new state-of-the-art Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Woolwich Arsenal station extension. Commissioned as part of DLR’s major public art strategy, this is the first time that Craig-Martin has worked in ceramic and his first public transport project.

Street Life is a ceramic artwork and depicts a series of everyday objects including a mobile phone, bunch of keys, a book and a drinks can against a background of vibrant colour.

Michael Craig-Martin explains; “A public work of this kind allows an artist to speak directly to an audience that might never go to a gallery or museum.” Craig-Martin explains. “A station is not itself a destination but a place to pass through to go somewhere else. But many of the stations’ users will pass through it twice a day. I particularly hope this artwork will provide a stimulating note to the start and end of their journey over the years.”

Follow this link to read more about the art work

Follow this link to read more about DLR’s public art programme

Street Life, Michael Craig-Martin, DLR. Photo: Alan Williams

Street Life, Michael Craig-Martin, DLR. Photo: Alan Williams