British artist Morag Myerscough has created a colourful pavilion for London's Canary Wharf financial district that responds to the easing of coronavirus restrictions by encouraging people to "spend time safely together".
The Sun Pavilion occupies a spot in Montgomery Square near the where it is surrounded by the steel and glass high-rise buildings synonymous with the area and the recently completed One Park Drive cylindrical skyscraper by Herzog & de Meuron.
Morag Myerscough has created a colourful pavilion at Canary Wharf
The pavilion was created as part of Canary Wharf's summer events programme and is the latest addition to its public art collection, which features more than 75 permanent works.
Constructed from wood with metal awnings, the installation includes a stage and a colourful seating area that provides a place to eat lunch, meet friends or listen to music. It is constructed from wood with metal awnings
"The pavilion is a response to the reawakening we are hopeful for this summer," said Myerscough, referring to the recent easing of COVID-19 restrictions in England.
"The aim is people will gravitate towards it and just spend time safely together."
The design intentionally contrasts with its surroundings and features Myerscough's signature colourful treatment, along with the sun motif she has applied in previous projects including a biophilic cafe erected in the atrium of a London office building.
The installation includes a stag...