Comic installs artworks across central London

Harry Hill has brought aliens to  London's West End.

The comedian has unveiled a number of small green figures around town as part of he public show Brighter Future.

Each accompanies work by other artists such as Zarah Hussain, who has as two giant icosahedron shapes inspired by her Arabic heritage in Piccadilly Circus. and Fiona Quadri’s interactive work, Crossing Paths, at St James’s Church, Piccadilly.

Harry Hill’s Alien Art Adventure is an immersive augmented reality trail linking the pieces, with the comedian providing commentary on each installation on the route.

Hill said: ‘It’s been a pleasure working with these artists’ and said their pieces were ‘wonderful’.

More works are due to be unveiled until October at sites including Leicester Square, Waterloo Place and St James's Market.

Mark Williams, director of Art of London, which is behind the project, said: 'It’s so exciting to come back with a campaign celebrating joy and optimism for the future. We’re delighted to harness the creativity and vision of these incredible artists and once again transform the streets of the West End into their very own art canvases which visitors can enjoy and experience too.'

QR codes are placed at each installation allowing people to follow Hill’s trail.
 

Published: 10 Aug 2022