Game on: Disabled artists have created papier mache statues paying tribute to Olympians
Disabled artists unveil Games exhibition at Barking Library
John Phillips , Senior Reporter
Monday, August 6, 2012
12:37 PM
Disabled artists have paid tribute to the efforts of Olympians with full-scale figures of athletes going for gold at the Aquatics Centre and the Stratford stadium.
Going for gold: Disabled artists have created papier mache statues paying tribute to OlympiansArtists made papier mache statues complete with spectators for their new show at Barking Library on the Town Square.
The free exhibition was created through Art Blanche, a project which works with disabled people in Barking and Dagenham.
For more information, call the library on 020 8724 8723 or 020 8724 8691.
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