The Big Flag Galley Hill 2012

Thanks to Justin Rollings for this image to use for the Big Flag 2012. 

The flag will draw together many foundational elements of the locality such as maritime and military, regal, historical and global links. In this cultural Olympiad the sea is an obvious physical link to other countries. As an historic sea fairing nation the south coast reminds us of the physicality of connecting with the rest of Europe and the world, this edge creates an opportunity to signal a positive message of welcome as flags have been used throughout history and to remain in the future as a marker of our hosting the 2012 games in the Olympic spirit. 


The aim of the installation is to deepen the community cultural ownership and enrich the creative identity of Bexhill both locally and nationally by using a focus point that the local community can relate to and own. Influenced by the internationally acclaimed Warhol is Here exhibition at the De La Warr Pavilion, inspiring the notion that Bexhill is Here, The Big Flag will both enhance the landscape, harness the local climate culturally and geographically and be a point of welcome and symbolism for people from other countries. Located within sight of the Channel, the A259 and the train track it will provide focus for stopping off on the newly created cycle route from Bexhill to Hastings. With this position it is physically and culturally well placed to respond to the maiden voyage of the Boat Project. More info to come soon.....