LONDON.- Artist Morag Myerscough presents See Through, a site-specific bamboo installation in Grosvenor Square, as part of Wander Art, London’s largest outdoor art trail curated by Alter-Projects and hosted by Landlord Grosvenor Britain and Ireland.

As British Summer Time begins and galleries remain shut, Londoners can immerse themselves in this outdoor gallery trail in the heart of Mayfair and Belgravia. Myerscough’s installation See Through is an interactive sculpture of eye-popping colour, geometric patterns and neon messages of hope and joy. Situated in the iconic Grosvenor Square, the unmissable artwork invites passers-by to walk through and engage with it as a haven of positivity and joy. It is a buoyant and resilient response to the challenging times we are living in, aiming to uplift those who encounter it and stimulate positive conversation. The messaging for See Through is taken from words and phrases collected by the artist over the past year.

See Through is Morag Myerscough’s first ever installation constructed with bamboo, a material she selected for its strength and flexibility but also its sustainable, fast-growing properties. Myerscough carefully considers the materials she uses for her temporary structures, ensuring wherever possible that all are either reused or recycled. For this project, as well as using bamboo she has used ply offcuts collected over the years and the paint she had in her studio.

“Our worlds have closed in and we have time to reflect and be engaged in our lives in very different ways. We have had time to appreciate the here and now, connect back to nature, and take a slower place…Outside spaces are safer places to be and so we need to occupy them and bring unexpected joy back to the everyday. The structure is a response to these new times. A bamboo structure growing out of the grass bringing instant colour and joy.” Morag Myerscough




Myerscough’s core mantra is ‘make happy those who are near and those who are far will come’ and See Through is a colourful beacon of positivity and joy for everyone to engage with. Her strong visual language is instantly recognisable and joyfully energetic, bringing a sense of shared identity and embracing the opportunity to rebuild a new more optimistic future.

Wander Art features site-specific sculptures, installations, and murals to offer the public a unique way to enjoy and discover London. Showcasing the work of some of the world’s most renowned artists and designers, such as Fernando Laposse, Richard Woods, Yinka Ilori, Emily Forgot and Andres Mendez, the outdoor art trail embodies the inspiration that can be generated when the artistic community comes together in a joint effort to lift the general public’s spirits in challenging times. The 11 creations featured celebrate London’s iconic architecture and draw on the artists’ personal stories and individual perspectives of the city.

Artist Morag Myerscough creates installations and immersive spatial artworks that transform places and champion community and public interaction.

Morag Myerscough was born and bred in London, the city where she still lives. Fascinated by how colour pattern and words can change urban environments and perceptions, she has transformed public spaces around the world, creating engaging experiences for everyone – from schools and hospitals to cultural hubs and town centres.

Myerscough creates specific local responses to each distinct audience, often working with community groups to develop ideas that reflect the identity of the users, drawing on shared cultural history and heritage of the local area.

Previous commissions include prestigious organisations and galleries such as: the Brighton Festival; British Council; Design Museum; Just Kids; and the South Bank Centre. Her work has been installed worldwide, from the UK TO Europe (Lisbon, Madrid and Stockholm), and further afield to Cape Town, Shanghai, Melbourne, Mexico City and Las Vegas.
A true testament to the democratisation of the arts, the installations will remain on show until June 2021.