Artists Beverley Carruthers and Jane Woollatt present In Plain Sight: Unseen. Their event takes place on Two Tree Island, an intertidal space in the Thames Estuary. They will facilitate a unique artist-led experience, including a pop-up exhibition, a workshop and procession which invites visitors to engage with the island’s landscape, ecology and history. This will be achieved through the magic of imagery, storytelling, costume, banners, and performance.

The event begins at the Scout Hut, on the Island. Participants can enjoy a pop-up exhibition of art works, with work made specifically for the event, take part in a creative workshop, and prepare for a collective walk across Two Tree Island. The project builds on decade of site-specific photography and performance, examining the transformative power of female ageing while deepening connections with the natural environment.

During the walk there will be scripted interludes designed to create a space for reflection and participation. They wish to include participants in the work they have been developing during the evolution of their project.

Participants will have the opportunity to add their own unique image of a mythical creature to a large map of the Island and make props and costumes before joining the procession. No prior experience is needed—everyone is welcome! Custom- designed T-shirts will be provided, fostering a shared identity and collective spirit.

About the artists

In Plain Sight: Unseen, is a collaborative art project, Beverley and Jane have been working on their site-specific project for nearing ten years. During that time, they have been examining the transformative power of female ageing, while deepening their awareness and concern for the environment.