Flag cut for art project
by Emma Grove
Keep an eye on the mail that drops through your letterbox in the
next few weeks, it could be a piece of Swale’s Olympic flag.
The flag, which was used to celebrate the hand-over of the Olympic
baton from Beijing to London on August 24 last year, is being
turned into an art project.
The 2012 Olympic Flag was cut up into 200 pieces at Swallows
Leisure Centre in Sittingbourne on Tuesday.
The 200 pieces will be mailed to 200 people, along with
instructions about where and when to return their piece of
flag.
After the pieces have all been returned, the flag will be put back
together and flown again.
Everyone who returns their piece of the flag will be entered into a
draw to win £200.
Artist Paula Trower said: “I am thrilled to be working on this fun
project in Swale.
“When people receive a piece of the flag though the post we want
them to think of it as a real honour to represent their
street.
“They can either bring the piece of flag themselves or pass the
baton to a friend, neighbour or relative and get them to return the
piece of flag on their behalf.
“I am really looking forward to seeing the flag reunited.”
Swale council’s art and heritage officer Catherine Herbert said:
“This is a pioneering, contemporary art project that is a really
exciting visual arts piece. “We’re really excited that it’s
happening in Swale.
“Now is the time for everyone to play their part and to literally
fly our flag.”
The event has been commissioned by Swale council
Wednesday, June 24 2009