Wood and Harrison both studied at Bath College of Higher Education and have been working together since 1993. Their studio is at Spike Island in Bristol’s harbourside.
They create video works and experiment with the physical limitations, scale and movement of the human body in relation to the surrounding environment. They also make objects linked to urban environments that encourage a sense of play and recreation. Their work has been exhibited across the world including the Museum of Modern Art and Times Square in New York and have works in the collections of Tate London, Centre Pompidou and Arts Council Collection, amongst others.
The permanent artwork they create will be installed in a prominent location at the new campus which will be the base for around 4,600 students, 650 staff and industry and civic partners. TQEC will enhance the University of Bristol’s reputation as a global destination for world-leading interdisciplinary research, education and innovation and provide exciting new opportunities for collaboration and community engagement.
John and Paul visited the site recently and met with staff from the University and principal contractors Sir Robert McAlpine. They will now work on a concept proposal which will involve working with researchers and stakeholders across the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus project.
