As part of Greenwich Peninsula’s ongoing commitment to bringing art to unusual places, By the River’ by Hsiao-Chi Tsai & Kimiya Yoshikawa is an eye-catching and intricate public artwork for the facades of their residential and commercial properties.

The name of the artwork reflects the abstract yet figurative artwork took reference and inspired by the unique geographical location of Greenwich Peninsula being wrapped three sided by the River Thames, and its history being marshland with wildlife and iris flowers, which disappeared after industrial revolution, but now is being brought back to the area’s ecology park It also reflects the artwork is formed around the three buildings and linked harmoniously as a whole.

The artists hope that By the River celebrates Greenwich Peninsula’s past, present and future, capturing the inspiring lifestyle and lively atmosphere it offers and is a dynamic cheerful artwork that is visually welcoming and can be enjoyed by all members of the community and the visitors in the neighbourhood.

By the River, 2018
Site-specific public art for three building façade
Vinyl
2700 cm in height

Commissioned by Now Gallery, for Greenwich Peninsula mixed-used development

Location: North Greenwich, London, UK

Photos: Marc Wilmot