Wrapping a piece of architectural heritage of this famous resort in a protective bubble, is artist Steve Messam’s playful and surreal celebration of Blackpool’s unique seaside heritage.
Commissioned by Marketing Lancashire. #redrose
Steve Messam is a British environmental artist renowned for his large-scale, site-specific installations that transform and reimagine everyday environments. Based in County Durham, UK, his work spans both national and international landscapes, engaging audiences by interrupting familiar settings with bold, ephemeral art installations.
His practice explores the stories within rural and urban landscapes. Drawing inspiration from geology, cultural histories, and farming methods, Messam creates installations that bring a sense of place to life. His art is characterised by its vibrant use of colour and form and impressive scale, often described as “bigger than a house”.
