Sculpture: Windrush fruit
Erection date: 2/10/2021
Inscription
{On a pavement plaque:}
Veronica Ryan
Custard Apple (Annonaceae)
Breadfruit (Moraceae)
Soursop (Annonaceae)
2021
Hackney Council has commissioned these artworks as a permanent symbol of honour, respect and commitment to the Windrush Generations, their legacy and contribution to life in Hackney today.
Curated and produced by Create London. Commission made possible with Art Fund support.
The plaque is laid into the paving to the east of the fruit. Reading our photo left to right: Soursop, Custard Apple,
Breadfruit.
The Guardian reported that this is the first permanent artwork to honour the Windrush generation in the UK.
Site: St Augustine's tower and Windrush fruit (2 memorials)
E8, Mare Street, St John's Church Gardens
