In a River a Thousand Streams is a major new public artwork that was unveiled at London Bridge Station on Wednesday 24 July. The 57-metre mosaic mural is the result of a collaboration between London School of Mosaic (LSoM) and AA alum Adam Nathaniel Furman, and explores themes of craft, community and collaboration.
The title references the location and the River Thames, where flows of people converge, entering the city via the bridge and the rail station – one of the oldest and busiest in Europe. Akin to the flow of a river, the design process behind the construction of the mural invited many small contributions from local people through workshops. Additionally, over 400 school children contributed stories inspired by the artwork to Southwark Heritage Archives.
Fabricated in the LSoM’s Camden school and assembled by 70 dedicated volunteers, In a River a Thousand Streams pays tribute to the enduring appeal of mosaics, and celebrates the inherently collaborative nature of the craft. Mosaics also operate as a larger metaphor for the many people and cultures that come together to shape London.
Main Image: In a River a Thousand Streams at London Bridge Station