In this episode, we speak with artist Dryden Goodwin about his extraordinary project Quicken (St Giles), which uses drawing to re-animate the lives of individuals from one of London’s most notorious historic neighbourhoods.
Through a series of etched metal plates installed in the streets of contemporary St Giles, Goodwin brings to life faces and stories captured centuries ago by visual artists and ballad-mongers. From public executions and street entertainment to overcrowded housing and hidden lives, his work traces the pulse of the past in ink and shadow, reviving the characters and drama of this vibrant area.
Presented by Bloomsbury Festival as part of the Strange Doings in London heritage project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
