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Trudi Lloyd Williams

Artist

Lefkaxit

2018

The video shows the geomorphic, marine, cultural and environmental links between the two towns Lefkada Greece and Lymington UK with a Global issue; Plastic Marine Pollution.

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'Lefkaxit'

After 6 months work in March 2019 'Lefkaxit' is installed overlooking the Gyra; a wetlands of significant importance in Lefkada Greece, focusing the viewers gaze onto the beautiful view through a frame of Single Use Plastics.

Created by Trudi with members of the weavers team 'Figos', Lefkogaia Recycling and 250 island participants, whilst the Brexit debate echoed around Europe.

Night Time

'Lefkaxit' lit at night providing magical sunsets over the lagoon at dusk and a reflected light show for the many visiters to Lefkas's famous restaurant and cafe street; Aggelou Sikelianou.

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'Lefkaxit' provides the opportunity for the public to interact with the sculpture allowing each individual to make their own journey about Single Use Plastics. Supporting text describes the evolution of the art work, the materials and the community engagement. Thousands of locals and now visitors interact and view 'Lefkaxit' each week.

Construction

The 'Lefkaxit' Installation was constructed outside at Villa Menta where Trudi stayed in Lefkada. On a metal and wire armature, the layers of Single Use Plastic were attached.

The Installation was then transported on a flatbed lorry through the Olive Groves to its site overlooking the Gyra.

'Studio'

Preparation getting ready for the Sculptural Installation in Lefkada, Greece for the 'Lefkaxit' project. Recycled plastic turned into plastic fabric, 'Plarn' plastic yarn woven on ancient looms. Trudi worked with local artists and crafts people using traditional techniques in a new way using recycled plastic.

Research

Trudi's research included getting to know the island through observational sketching its architecture, people and its wetlands including the majestic Pink Flamingos.

Weavers

'Figos' the island's weavers were instrumental in the creation of the 'Lefkaxit' Installation providing lengths of woven fabric made from 'Plarn' plastic yarn made from Single Use Plastic bottles on traditional looms.

190 children from the island schools attended workshops learning about Single Use Plastics, participating in weaving on the looms.

'Love My Gyra'

17/2/19

Beach Clean around the lagoon, Lefkada Greece. First event for 'Lefkaxit'. 70 participants helped remove 15 cubic meters of rubbish, mainly Single Use Plastics. Supported by National Park Wetlands Preveza; Amvrikikos, the Municipality, Lefkas Cultural Centre, Centre of Environmental Education and island Eco businesses; Lefkogaia, EcoBricks and Sustainable Yachting.

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