(1949 – )
Bourdon Place, Mayfair, London SW1
I’m staying in the nation’s capital and determined to get some more statue sightseeing done. I can travel easily around London so whilst here I want to get in as many as I can. I’m giving myself a year to see all 128 statues so the city gives me a chance to get ahead of myself – or so I think.
Standing in Bourdon Place, is the model Twiggy. Born Lesley Lawson but better known by her nickname, she is often touted as the first supermodel and was iconic in the 60’s fashion industry and beyond. She also has an acting and singing career as well as being an ardent animal rights campaigner. But Twiggy is not the only sculpture here. The street holds the photographer Terence Donovan plus an onlooker, thus allowing you to gaze at the model through the photographer’s eyes, but also the shopper passing by.
You can also stand with Twiggy and take in her view. It’s a lovely concept, allowing you to flit between the pieces of art, each one giving a different angle to the next. It is part of the Mayfair Sculpture Trail, https://www.bondstreet.co.uk/art-in-mayfair
with artist Neal French http://www.nealfrench.co.uk/ entitling the work as ‘Three Figures’ in 2012.
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