Leeds Love Wall

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This was a strange yet inspiring installation set up in a local shopping centre.  The designer of this wall remains anonymous but we can only assume it was set up by the managers of 'The Light' in Leeds.  

The wall was set up during the week prior to valentines day, in the middle of the centre.  Beside the wall were a pile of red papers hearts, some sharpies and blu tac.  The objective was to write a message to your loved and be entered in a competition to win a romantic getaway for two.  It was strange who the wall attracted; young, old, manly men, children and one woman even found her marriage proposal attached to it! 

I find this idea quite enchanting as hand writing a love letter is a very personal and intimate action, even though it would be posted on a public wall.  Isn't that what we do on Facebook anyway?  Nonetheless it was an opportunity for people to express their love even if the person it was meant for would never see it, it was out there for the world to see.  I enjoy this type of art as it allows the audience to physically engage and become involved in the Artist's vision.