This summer, look for an innovative public art project spanning the Grand River in downtown Cambridge. Artist Sue Sturdy, as reported in this Hamilton Spectator article with photograph by Peter Lee, plans to knit a huge blanket which she will drape over both sides of the Main Street bridge in old Galt. She will be assisted by members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters Guild and community members, who will contribute blocks that will be knitted into the 'bridge cosy'.
This project is a great example of an effective public art project, integrated with the heritage of the community. Banks of the Grand River in Galt and Hespeler are lined with old factories that a century ago housed textile mills that were for decades the lifeblood of the community.
Sue is also involved in coordinating the 'World Wide Knit in Public Day' event in Cambridge, to be held June 19 & 20 at the Cambridge City Hall and Cambridge Centre for the Arts. She is also developing a book that will include people's tales and stories about knitting. For more information about this project you may contact Sue by email to sturdys@cambridge.ca
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