Artist Rebecca Child tunnel books at Bateman's
On display this year is artwork by Hastings-based artist Rebecca Child who has created a series of intricate tunnel books interpreting scenes from The Jungle Book.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Currently on display at Bateman’s is artwork by Hastings‑based artist Rebecca Child, who has created a series of intricate tunnel books interpreting scenes from The Jungle Book. These layered, hand‑crafted artworks are exhibited in Elsie’s Sitting Room for visitors to enjoy.
Rebecca Child is a visual artist based in Hastings, with a background in set design and prop making for theatre and film. She holds an HND in Theatre Design from Croydon College, a BA in Visual Communication Design, and an MA in Sequential Design from Brighton University.
Her current work explores optical and peep media of the 19th century, aiming to evoke the nostalgic and magical wonder of a Victorian childhood. The pieces on display depict moments from The Jungle Book and are a hybrid of a perspective theatre or ‘tunnel book’ and a peepshow, both of which were popular Christmas entertainments of the era.
On display until Friday 13 February (Fri-Sun only)
11am to 3pm
Free, normal admission applies
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This event takes place in the house.
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Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.
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This event takes place in inside the House. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.
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