JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC
JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC
TO COVER COVENT GARDEN IN POP ART
TO COVER COVENT GARDEN IN POP ART
#AFTERHOURS
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac will be creating a series of live illustrations on Covent Garden’s
mesmerising mirror installation, Reflect London, on Wednesday 6th July, to officially launch a
new series of late night shopping events in the district.
Better known as JCDC, the famed fashion designer and artist will transform the area with an
array of pop-art inspired murals full of poetry, each expressingwith his inimitable style.
The live installation forms part of ‘Covent Garden After Hours’, a new series of late night
shopping events throughout July for which JCDC designed the visual identity. A new
illustrated logo and map of the area bring to life the colourful face of London’s most unique
shopping district, which visitors can shop ‘after hours’ this July.
illustrated logo and map of the area bring to life the colourful face of London’s most unique
shopping district, which visitors can shop ‘after hours’ this July.
JCDC, commented: “As a designer and an artist, I’ve always loved blending fashion with art.
Covent Garden is the same: a place where fashion, culture, theatre and performance all collide.
Covent Garden is the same: a place where fashion, culture, theatre and performance all collide.
I’m excited that one of my favourite cities, London, will soon be the next canvas for my work.”
Every year, Covent Garden’s cultural programme transforms the Piazza into an open air art gallery.
Previous commissions include the French artist Charles Pétillon, who filled the Market Building
with 100,000 balloons last year, and Alex Chinneck, who unveiled a floating building on the Piazza.
Covent Garden has also worked with luminaries including Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst.
Those wishing to visit ‘Covent Garden After Hours’, including the live illustrations event with
JCDC, can stay up-to-date with what’s happening or join the conversation at #CGAfterHours.
JCDC, can stay up-to-date with what’s happening or join the conversation at #CGAfterHours.
They can also check out www.coventgarden.london/after-hours
or the Covent Garden Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CoventGardenLDN
