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Artist Paints Attenborough Tribute Bench
2 May
Summary
- An artist is hand-painting a bench to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
- The bench features Sir David's portrait and British wildlife images.
- It will be installed outside Cockerton library after completion.
Local artist Lisa House is creating a vibrant hand-painted bench to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's upcoming 100th birthday on Friday. Commissioned by Darlington Libraries, the artwork honors Attenborough's lifelong commitment to environmental awareness and conservation.
The bench will feature a portrait of Sir David, surrounded by depictions of British wildlife such as foxes, hares, and birds, along with a meaningful quote. House, who usually focuses on landscapes, expressed her excitement about this unique project.
Currently being painted in Darlington library's art gallery, the public is encouraged to visit and witness the creation process. Upon completion, the book bench will be permanently installed outside Cockerton library.
In related news, the BBC will host a special live event on Friday at 20:30 BST on BBC One and iPlayer to commemorate Attenborough's distinguished career in natural history storytelling.
