Alfred Beesley is a visual artist whose current practice focuses on creating sculptures exploring the life cycle of plants. Alfred works in collaboration with artists and facilitators from Blue Room, the Bluecoat in Liverpool’s inclusive arts project.
Under the Apple Tree is a project exploring sculpture and storytelling. Alfred invites audiences to interact with his handcrafted art, sharing magical scenarios that recall fairytales and folklore.
Having become fascinated by the life cycle of fruit trees, Alfred spent time exploring orchards, making sketches, taking photographs and capturing the texture of the bark. His largest sculpture to date, a golden thread-wrapped tree is a magical totem that has formed the centrepiece for interactive performances.
Alfred often describes how he would like audiences to interact with his art, sharing magical scenarios that recall fairytales and folklore. He has previously collaborated with acclaimed storyteller Gav Cross on interactive events that bring to life his sculptural works through the legendary character of the ‘Green Man’.
Working alongside fellow artists from Blue Room, Alfred sets the scene by transforming spaces into magical ‘indoor orchards’ with sculpture, textiles, animation and atmospheric soundscapes.
