Tapescape

You're never too old for a playground made of sticky tape.
Sarah Ward
Published on January 03, 2017

Overview

In an art gallery in Ipswich, a magical world exists. And sure, it's designed for children — but you're never too old to feast your eyes on a playground made of sticky tape.

At Tapescape, artist Eric Lennartson puts packing tape to its best use yet, making shapes, caves, tunnels, bridges and more by stretching and sticking it between metal frames. It spans two storeys, takes over 20 square metres, and uses 56,000 metres of tape. Want to see more before you see it in person? This behind-the-scenes video will have you heading west immediately.

The bad news is that it's a play space for kids; however adults can marvel at its wonder, and who doesn't want to do that, seriously? It forms part of Construction Site, a broader exhibition that's all about building and playing. Our advice: you'd best round up your nieces and nephews.

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