Journey & Found

Artist Annie Strachan will journey along the route of the Thames path between Thamesmead and the Dartford crossing. Travelling by bike and armed with handheld tools, she will collect discarded waste materials and vegetation to repurpose for site specific, impermanent sculptures. Her journey will be recorded through the use an interactive map, with each piece's location tagged for visitors to seek out.

About the artist

Annie (she/her) is an artist and designer based in South East London. Central to her practice is a focus on sustainable processes and techniques. Working with recycled materials, including wood, textiles and paper mâché, she creates small batch and one-off functional sculptures.

Annie has previously collaborated with and been commissioned by brands and institutions, including Selfridges, London Design Fair, Felt Collections, Studio 2LG, Deptford X, San Mei Gallery, London Centre for Book Arts and Makers Made.

In 2024 Annie was named one of House & Garden magazine’s Design 100 and collaborated with ceramicist Kelly Jessiman for a joint solo exhibition, curated by Felt Collections at Standpoint Gallery in Peckham. Her work has been featured by It’s Nice That’s and Dezeen.

https://anniestrachan.co.uk/

No Booking Required

Image:  Annie Strachan, Project Sketch, 13/03/25, Annie Strachan

Travel

Thames Path  – Stretch between Thamesmead and the Dartford Bridge.

The Thames path can be accessed at several points along the planned route. Please refer to maps for directions from train stations or bus stops and available parking.

Accessibility

Access is varied along the route of the Thames. Sections of the path are more accessible than others, such as Erith, however it is advisable that you plan your journey in advance using mapping services to determine whether this matches your accessibility needs.