Morph’s Epic Art Adventure in London
Morph’s Epic Art Adventure in London is a step-free art trail and tourist attraction featuring the iconic animated character Morph. It is hosted by charitable organisation Whizz-Kidz, global event producers Wild in Art and Aardman. The trail features 56 super-sized sculptures of the much-loved children’s TV character, which are set among various iconic London landmarks including St Pauls, Tate Modern, Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market. It is a free public art trail and tourist attraction, designed by a variety of artists to excite and inspire people of all ages, whilst increasing public awareness about the need for young wheelchair users to be mobile, enabled and included in society. Morph’s Epic Art Adventure in London runs from June 19th until August 20th 2023.
Morph’s Epic Art Adventure in London provides the perfect opportunity to take a leisurely stroll around the capital, take in the sights and see if you can find all 56 of the Morph sculptures. Which is exactly what me and some friends did today.The weather was mainly sunny with a couple of showers but we managed to avoid these by stopping for breakfast at The Pommelers Rest. We managed to track down 37 Morphs between London Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Because the London Tourist season has begun, it was busy along The Queen’s Walk, Tower Bridge and The Tower of London. However, the crowds were amiable so taking photos wasn’t a problem. By the time we got to Leadenhall Market and the Lloyds building, the crowds of tourists were gone. It was quite tranquil winding through some of the alleys and passages around London’s financial district.
Morph’s Epic Art Adventure in London not only provides the Pokémon-esque pleasure of collecting all the various Morph sculptures, but you also get to see a lot of London’s famous landmarks (as well as some of its not so well known points of interest). Tourists tend not to visit the business heart of London. Yet it is filled with imposing buildings, plazas and quite a lot of artwork. Another standout feature of the day was the camaraderie among those who were also following the trail. We bumped into several people with printed maps or using the phone app to find the various sculptures. Pleasantries were exchanged and often you’d tip one another off about statues that were in the area. Especially the few that were located in shop windows. It was a welcome change to see Londoners actually talking to each other.
We spent over four hours walking around London before we withdrew to The Ship and Shovell for rest and a much deserved pint. Overall, it was a most enjoyable day having walked about 9 miles. I’d certainly recommend Morph’s Epic Art Adventure in London for those in position to walk the trail. The sculptures are most enjoyable and each one is unique, representing a specific theme or aspect of London life. The trail offers an opportunity to see a lot of London’s best locations and is a great way to acquaint yourself with the UK’s capital. You can find as many sculptures as you like but if you’re a completionist, there is an app available with a map with all the various locations marked. And let us not forget the underlying message from this undertaking, which is about making the country more wheelchair friendly and accessible to all.
