“Seeing it lowered into place at Wimbledon, that touchdown point, was very emotional,” Reed said.
Those commissions evolved into the artist program in 2006.
For nearly two decades, a club committee has invited artists who work in a variety of mediums, including sculpture, painting, glass blowing, engraving, paper quilling, illustration and poetry, to create pieces that embody Wimbledon.
Some of the artists are well-known with several prestigious commissions on their résumés, including work for the royal family.
All have been based in Britain, though it’s not a requirement, and all have collaborated with club leaders on themes and tie-ins to tournament traditions.
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Organizations:
Wimbledon, England Club
Locations:
Wimbledon, Britain