CLEAN : British artist sews an entire newsagents shop with felt

Artist Lucy Sparrow transformed a London store into a felt art installation, inspired by her time working in a newsagent. The project comments on the decline of small shops due to supermarkets. Funded by the England Arts Council and Kickstarter, Sparrow raised over £10,000. The installation features 4,000 felt items for sale, with workshops available for crafting enthusiasts. Sparrow plans to expand her project to New York, stocking a 7-11 with felt creations.

What inspired Lucy Sparrow to create a felt installation in a London store?

• A childhood fascination with felt

• Her time spent behind a newsagent's counter

• Her experience working in a supermarket

• A visit to an art gallery

How was Lucy Sparrow's felt installation primarily funded?

• Through a government grant

• By selling felt items

• With personal savings

• Via a Kickstarter campaign

What was the reaction of visitors who funded the project on Kickstarter?

• They decided not to visit

• They were disappointed with the installation

• They wanted to buy everything

• They were indifferent

What is the price range for the felt items in the installation?

• £1 to £50

• £5 to £150

• £10 to £200

• £20 to £300

What are Lucy Sparrow's future plans for her felt installation project?

• To open a permanent store in London

• To end the project after the London installation

• To create a new installation in Paris

• To stock a 7-11 in New York with felt items