Vandals strike at Bristol's 'black cloud'
Three people have been arrested after a new temporary pavilion in a Bristol park was vandalised.
The Black Cloud pavilion, which is made of triangular timber panels, was installed in Victoria Park in Bedminster at the end of June by a team of 40 volunteers.
Police say the structure was vandalised at 6.30am yesterday. They are appealing for witnesses.
A man and two women have already been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage.
The structure, 5m high and 17m long, is a community project commissioned by the University of the West of England. The wood has been treated using a Japanese scorching method which makes the panels weatherproof and gives them a blackened colour, which shimmers in sunlight.
The Black Cloud was expected to stay in the park until December 6, when Bristol City Council will be given the option of buying the pavilion to install permanently in a Bristol park.
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by Magdalena, Bristol
Friday, August 21 2009, 10:41PM
“To Suggestion. If it supposed to be funny then it wasn't. It was pithful and pathetic comment.”
by stephen, bristol
Friday, August 21 2009, 4:18PM
“anon msn ,could have done with that sandwich,lol,but it makes my blood boil when things like this happen ,and the scum bags get away with it and then just laugh in our faces”
by Kate Gordon, Bristol
Friday, August 21 2009, 2:59PM
“I work for Situations and we and the artists were really disappointed by the senseless damage to The Black Cloud yesterday. As a project involving over 60 local residents, the Cloud has received fantastic support from the Victoria Park and Bedminster community. Residents and visitors to the park have been making use of it throughout the summer and we have received a lot of positive feedback and comments.
The Black Cloud is going to be repaired tomorrow and no permanent damage has been done to the structure itself. We are looking forward to a number of community events that are taking place over the autumn, including Cloud Jam, an open mic afternoon on Saturday 5th September.”
by Paul, fishponds
Friday, August 21 2009, 2:47PM
“malik:
What is the matter with St Georges flags flying in the street?? you are in England!”
by Suggestion, Suggesting
Friday, August 21 2009, 12:24PM
“Banksy...!?!?!?”