I relished taking part in the floating last week. To be given the reflective space to write in such a novel environment whilst collaborating with people from all over Bristol was a gift. We were swept up and guided by the artists prompts, the whole concept had a pleasing coherence, the in between space of the harbour was a landscape of history yet constantly being made new by the imaginations and activity of those who live here now. If the opportunity were extended to more Britolians The Floating could become a vessel for the writing of a new story, one of a more connected community. It could permanently offer trips though the harbour, connecting people with their City and challenging the existing limits we all place on ourselves, those around us and on the landscape - through writing and sharing and paying attention.
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