Dip into Pride
in 2023 Laura wanted to create something interactive to support Pride and came up with the idea of a bath that everyone could take a dip in. The installation was deigned to highlight the importance of Pride in the city but also to raise awareness and funds for the charity Sahir.
The bath was sold in November to an anonymous buyer for an undisclosed amount. All proceeds were given directly to the charity.
Pictured, Pam Sandwich at Two St Peter's Square in Manchester in the lead up to Pride.
(Photo by Laura McCann)
The Mosaic Artist
Laura met Natasha Ellis at a charity when they were both working on different projects. Natasha who works under the name Tits Up Artist had only ever worked tiled on flat visual pieces when she met Laura who asked her if she would consider tiling the bath. Laura found the bath, paid for the materials and Natasha set to work bring Laura's design to life.
The Charity - Sahir
Sahir is a long established Liverpool based charity that was initially established to assist those affected by HIV. It now works with the entire LGBTQIA+ community across the Liverpool City Region and the sale of the DIP Bath will see all proceeds go directly to the charity to help with vital ongoing work. To find out more click here.
The Venues
Two St Peter's Square
Two St Peter''s square is a beautiful new building in the centre of Manchester. It's stunning glass atrium area was the ideal setting for the Dip into Pride Bath and it was a much loved feature of those who work in the building and the many artists who did shoots there with Laura in the run up to the city's Pride weekend.
Photo by Laura McCann
The Royal Liver Building
The Royal Liver Building is perhaps the most iconic and recognisable building in Liverpool. Built in 1911 its silhouette and pair of Liver Birds have come to represent the city around the globe.
Laura was incredibly proud to have had the DIP Bath on display in the riverside reception from April until July in the lead up to LCR Pride 2024.
Photo by Laura McCann
Museum of Liverpool
From February 4th until the 22nd of April The Dip Into Pride Bath took pride of place in the main entrance window of the amazing The Museum of Liverpool.
Having the DIP bath on display there was an honour for Laura and Natasha and they were hugely grateful to all the staff and particularly Kay Jones who supported this project in such a positive way.
Photo by Laura McCann
The world's Largest Lush Store
From the Summer of 2023 until Holloween the Dip Into Pride Bath was on display at the worlds largest Lush store.
The bath was displayed in various parts of the four floor building and the public were invited to have their photo taken in the bath.
Photo of Laura McCann
Museum of Liverpool shots
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The Royal Liver Building
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