Cellular Shade
Denman & Goulding
Dorset-based artist duo Denman & Goulding were commissioned to design new bespoke shading structures for the Fleming Park Paddling Pool, to replace the old 'umbrella' shades.
The project is funded using developer's contributions for public art in Eastleigh.
Denman & Goulding were selected following a competitive application process and proposed an approach inspired by plant cells, which prioritises using sustainable materials and aims to maximise available shade.
In summer 2025 the artists ran creative activities and spoke to local residents at Pavilion on the Park, Places Leisure and the Paddling Pool. Through this process they developed two designs, which complement the shade created by newly planted trees as they grow and create an overlapping shade canopy.
May 2026 Update: Two of the new shades have been installed! Three further shades will be installed at the southern end of the pool very soon, here's what they'll look like:
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Photos by Eleanor Goulding and Jake Woolnough (top banner image & #3)
About the artists
Denman & Goulding is a creative collaboration between artists Russell Denman and Eleanor Goulding. From their studio in a converted chapel in Dorset, Eleanor and Russell work across public art, film, furniture, sculpture, textiles and jewellery.
Recent projects include Haven at the Southbank Centre and Blueprint for the Isle of Wight. Other permanent public art commissions include Fleet Rushes for Dorset Council and Destination Lydney Harbour for Forest of Dean District Council.
