People in Hull asked to strip for 2017!
The city's been chosen to host the work of famous American photographer, Spencer Tunick.
People in Hull are being asked to strip in the name of art!
The city is the latest to host internationally renowned artist Spencer Tunick, creating a special, one-off installation involving hundreds of naked people.
Spencer needs 1,000 volunteers to take part and is inviting the 'rock and roll' people of Hull 'to get naked':
The American photographer goes round the world capturing group nude shots.
His latest exhibition - called 'Sea of Hull' will be made on Saturday July 9, when the weather will, hopefully, be a little warmer and drier.
The image will be unveiled at the Ferens Art Gallery in 2017 when Hull is the UK City of Culture.
Hannah is one of the first to sign up to the naked art project and told us her reasons for baring all:
Peter is also getting involved!
The first volunteers pose with artist, Spencer Tunick.
We've been asking if you are brave enough to bare all? Take part in our poll below:
Participants covered in special body paint will position themselves in front of Tunick's camera in multiple colours of the sea to create abstract shapes separating the body from the pavement in dramatic ways.
Spencer told Viking:
I'm very interested in the history of the city and its place as a seafaring centre and its relationship to a rich maritime past.
It intrigues me that in some places where there are major streets or parks today, previously there was water. To reflect this I'll be using body paint so that the massed people create the idea of a sea of humanity flooding the urban landscape.''
He said: This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in art who wants to pose nude but is modest. The body paint will help many participants to overcome their inhibitions - after all, they will still be covered in a way.''
Kirsten Simister, curator at Hull's Ferens Art Gallery, said:
This is more than a commission. It's an opportunity to involve people directly in an amazing live, performance that will temporarily transform the city.''
She said: His new body of work will form part of an exhibition in 2017 and will also be purchased for the permanent collection. With hundreds upon hundreds of people coming together to be photographed, Sea Of Hull anticipates the exciting things to come at the Ferens next year.''
The artist will create a second installation on Sunday July 10, inviting a select group of participants from the installation on the Saturday to take-part in another event in North Lincolnshire.
Anyone over 18 can take part and have until May 15 to apply. To register and for more information visit:
www.hull2017.co.uk/seaofhull.