Cocktail & Create

Join Sculpture in the City Artist Elisa Artesero for a free cocktail & creative workshop in gifting sunsets.

Sculpture in the City’s: Cocktail & Create

With Sculpture in the City Artist Elisa Artesero

Join Sculpture in the City artist Elisa Artesero for a free cocktail & creative workshop in gifting sunset.

In this free workshop, guests will sip on a complimentary themed cocktail as you are guided by Sculpture in the City Artist, Elisa Artesero to gift a sunset you can hold in your hand.

In this immersive workshop, you will create a pocket-sized piece of Light Art—an intimate sculpture designed to be treasured, whether offered to someone special or kept as a luminous reminder for yourself. Inspired by the Light Art practice of Sculpture in the City artist Elisa Artesero, you will be expertly guided through crafting a sculptural form that resembles a beautifully wrapped gift yet unfolds to reveal a fleeting sunset that subtly transforms with the ambient light of its surroundings. A poetic object, a personal ritual, and a work of art, all in one.

The Garden of Floating Words is a neon poem that appears to be floating in the darkness from within the foliage of the garden planter. During the daytime, the words are revealed to be on tall rectangular clear acrylic stands, their structure echoing the tall glass buildings surrounding the garden space, but at night the words alone become the main feature. Using neon, a light source traditionally associated with the city, Artesero creates something ephemeral to make a space for quiet contemplation within the busy complex.

Date & Time: Friday 17 April 6.00-8.00pm

Make sure to visit Elisa’s sculpture ‘The Garden of Floating Words’ and snap a photo beside the iconic 70 St Mary Axe ahead of the event.

Duration: 120 minutes.

Location: Private Dining Room, Fazenda, 100 Bishopsgate, EC2M 1GT.

Key Information:

· Complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktails, drinks and bar snacks are available to all guests.

· This event is for 18 + only.

· Make sure to visit Elisa’s sculpture ‘The Garden of Floating Words’ and snap a photo beside the iconic 70 St Mary Axe ahead of the event.

· On arrival, please inform the main desk that you are here for ‘Cocktail & Create’ where you will be directed to the event space.

· Photography will be taking place at this event. Should you not wish to be snapped, please inform a member of the team during the event.

Should you have any questions, or access needs you would like to share with the team, please email alice@lacuna-projects.com

Sculpture in the City’s Cocktail & Create is kindly supported by activation partner Eastern City and curated & produced by LACUNA.

Elisa Artesero is a UK-based contemporary visual artist known for her light and text artworks across a range of scales and environments. She has exhibited in the UK, Iceland, France, Montenegro, and the Faroe Islands, creating both temporary and permanent public artworks. A Sculpture in the City artist (2019–26) in central London, she has been listed for various prizes including the Aesthetica Art Prize. Artesero recently launched a new permanent public realm artwork in East Croydon, and temporary interactive artwork ‘Our Town’ celebrating 25 years of the Lowry, iconic cultural centre in Salford.

Sculpture in the City

Sculpture in the City is an annual sculpture park that uses the urban realm as a rotating gallery space. Explore the 17 artworks animating the Square Mile in this year's edition.

Every summer, the City of London, in partnership with local businesses, unveils a brand-new selection of artworks by internationally-acclaimed and emerging artists. Set amongst the iconic architecture of the City’s insurance district, the sculptures animate public spaces and engage visitors and passers-by alike.

Celebrating its 14th Edition from 16 July 2025 to Spring 2026, Sculpture in the City has shown 165 artworks by 140 artists to date.

Sculpture in the City is delivered by the City of London Corporation alongside LACUNA, a leading cultural studio.

Stella Ioannou is the Director of LACUNA – a leading cultural studio and Artistic Director of Sculpture in the City. Stella launched Lacuna in 2011 to realise visionary public art projects and events. Her established relationships with London’s business and arts communities enrich her curatorial and leadership roles and contribute to Lacuna’s growing success. Prior to Lacuna, Stella was founding Deputy Director of the London Festival of Architecture (2003–2007) and Client Director for the international luxury events agency, Profirst (2007–2009).

Stella is Artistic Director of Sculpture in the City (since 2011), the UK’s largest annual urban sculpture park. She is former Culture Mile Outdoor Art Curator (2017–2019) and Creative Lead for Celebrate the City (2012), the Square Mile’s cultural programme for the London Olympics.

Stella is a Mayor of London and London Borough of Culture approved consultant, a trained architect and dancer, a liveryman member of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects and a member of the City Architecture Forum. Since 2017 Stella is also an advisor to the City of London’s Eastern City Cluster Area Strategy and in 2021 joined the Lord Mayor’s Culture and Commerce Task Force. She is a Liveryman Member and Court Assistant for the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects, Stella regularly lectures and sits on art juries in the UK and abroad.

Eastern City

We are the Eastern City BID, the Business Improvement District working to promote and enhance a unique part of the City of London, known as the Eastern City.

In February 2022, the Eastern City business community voted to establish a formal Business Improvement District (BID) in the area, after the success of its predecessor – the EC Partnership.

Business Partnerships and Business Improvement Districts give a voice to business communities – championing local priorities and ensuring the right people are at the decision table. Businesses understand that together they can be stronger; lobbying on big, strategic issues that impact on their commercial performance and ability to grow. This is not a case of the private sector plugging public sector funding gaps, but genuine collaboration and collective action.

Fazenda Bishopsgate

Situated in the heart of the square mile near Liverpool Street, Fazenda Bishopsgate elevates their Churrasco Experience to new heights. Fazenda's first London restaurant spans across two floors within the iconic 100 Bishopsgate Tower, also featuring Fino at Fazenda, their cosmopolitan ground-floor bar, a spacious lounge, and a mezzanine level perfect for any occasion.

Blending Brazilian culture with modern sophistication, their Churrasco Experience features continuous table-side carving of exquisitely grilled meats, cooked to your preference. Accompany your succulent meats with a range of authentic Brazilian side dishes, and an array of Market Table dishes that feature selections of fresh charcuterie, cheeses, vegetables and salads. In addition to their signature Churrasco Experience, guests can enjoy a refined selection of Small Plates, Indulgent Cuts & Seafood, plus vegetarian and vegan options - all expertly crafted to elevate your Fazenda Experience.

Complementing the diverse menu is a celebrated wine list and handcrafted cocktails, available both in the restaurant and it's ambient ground-floor bar, Fino. Translating to 'refined,' this contemporary bar emanates finesse, inviting you to sip & savour expertly crafted South American-inspired cocktails.

Amongst the luxurious leather furnishings and pendant lighting, the restaurant also features three private dining rooms that exude luxury and comfort. Offering the ideal ambiance for both corporate dining and celebrating, these versatile spaces accommodate 8 to 26 guests.

Vibrant, sleek and elegant, Fazenda represents the rich diversity of Brazilian cuisine and culture in the heart of the City of London. For reservation enquiries, please contact their Reception Team at bishopsgate@fazenda.co.uk

Opening times:

Monday-Friday: 12:00-15:00* / 17:00-21:00*

Saturday: 12:00-15:00* / 16:30-21:00*

Sunday: 12:00-15:00* / 16:30-20:30*

*Last sitting time

The Garden of Floating Words, Elisa Artesero, Courtesy the artist. Photo: © Nick Turpin

Sculpture in the City 13th ed, Activation Programme: Cocktail & Create with Maya Rose Edwards, 6th June 2025, Courtesy Eastern City BID. Photo © Mickey LF Lee