As one door closes, another one opens – and in the case of Launceston’s tiny doors, the artist behind the mysterious project has vowed to fight on.
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This week a tiny door at Launceston’s town clock was stolen, with reports of damage to doors at Saint John Craft Beer Bar and Barratts Music.
Working under the pseudonym Lord Scabar, the artist behind the project said while it was disappointing to see the doors vandalised, the positive reaction far outweighed any negativity.
“I won’t be deterred by the 1 per cent who choose to damage the doors,” Lord Scabar said.
“If they choose to become part of the story in that way, it must be really thrilling for them. So I will grin and bear it.
“Since this started, I have been very surprised by the positive reactions. That is what I am focused on. It has got people talking.”
The tiny doors first started appearing around Launceston about three weeks ago, with many associating the project with the Junction Arts Festival.
With this rumour quickly dispelled, Lord Scabar has since revealed small clues about the tiny doors’ meaning.
The doors are to be considered as a talisman marking, celebrating the historic architecture of the Launceston.
No two doors are the same, but they all form a network. The number and location of each door is also connected to a deeper meaning.
Now, with the project set to enter its next phase, Lord Scabar said all would be revealed in due time.
“The magic is in the mystery,” Lord Scabar said.
“It is far more exciting for everybody if we just let it happen organically.
“What is so great about Launceston is the architecture and the beautiful buildings, which have endured for so long.
“If I am going to create a contribution to that, I want it to endure as well.”
The artist hinted the project’s next phase would be something “best experienced at night time”, for people who enjoy walking.
“All will be revealed when the time is right, but for now this project is just for Launceston,” Lord Scabar said.
“It is distinct to Launceston and I want it to stay that way.
“I have a plan and understanding in my methodology, but I want people to have their own thoughts and theories about what it all means.”
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