A deadly flirtation with self-destruction?

The ‘Test Site Slides’ at Tate Modern were the destination for a group of Hillcrest Students. Members of the Student Project for Learning and Teaching (SPLAT) visited the London gallery as part of an ongoing collaboration with Creative Partnerships, researching student voice and attitudes to listening. The visit to the gallery was to look at approaches to artistic and creative expression and was an inspiration for all who attended. The 5 slides (all different sizes) are the most recent installation at the gallery by Carsten Holler. Students had to queue to ride the slides and had to wear elbow pads and a protective hat, but the ride was worth the wait and unflattering clothing! The artist asks ‘Is the slide an expression of overcoming fear, or rather the deadly flirtation with self destruction’. SPLAT students reply, “They are a good laugh!”
Students took the opportunity to have a look at many famous pieces of work in the gallery and particular favorites were Liechtenstein's ‘Wham’, Monet’s ‘Water-lilies’ and ‘Summertime’ by Jackson Pollock.