Wendover Community Library art commission

We are very excited to have commissioned the artist Kremena Dimitrova to create a unique art installation for the transformed library.
Kremena Dimitrova is a London based illustrator-as-historian, storyteller and lecturer in visual culture and history. She specialises in children's illustration, comics, murals, public art installations, mapmaking/trails, and visual storytelling in the museum and heritage sectors.
Commission aim
An essential aspect of the transformation project is the art commission's goal to:
- create an installation that complements the architecture of the library building
- develop a concept that is informed by an aspect of Wendover’s identity or heritage
- include an element of local community, staff or volunteer engagement
- work with a colour scheme that is complementary to the dementia-friendly palette chosen for the library
These interactive artworks were crafted based on the insights and narratives shared by Wendover's residents and pupils from local schools.
They will be accompanied by a poem or riddle linked to Wendover’s heritage and history.

Example:

Lady Godiva lives in my “Flowers of History”,
She was selfless, devoted, brave - never shy!
She is remembered as the Patron Saint of Engineering,
Curious? Read my story if you wish to know why!
Who am I?
Artworks around the library
The children’s library will have:
- Wendover illustrated alphabet with histories in rhymes and riddles
- interactive conceptual tree with a mini exhibition and answers to the rhymes and riddles
- Wendover legends
The main entrance will have:
- illustration of Wendover woodlands
- famous impactful Wendover figures
Temporary library closure
Wendover Community Library will be closed from Monday, 23 September, until spring 2025 to carry out the works.
Temporary library service
While the works are ongoing, we will be operating a Click and Collect service from the Wendover Parish Council Building, The Clock Tower, High Street, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6DU.
Visit the Wendover Community Library website for more information.
Keep up to date
Stay informed about the project's progress by checking out our dedicated blog, or learn more about the plans and designs for the new library by visiting the Wendover Community Library improvement project webpage.