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Have you seen them Yet?

This short film previews scenes from the Hei People documentary currently in post production.

In the summer of 2007 a series of three wacky public art installations consisting of 646 dressed scarecrow-esque figures made from wood, straw and dirt, by the internationally acclaimed Finnish artist Reijo Kela, appeared magically overnight across north Kent in Gravesham, Medway and Swale. The Hei People made a brief return to Medway in 2008.

Hei People was commissioned by NKLAAP.

 

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May 2009 - Hei People Win Rouse Kent Public Art Award.

The award was presented by the chairman of the judging panel, writer and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter. Ms Street-Porter said: "The judges were impressed by the way the work engaged the public both in a rural and urban context and combined a sense of magic and mystery. It was charming and sinister at the same time, with a feeling of fun."

November 2008 - Hei People win Visual Arts Award

The Hei People win the Medway Culture & Design Visual Arts Award. Reijo Kela received the reward at a ceremony in Rochester's Princes Hall.