Don't be shy! We discovered looking into a mirror offered interesting perspectives, and yet no one knew at the start what was going to happen. Each encouraged the other, learning about skills to bring to the experience, working well as a team. Chatting about other situations where you can't see where you are going. In addition to the initial collection of which included a mirror and a red cape, it was decided for a quest that extra iconic objects would need to be brought along to make the story come alive! So Chris discussed collections of his family. Then locations were talked about, and then it was action against the clock, which required total focus, decision making, the art of being spontaneous, organisation and mapping, trusting each other, became part of each session. It was discussed who was most special, perhaps all of us.
A rabbit, clown and some black sheep undertake an amazing adventure around Westbury and beyond!
What is the story?
An exciting participatory arts project created by twelve nominated students from Matravers School, Westbury & Jill Carter, Social Engagement Artist. Exploring the theme of identity, the lads directed and undertook a series of performative journeys. Using a collection of found objects (toys), they set out to explore a world of work & play, responding to folk, everyday situations and environments along the way. The hugely creative process was documented with photography, film, drawings, dialogue & journals. There was potential to unearth, stories to unfold and dreams of a large rabbit, clown and group of black sheep ... finding their way, discovering new friends, standing out from the crowd, and truly becoming somebody!
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