Our Map - 2016
Commission at Harbinger Primary School (for Bow Arts Education)
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“A Map of the Isle of Dogs” - digital imagery on dibond, 119 x 168 cm 2016
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This project involved working with two Year 6 classes and teachers from Harbinger Primary exploring the history and identity of the Isle of Dogs. Using explorations built around different aspects of mapping; exploratory walks, drawing, cut-ups and collage, stories and poetry, the project gave students the opportunity contribute to a collective artwork leaving a visual legacy as they make the transition to secondary school.
“I have learnt and realised that there are small things on the Isle of Dogs that we see every day but we don't realise how special they actually are until we leave them”
The map incorporates layers – of history, children’s personal journeys, of contemporary life on the island, text and image. Now installed in the school's dining hall, it provides new pupils with an opportunity to explore their environment through someone else's experiences. The project was featured in the article The Art of the Island on the Bow Arts website.
“I have learnt and realised that there are small things on the Isle of Dogs that we see every day but we don't realise how special they actually are until we leave them”
The map incorporates layers – of history, children’s personal journeys, of contemporary life on the island, text and image. Now installed in the school's dining hall, it provides new pupils with an opportunity to explore their environment through someone else's experiences. The project was featured in the article The Art of the Island on the Bow Arts website.
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