We are illuminated
Siân Macfarlane
In residency at New Art Gallery, Walsall 21 July – 3 August 2014
Fairs and carnivals, cinemas and celebration, the lights in the arboretum, and the travelling bioscopes of Pat Collins; an exploration of the leisure life of Walsall, and surrounding areas by artist Siân Macfarlane.
At present, Siân is undertaking research into the history of leisure and celebration in Walsall and surrounding areas; from the 19th century to the present day. She plans to work with local residents and students whose memories and experiences will inform the work. This display case will present a changing selection of research materials.
In conjunction with The Garman Ryan’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, Siân will use the residency in the Artists’ Studio to develop work in response to her research.
Siân is keen to here from local residents with memories of Walsall in celebration, to find out more, and and follow Siân’s research, come back here for regular updates running upto the residency. To get in touch email sianmacfarlane(at)gmail.com.
Find out more about the project on the New Art Gallery Walsall's website here
Siân Macfarlane
In residency at New Art Gallery, Walsall 21 July – 3 August 2014
Fairs and carnivals, cinemas and celebration, the lights in the arboretum, and the travelling bioscopes of Pat Collins; an exploration of the leisure life of Walsall, and surrounding areas by artist Siân Macfarlane.
At present, Siân is undertaking research into the history of leisure and celebration in Walsall and surrounding areas; from the 19th century to the present day. She plans to work with local residents and students whose memories and experiences will inform the work. This display case will present a changing selection of research materials.
In conjunction with The Garman Ryan’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, Siân will use the residency in the Artists’ Studio to develop work in response to her research.
Siân is keen to here from local residents with memories of Walsall in celebration, to find out more, and and follow Siân’s research, come back here for regular updates running upto the residency. To get in touch email sianmacfarlane(at)gmail.com.
Find out more about the project on the New Art Gallery Walsall's website here