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an Intergenerational Digital Arts Project for Glastonbury

This project has provided an opportunity for over 200 people to take part in digital arts activities. Since the project began participants of all ages have explored the creative potential of digital photography, video and new technology. Participants have created a range of artworks that explore many different themes. Children as young as three years old have created wonderful illustrations of their school using digital cameras, whilst members of the University of the third age (U3A) have created photomontages designed to challenge the stereotypes associated with older people. Some artwork explores deeply personal issues, for example, mothers from Sure Start have created thought provoking images that explore childhood memories. Some of the groups have created time based artwork, for example, pupils from Saint Benedict's school have made a fantastic animation that explores their hopes and ambitions for their future. Some artwork, such as the skate boarding images made by young Glastonbury skaters, has found a permanent exhibition space in the town.

This project was delivered by Richt, coordinated by Take Art and funded through Glastonbury Single Regeneration Budget.

Glastonbury Mums group worked with Richt to create a series of beautiful triptychs. They started by making studio lit photographs of their children. Either side of this picture they placed bits and pieces from their own childhood. The results are really stunning. A number of these images have been framed and are on permanent display at Glastonbury Children's Centre.

Project delivered by foreground, coordination Take Art.


 

© 2012 foreground/Richard Tomlinson

Richard Tomlinson is Associate Artist with Take Art Ltd, a Somerset based Arts Development Agency