making sense,
shire hall gallery, stafford, uk
Information
on Making Sense
"Making Sense which opens to the public on Saturday 13 March
will feature work created by artists who have used tactile or
sensory elements which invite the visitor to experience and
explore the works on display.
The exhibition illustrates a rich and diverse variety of work
from sumptuous colours, intriguing textures and creative
materials, to sound art and interactive sculpture, and is
designed to be accessible to all.
County Councillor Ben Adams, Cabinet Member for Communities and
Culture said: "This exhibition has a wonderful selection of
interactive and tactile work on display which promises to offer
visitors a new way of experiencing art, by using touch, smell
and sound rather than sight alone".
Artists include, Jon Williams, Natasha Lewer, Denise Stanton,
Ruth Spaak, Fiona Zobole, Cormac Faulkner, Andy & Merja
Puustinen, Hannah Lobley, Rita Patel and Saranjit Birdi.
Alongside the exhibition is a display of the work produced as
part of the Explore project. Explore is a user-friendly guide
and web resource aimed at schools, community groups and
organisations. It offers creative multisensory activities and
advice from commissioning artists to running simple and
practical workshops. It outlines three artist-led case studies
which took place in three Special Needs Schools in
Staffordshire.
Also on display at the same time will be Tabletop Treats, an
exhibition which illustrates all things culinary.
Representations of food created from a wide range of materials
sit alongside gorgeous handmade tableware, condiment sets and
everyday items from plates to platters.
All exhibitions will run until Sunday 9 May”
Staffordshire County
Council
