Community Shelters Project - Ware College
For this location we have worked alongside Hertford Regional College in Ware and their art students. At the start of working on this location a survey was carried out by the college to determine what would be the best use of the space, the results were clear that students would like to see the shelters displaying their artwork.
Several pieces of art from various students across the course of the year were identified to be displayed in the stop. This is a great opportunity for the community to be able to see and interact with the work that the local students have created, as well as giving the student a dedicated area to show case their work from the school year.
We hope this has created an enjoyable space to visit, for all in the community regardless of if you use the bus or not. Below shows images of before and after at the shelters, as well as the students description of their piece.
Stop A before
Stop A after
Stop C before
Stop C after
Keep scrolling to find out more information about each individual piece!
Students from the Level 3 Art & Design course ‘Textile Diamonds’
Each student from the Level 3 Art & Design course produced two ‘textile diamonds’ which were placed together to create this collaborative piece. The inspiration came from a visit to Margate to see the Ellen Harvey Exhibition at the Turner Contemporary Gallery. We examined the piece by Ellen Harvey called ‘Mathematical Star’ and combined this concept with researching textile patterns from around the world. The students developed their ideas further by using textile techniques such as tie and dye, batik, applique, and hand embroidery. Finally, the group spent time arranging their diamonds in the arrangement you see now.
The UAL Extended Diploma (Level 3) Fashion students ‘Alice in Wonderland’
The UAL Extended Diploma (Level 3) Fashion students at Hertford Regional College, were inspired by the ‘Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser’ exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum to develop fashion design ideas for costumes for a character in a scene from Alice in Wonderland. Through this process, students were able to develop their skills in researching, designing, illustrating, fabric awareness, pattern and garment production and experimenting with a range of techniques in order to make their final costumes.
Students then considered the styling of their costumes and collaborated with UAL Extended Diploma (Level 3) Visual Merchandising and Extended Diploma Photography students to bring their costumes to life within the Alice in Wonderland setting. The results were both exciting and creative and give a fascinating new dimension to the story.
Brooke Riddle ‘Harrods Atelier Competition 2018’
This project was for a competition brief to create a window display for a luxury brand sold in Harrods, with the chance to win a work placement. The focus and development of the concept was based on a quote from Gucci’s Creative Director, Alessandro Michele: “To claim a spirit animal is to indulge a fantasy of embodying a freer form of our own”. With the need for sustainability on the rise, the idea of being ‘eco-consciouses was an important factor when designing the display, which had a huge influence on the idea to make 70 beetles out of tin cans to represent freedom.
Amy Pozzilli ‘Sustainability’
This project has been a deep exploration of medical waste and how it is produced, medicine is not always wasted in the ways we would expect it to be. A huge number of pharmaceutical drugs fall into the hands of recreational users which is what this piece is about. The purpose of this piece is to show that this is something any of us could be affected by. The scale of the installation justifies the extent of the problem. For context, each year it is recorded 16.3 million people abuse prescription drugs.
Lucy Chamberlain ‘Elements’
This project reflects on environmental concerns and addresses our relationship with the elements. We have become increasingly disconnected from nature and the power of the elements has become significantly more prominent as forest fires, floods, droughts, and extreme weather conditions become more common place. More than ever, we need to harness the power of the elements to prevent the destruction of earth and use; solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, and hydro energy sources to sustain our planet. This work associates the power of the elements with mother earth as she continues to guide us through our difficult journey.
Mel Geary ‘Existential’
My painting on wood is inspired by a digital collage combining imagery from old photographs bought in Camden Market. I was interested in the way that moments captured on camera can solidify intimate and tender moments and how this feeling of familiarity can bridge a gap between strangers. Realising the complexity of individual lives through candid photos brings on feelings of existential anxiety where I am reminded that there is more to life than my sole experience. The emotions associated with this are what I explored through my project. My 30-tile piece, ‘fleeting’, is an extension of this painting, representing fleeting moments and emotions through different media and experimental work, printed using acetone and mod-podge on wood.
Annabel Tankard ‘Mother’
This painting is a personification of Mother Nature, she is a divine figure and ever-present in our lives, yet we still hurt her by scaring the earth to fuel our unsustainable lifestyles. Words like ‘Scars’ help aid in replacing the human element in the work as we are becoming so desensitized to images of our harm to the earth, that we treat it like an object without care. The gaze that she holds with the viewer shows her small figure in the scarred landscape of deforestation around her. She is vulnerable, yet her look is still hopeful and desperate for us to change. The damage we do is closing in on Mother Nature, and we are to blame.
Artist Unknown. ‘Utopia’
Jessie Lee ‘No Green Trees’
This conceptual piece, combining text, imagery, and design, represents the future of our world. Its intention is to impact and shock the viewer, creating an emotional response to the work. The background image is a combination of natural materials and colours, contrasting with the bold text and vibrant Perspex. Mushrooms can be invasive and therefore this reflects how we as humans are invasive and are affecting every corner of the planet.
Libby Dunford ‘Sick Libertine’
A collection of work inspired by the Camp characteristics of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure (by Hirohiko Araki). The series of works reflects the dramatic nature of the franchise and the unconventionality of camp and queer culture. It experiments with nonconformity through irony, seen in the contrast between deadpan expressions and absurd presentation, and challenges traditional aesthetics.
Abbie Newman ‘Nature and Human Connection’
This work represents the ongoing issues regarding natural disasters happening in the world today. Bringing attention to the immense negative impact human beings have on the environment. The spheric sculptures are hand-crafted using naturally recycled materials. They contain embroidered damaging words and phrases and are filled with live plants and foliage to represent the idea of change and progression we could achieve by looking after our planet and living more sustainably. This piece aims to spark conversation and intrigue amongst viewers and cause them to think about their personal connection to nature.
The project has been made possible through funding from the Department for Transport and the Bus Service Improvement Plan.
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