The installation linked the the world of art, mythology and nature with the world of technology and materials. The Feedback installation piece was on display during the Findhorn Bay Festival 2016. The exhibition brought vivid light and colour to the streets and reflected the communities of Forres back to themselves as part of a Light Night event during the Findhorn Bay Festival 2016.
Working with Forres Business Association and High Street shopkeepers, twenty short films were exhibited in windows along the historic streets of Forres. On Culture Day Forres 2016, a drum circle showcased the xylophone and joyful beats could be heard echoing into Grant Park.Ĭhris Lee and Graeme Roger of Wildbird created a Forres Street Scene in the town centre. The xylophone is a lasting piece that enhances the garden and draws in visitors to enjoy nature and music together in the outdoor space. The Forres in Bloom Wee FIBees Garden benefited from the installation of a large wooden xylophone – a Singing Tree – handmade and installed by independent artists Caroline Inckle & Steve Sharp from locally sourced wood. Karl also showcased the work during Culture Day Forres 2016. Presented as part of The Moray Walking Festival, the workshop weaved together contemporary dance and public participation in a humorous look at walking as dancing. The patterns are also avaiable for the public to knit their very own ‘Forres Toorie’.Įxtremely Pedestrian Chorales – Funding Round 1Ĭhoreographer Karl Jay-Lewin developed and delivered Extremely Pedestrian Chorales, a public workshop based on his new dance piece – a choreographic response to JS Bach’s famous vocal harmonies. Working together with local knitters and Varis Crafts, the hat was brought to life and displayed at Varis Crafts in time for World Yarn Shop Day on April 30th 2016.
The sound recordings were turned into a visual pattern using software and then into a fairisle knitting chart. Jennifer developed a fairisle hat knitting pattern using sound that had been recorded in and around Forres. Professional designer and maker Jennifer Cantwell of Sporran Nation created the ‘Forres Toorie’. Supported through Creative Place Award Winner 2015 funding, ProjectARTS ran from February 2016 until end of May 2017. The fund accepted applications and offered awards from £200 up to £2,000 for projects developed in the Forres area. ProjectARTS supports closer working practice between artists, business and community groups in the Forres area through developing creative projects or activities in partnership. Funds were allocated through an awards process over the course of the Creative Place programme. ProjectARTS aimed to support the development of a wide range of public art and creative work which connects with local businesses, community organisations and local residents to engage new audiences and pave a local creative legacy.