As part of my developing practice, I am keen to exhibit my work and take part in creative events. I was asked to participate in a community art exhibition exploring personality and the variety of people living within one community. The event was organised by a local Arts groups who I had previously participated in exhibitions with over the summer.
I was really keen to participate in the show as the aim of it was to spread the idea of diversity, whilst encouraging members of the community to get involved with art. Having been asked to participate as the organisers had seen my recent illustration work online, they were keen for me to represent the 'practising artists' of the community, alongside work from local school children, to local church goers. While the event was fairly small scale, at Guiseley Parish Church, it was interesting to be part of an event that covered all different levels and approaches to art, and I was particularly excited to be involved in an event promoting art in the community. I am concerned with communities in my practice and I feel taking part in events such as this, supports my interest in the value of art for all types of people.
The organisers really celebrated my 3D illustration from the visual language module so I carried it forward for a new purpose. While I did not have to create a new piece for this event, I am interested to develop my professional practice through further exhibition opportunities, perhaps working to new briefs outside of my conventional subject matter.
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