HIGH VIS
March 2021- December 2021
High Vis is a participatory arts project which aims to create a platform in Hammersmith and Fulham for learning disabled people to make and share innovative digital art work. During the project participants the TNG collective worked artists Lucy Groenewoud and Jason Wilsher-Mills.
Sculpture
In May 2021, This New Ground’s collective joined forces with acclaimed disabled digital artist, Jason Wilsher-Mills to co-create a unique work of art. Imagined over a series of online workshops, the 10 foot inflatable sculpture celebrates the talents of learning disabled artists in Hammersmith and Fulham.
The highly decorated sculpture features the landmarks and history of Hammersmith & Fulham, as well as drawings and words by This New Ground’s collective members. It’s an expression of vibrance, pride and the desire for visibility shared by the borough’s Learning Disabled residents.
“I am a beautiful woman.”
“I am a disabled person who is fun to be around. I am a talented musician.”
“I am a funny, friendly disabled person who cares a lot for his friends and family.”
Sculpture design
The High Vis sculpture was exhibited at The Riverside Studios in June 2022.
Animation
This project has been an opportunity for TNG collective members to enhance their digital creative skills, using the iPad, creating stop-motion animations and digital drawings using Procreate. During this project partcipants created an animation called Open The Bridge.
Creative Leadership Training Programme
As well as creating their own artworks TNG collective members have been taking part in a creative leadership training programme and work placements supporting young people at MENCAP HF to obtain their Arts Award. As part of the training programme TNG collective members worked alongside Artist Facilitators Lucy and Amy to develop digital creative workshops to deliver to the young people at MENCAP HF. These workshops have been an opportunity for TNG members to develop their facilitation skills, collaborate and share knowledge.
“I really enjoyed the session. I have never created art digitally before.” - Amadea, HF MENCAP participant
“I am enjoying teaching the MENCAP members the iPad and digital art. It’s good to share my skills.” - Faisal, TNG Collective member
TNG are an Arts Award centre with instructors specialising in working with young people with learning disabilities and Autism, please contact us if you would be interested in completing your Arts Award with us.
This Project is supported by The Big Lottery Community Fund, Bishop Creighton House, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, The Daisy Trust, MENCAP HF and Hammersmith United Charities.
