An exciting new exhibition ‘Rediscovering Ferens’ has opened at Ferens Art Gallery, curated by local artist Louise Cole from Liminal Creative.
The exhibition focusses on the theme of identity and curators have explored what identity means to them, and to communities in Hull.
We caught up with Creative Producer Louise Cole to find out more:
“We’re re-presenting ‘Sirens’, which was commissioned by Freedom Festival arts trust and presented as part of the festival last summer.”
“The new piece of work is called ‘Expansion of Existence’ and is all about my heritage and ancestry. My aunt has done the most incredible family history research and found me some incredible stories to gain inspiration from.”
“The interconnectedness of humanity and how we all contain the same matter that was present at the big bang. I just find that such an amazing thing to think about.”
“The piece is made up of seven spheres of different sizes, almost like planets. One of my ancestors was a suffragette so I’ve got the colours of the suffragette flag.”
“It features a hundred names of the women going back to the 1670s. Some of the stories are also in spoken word which is motion triggered.”
‘Sirens’ runs until 26 April and ‘Expansion of Existence’ is on until 21 May. You can also meet Liminal Creative in Ferens Gallery every Wednesday, 11am-1pm to talk about the work.