Renaissance Project - 2019/2020
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Introduction - Commissioned Artworks for the Renaissance Project Sept - October 2019
This is a series of 3 125cm x 85cm #textile #artworks commissioned for www.renaissance-moves.com. The project, led by Chris Hunt and Benjamin Dunks have asked artists to respond to #data they have collated while implementing their brand new #falls#prevention programme. Using new #technologies and innovative approaches to movement and strength training, the aim is to build confidence in individuals' physical abilities for adults living in Sheltered Accommodation. Renaissance: a falls prevention programme
“Renaissance is a brand new falls prevention programme using movement and strength training in a completely different way. This programme supports participants to explore their own range of movement and strength development, as we are all different and all need different things to survive and thrive. It is also fun, challenging, engaging and unique. The programme has been designed for vulnerable adults living in Sheltered Accommodation, but is also being developed for other audiences and participants.
The programme has been developed over the past year, and the most recent iteration of the work has been the a research programme looking at the movement of the programme, measuring changes in that movement and participation engagement. We have been working with immersive technologies and with partners from Plymouth to Bristol and Bath.
We have been supported on this journey by the South West Creative Technology Network, Arts Council England South West and the Innovation in Healthy Ageing (ERDF) programme.” (https://www.renaissance-moves.com/ Sept 2019)
These are just in studio progress images at present and will be updated at the time of exhibition. Details to follow soon.
Materials and Techniques
Wood, linen, pins, cotton, Embroidery.
