New community art initiative

We are excited and encouraged that the group of artists behind The Gathering are looking to create a piece of community art around the theme of Run with the Fire.

The Gathering was a contemporary art installation created as a Fringe event during the final week of the British Art Show 7 in Plymouth. It featured around 60 life-sized figures, created by community, church and school groups, to represent the millions whose lives have been transformed by one person. Just over two thousand years ago a comet, or star, moved across the eastern Mediterranean skies to herald the birth of a child. The Gathering reminded its participants of the significance of this historical moment for every individual and for the future of our planet. Over 400 people visited the installation during its brief three day appearance and the feedback was hugely encouraging to those involved.

Run With The Fire UCB Radio interview

Sue Newham of Veritasse could be heard speaking about the Run With The Fire project this morning on UCB - click here for the UCB website. To see the online debate generated today by Sue's interview, click here.

Paul Hammond asked questions about Sue’s own art before finding out more about the Run with the Fire project. He then went on to explore what makes good art. The interview followed on from the unveiling of the installation artwork RUN by Monica Bonvicini in the London Olympic village.