Exploring Climate Change through Art
In collaboration with Green and Healthy Frome, OpenStoryTellers have brought together four local creative facilitators to work alongside a collective of talented artists with learning disabilities. Together they express their sensory responses to an evolving climate in a unique exhibition entitled ‘Hullabaloo’.
The Intersection of Disability and Environment
The creative facilitators: Howard Vause, Mel Day, Jade Ogden and Rebekah Abhaya led our artists to explore the beauty of the natural world and the community that lives alongside it while addressing the anxiety and anger caused by waste and global warming. Increasing evidence shows that people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change. This raises an important question: Is climate change a disability issue?
Sensory Responses: Exploring Nature Through Diverse Perspectives
OpenStoryTeller artist Robin shares his thoughts on his art, the changing environment and how it makes him feel, “When people watch the film about our bus journey, I want them to think about pollution because there are thousands of vehicles now on the road. Also, the effect it has on the environment when they take out lots of trees and plants to build new roads. The Vale of Avalon could be a housing estate! When the weather gets really bad because of climate change, I feel like I could be drowning. If it’s really flooding, it is really scary for us onboard, and for the farmers and their cows in the fields.”
Art with a Purpose: Amplifying Voices of Artists with Learning Disabilities
We hope that in this collection of art, photography, film, soundscape and sculpture we can elevate the voices of people with learning disabilities by co-creating work that celebrates neurodiversity and inclusion.
The Exhibition takes place from 26th November to 5th December 2024 10.30 – 15.00 at The Round Tower, Black Swan Arts, Frome, BA11 1BB – including 1st December when you can pop in during the Independent Market. Entry is free and the building is accessible. On most days OpenStoryTellers artists will be there to show you their work.
Discovering Magic in the Mundane
Creative facilitator Howard Vause says of the video project he co-created with OpenStoryTellers artists “We invite viewers to step into a world where the mundane is magical, where the journey is more than just a destination—it’s a voyage through stories, seasons, and a landscape touched by legends”.
Join Us in Discussing Climate and Inclusion
Join us for a thought-provoking and engaging discussion at this free event
