People of all ages got creative with weaving, sketching, and soap and wire sculptures at Independent Art’s Public Engagement Day last Saturday (13th August), marking the start of the arts-for-wellbeing charity’s exciting new Creative Biosphere exhibition, which runs until the end of September.
The exhibition is the culmination of a year-long collaboration, managed by Independent Arts, between the Isle of Wight Education Federation (IWEF) and artist-in-residence Trudie Wilson, exploring the unique natural environment of the Isle of Wight Biosphere.
The exhibition – which was curated by students from Carisbrooke College, features a wide range of subjects – from ammonites and wildflowers to the Brighstone Dragon Tree and the Classic Boat Museum – and an equally diverse range of artistic processes.
Artist, Trudie Wilson, said:
“It was lovely to see so many people having fun engaging with our Creative Biosphere project at our open day.
“Right from the start, we have been keen to ‘spread the word’ about the uniqueness of the Isle of Wight’s natural environment – particularly its geology and paleontology – and the importance of living in it sustainably.”
The project is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and The Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Beauty (IWAONB), and by the 2 High Street Heritage Action Zones (Newport and Ryde) and Ventnor Exchange’s #IWILL project.
Currently the exhibition is open Monday to Saturday 10:00-16:30 until the end of September at Independent Arts Creative Hub, 48 High Street, Newport.
