The Sacred Memory Bank Exhibition
Our Workshop Visit to Kirkby Gallery to see The Sacred Memory Bank Exhibition on 12th February.
A group of eight curious ‘would - be’ artist parishioners went along to visit and create personal artworks. We joined the exhibiting artists Jeff Young and Mike Badger for a bespoke workshop exploring the relationship between objects, memory and reminiscence. We used objects, writing and assemblage to unlock the stories held within maps, postcards and curios personal to ourselves, and created our own unique artwork to take home or gift.
The photographs tell the story of the afternoon. Mike and Jeff shared stories behind their work and creative lives throughout the session. Listening to stories of times gone by, happy places remembered, struggles relived and a whole range of emotions recalled, all fuelled the lively chatter and heartfelt conversations had.
The following statements on the walls around the gallery encourage thought and pondering on memories triggered by items and conversations.
Every step takes you somewhere
Fragments of a life well lived
It’s really about what’s outside the box
A place of quiet contemplation like a prayer
Time awakens when you remember
Assemblage is a form of alchemy
We may well have an exhibition of our own!
