Artist Clare Thornton is interested in collecting stories and curiosities; making sculptures, textile pieces, costumes and live social events inspired by the materials and objects she collects. She is curious about the memories and stories we fold into personal objects, and plays with everyday materials to create installations and ‘scenes’ which speak to the people and places where she is.
As part of her Laura Ashley Residency at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Clare will create a live activity in the Gallery. She invites local residents to visit her at work and to bring along an object that says something about them. These objects can be large or small, something you might use for work or an interest or hobby. Clare will place these objects in the Gallery, creating a 3D ‘landscape’ unique to the people and place of Aberystwyth.
All items will be returned. If you would like to contribute something to this installation, please bring it along to the Gallery from 27 May or email [email protected] to deliver it earlier.
Timetable for Gallery Participation project:
Family drop in sessions:
Sat 28th May and 4th June 2pm – 4.30pm
Open drop in sessions:
Tues 31st May 2pm – 4.30pm
Wed 1st June 10am – 12.30pm
Thurs 2nd June 5.30pm – 8pm
Fri 3rd June 2pm – 4.30pm
Antiques Roadshow day:
Thurs 9th June 2 – 4.30pm – Clare will be present in the gallery to talk about the installation
And Clare will be giving a short presentation during Zoe and Claudia’s Artist Talk evening in the cinema on Thurs 16th June, all are welcome.
