Sustainable Art
SLOW ART TRAIL was a pilot, public art project that was developed by Chrysalis Arts to raise awareness of environmental issues and to explore how artists could develop a more sustainable approach to their creative practice. Chrysalis Arts encouraged local community participation in the Slow Art Trail through a programme of creative writing and visual arts workshops. The project connected with the slow food concept of taking more time to appreciate quality, sourcing materials locally where possible, the use of natural and non-toxic materials and aimed to highlight issues such as re-using and recycling, sustainable transport and responsible travel.
'A CHANGE IN THE WEATHER', Apedale Community Country Park - Staffordshire
Chrysalis Arts was commissioned by Staffordshire County Council to create temporary and permanent artworks with the theme of climate change and involving the local community. The funding was from 'Greening for Growth' and this was seen as a flagship project for Staffordshire to raise awareness in the region of the issues associated with moving to a sustainable existence.
TRANSITION Helix - Spiral - Boat
Created by Chrysalis Arts and the pupils and staff of St Paul's and Piper Hill High Schools for their new entrance atrium, the project was commissioned by Manchester City Council for their Building Schools for the Future programme. Chrysalis Arts have worked with the students and staff of St Paul's and Piper Hill High Schools to create a new artwork to celebrate the two schools coming together on one site and to symbolise the 'transition' to a new beginning. The helix spiral is a fundamental and dynamic form in nature and the concept of a sailing boat is associated with travel, adventure, history and geography and the aspiration of making a journey by harnessing the earth's natural resources in a sustainable way.
