Interlocking Fire I

​​​Interlocking Fire I

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Dig into defence and art at Coalhouse Fort on the eve of its reanimation. Creative professional development for artists.

 

DATE: Tuesday 14th October

LOCATION: Coalhouse Fort - meet at the gate before starting time to check in.

AGE: 18+

PLACES: 12

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PLACES LIMITED - BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

 

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TIME 10:30 - 12:30​

 

Dig into defence and art at Coalhouse Fort on the eve of its reanimation. 

 

Join Coalhouse Fort Advisory Group Chair Allen Jones, who was instrumental in reclaiming the Fort in the 1980s with an initiative of returners-to-work and ex-offenders, and Artist Laura Trevail for a tour exploring the defensive features of the Fort, and a workshop incorporating those patterns into elements of our work as artists. 

 

We will be referencing these patterns in aesthetics, structure, admin, process, and intent of our work.

 

This is an activity for professional artists at any point in your career. Old hands, returners, emerging artists at any stage of life (18+), artists at a time of change all welcome. Any media or background. All kinds of art practice is equally valued in this space - I mean it, you don’t need to justify the work you make, just bring yourselves and the fire of your own hearts.

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A chance to spend time in the Fort, learn some stuff, and develop your own work. 

 

Bring materials you like to work with that will not mark the environment, sketchbooks, cameras etc. 

 

Trigger warning - adult themes, war, violence, supernatural, frightening elements.

 

Access information: https://www.lhtrevail.com/chf-access 

 

This activity forms part of Laura’s commission at Coalhouse Fort

 

“Fortified in times of threat, neglected in times of safety, surprisingly responsive to change and opportunity, the history of Coalhouse Fort speaks strongly to challenges facing us all right now. There’s a tenacity, a stubborn-ness to the place, combined with broad and expansive strategic views. A much-needed hope, even in the cracked and dampening stone.”

 

This work is made possible through a co-commission from Start Thurrock and Essex Cultural Diversity Project supported by Arts Council England 

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