Ward 21, Phase 1, Collectively Visioning the Future Through the Past
We felt it was important to give the community access to (Platform).... to feel a sense of ownership of the resources in the area, and to raise their ambitions and expectations.
As part of Glasgow Life’s Creative Communities Artists in Residence programme for Ward 21, North East, artist duo Walker and Bromwich delivered Collectively Visioning the Future Through the Past.
Working in a large ward with distinct areas, each with its own strong and separate identities, the artists decided to use the Easterhouse Mosaic to connect with people across the North East. The community-built public work, internationally recognised, still resonates with many today despite its demolition in 2003.
Themes from the mosaic ranged from ecology, economy, housing, and education to work, art, nature, friendship, and social responsibility, providing a rich source of inspiration for discussions with ward residents. This led to a series of workshops, culminating in an ambitious multimedia project involving printmaking, costume and prop making, and performance. The grand finale, in Platform’s main auditorium, was a unique performance workshop that brought together participants from across the ward to share the work they had created throughout the residency.
This programme empowered communities across the North East to make informed decisions and contribute to shaping future creative activity in the area.
A special thanks to community partners, supporters and contributors: FARE Teen Club | The Blairtummock Adult Group | FARE seniors group | Art Factory, (Platform) | Nu Gen (Platform) | St Paul’s Youth Forum | Ruchazie Youth group | Lochend Community High School | St Andrews Secondary School | Fare Fitness walks Easterhouse | Phoenix Centre women’s group | Tot’s and Teen’s Group, Molendinar | Molendinar Sewing Group | Lunch Club, Ruchazie Community Centre | Community Life Styles Day Club, Molendinar | Phoenix Centre Cycling Group, Easterhouse | Glasgow Community Energy | the North East Glasgow recovery community through the Sunday Social at Kelvin College.
