Author: Joanna
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Archeologists of the Future | Time Back Way Back
Marking the finale of Lost Stations, artist Sam Meech closed the show with his dystopian-inspired exhibition, Time Back Way Back. Following a fantastic live opening event with Be. Vocal singing group and Northern Rail at Barrow Station, the exhibition has been inviting visitors to play “archeologists of the future”, digging up the relics and railway…
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Volunteers Call Out
We at Signal Film and Media are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with our exciting upcoming exhibition, which will mark the finale of our year-long Lost Stations digital arts programme. Time Back Way Back is a new exhibition from digital artist & videosmith Sam Meech, which will reimagine a corner of South Cumbria as a…
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Weds 22nd Nov | Time Back Way Back | Exhibition Opening
Inspired by a masterpiece of science fiction Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban. Time Back Way Back will see artist Sam Meech reimagine a small corner of South Cumbria as a haunting, post-apocalyptic world of science-fiction fantasy. Visitors will be immersed in a futuristic set and can expect to encounter performance, phosphorescent concrete forms, virtual reality and interactive…
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Lost & Found Exhibition | Amy Story
Following a successful opening event as part of our ‘Audio Visual’ evening with Octopus Collective, Lost & Found has welcomed many visitors to come and explore Barrow’s fascinating history. Below are some of the images from the show for anybody who missed it. Our next digital exhibition will be taking place in November so watch…
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Thurs 21 Sept | Audio Visual : Octopus Collective & Amy Story
On Thursday 21st September, we host an evening of audiovisual delights, showcasing new work by some of Cumbria’s most exciting artists to be exploring the digital realm. The night will begin with a preview of emerging artist Amy Story’s specially commissioned artwork Lost and Found, which focuses on the people and stories at the centre…
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22 Sept – 6 Oct | Lost & Found Exhibition
Amy story is a Cumbrian-based artist working in photography, film and installation. Lost and Found is a new interactive video exhibition which has been specially commissioned for Lost Stations. Amy was the selected artist by a panel of judges as part of the Lost Stations Open Call 2017.Lost and Found will mark her first solo exhibition.…
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Mon 16 Oct | Explore Digital Art : Filmmaking & Animation Workshop
Led by professional artists and filmmakers, this practical workshop will explore using different digital media to create film and animation work. Learn about filming techniques, stop-motion animation, sound recording for film and film editing in this fun, hands-on session. Open to beginners aged 18+, the workshop will be a great opportunity to build confidence using…
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Mishka Henner Talk: Photography in the Internet Age
On Thursday 15th June, we were joined at Cooke’s Studios by world-renowned photographer Mishka Henner, as the fourth visiting artist of Lost Stations. Renowned for his interrogative approach to the medium of photography, Mishka Henner has been a pioneer in the use of internet, satellites and television imagery as a source for his artistic practice.…
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Digital Photography Workshop with Felicity Hammond
On Saturday 3rd June, 13 photographers all keen to develop their digital photography skills joined a workshop led by Felicity Hammond. Beginning with the question ‘What is photography now?’, the day unfolded through exploring contemporary approaches to photography and how to really get photographs to tell a story to the viewer. Culminating in being set…
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In Defence of Industry | Opening Night
A few photographs from the bustling opening event for In Defence of Industry, our new commission for Lost Stations from Felicity Hammond. We welcomed guests from all over the UK to join us in celebrating the launch of this special piece, which focuses on the history of Barrow-in-Furness and the wider cumbrian landscape. The night included a fascinating artist talk from Felicity which…