Today at the Yorkshire sculpture park we were all encouraged to create work inspired by color, using simple objects and items found in the nearby environment. I was inspired by the moldy drain to create the above sculpture. Taking the time to work in the outdoors with simple items was refreshing, especially when the result is hearing that you created something disturbing (I’d rather disturb than bore). The park in general was one of the biggest parks I have ever been in, and having to walk around with sheep was really fun. I found myself emotionally moved when I sat in the deer shelter Skyspace; having the clouds framed in just that way made me see them differently for the first time in my life.
Oh, we actually fit in half an hour in a gift shop today which made me really happy (first time to shop during the entire trip).
In this episode, the team take a creative approach to the relationship between society and the individual. They travel to Yorkshire Sculpture to meet artist Liadin Cook.
Liadin takes them on a tour of the park to see how other sculptors have responded to the themes of humanity and society. She will then lead them in a workshop where the team will work in small groups to create their own sculpture.
Liadin’s focus will be on using everyday materials, so you can have a go yourself.
Today my role was mostly that of an observer, so I stepped back and allowed the kids to build a stone wall. The goal was to learn about keeping the tradition of building these amazing structures alive. The amount of effort it takes to create one of these walls is unimaginable, so the idea of building them just to preserve a tradition tells you how much certain cultures care about their history. I wish our Middle Eastern countries would use these positive examples to hold onto our own rich heritage.
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