Art and Social Practice-The Politics of Engagement
Friday 13th March, Orkney College
VC- over 13 sites involved from Shetland, London to New York!!
It was interesting to listen to how these artists used their various disciplines to create awareness of political and social issues and through education try and bring about change.
A key speaker was Jane Trowell the founder of `Platform` an activist group that campaigns on the social, economic and environmental impacts of the global oil industry and how she tackles theses issues through art and education.
Sarah Corbetts from `Craftivist Collective` also gave a talk, as the name suggests they use craft as a tool for a slow gentle activism that addresses issues on poverty and injustice. Its a social enterprise and focuses on an audience `afraid` of `activism` but want to play their part in making the world a better place.
Also giving talks were students from other universities on projects they had undertaken in their own social practices. They ranged from community gardens, creativity in care ,alcoholism, body image and much more, to many to list but all very inspiring!!
Art can make a difference!
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