In Sirens: Songs Of Sisterhood by seven rock-like forms transform as you wander through them with watery hues and hidden voices a ever changing soundscape is created around you.
The piece is inspired by the views of women in global society, seen through the lens of ancient mythology. This special Leicester edition is shaped by the voices and experiences of a local women's group. My film the second from this years #JourneysFestivalInternational by begins with bells ringing as we turn to see the artwork installed in the gardens, as we explore the stones the various sounds of the women's voices mix with the sound of crows and the Cathedrals own resident Peregrines. As we take a closer look at the markings on the stones we experience, through the magic of editing, Day turning to night and the piece taking on an even more otherworldly form in the darkness the rocks now glow as the voices become louder in the soundscape. As we come to the end of the film we hear the cathedral bells ring out once again into the night and a choral sound fills the air.
I got “sent to Coventry”, home of Coventry Market all kinds of everything something for everyone etc. but as much as I’m sure the lady who sells rugs is very nice I’m not here for that lol. I visited the @nationaltrustcharity Charterhouse in Coventry to see artist @lukejerram7742 's Helios installation on display in the properties beautiful landscaped gardens. We begin our look at the work with a wide shot showing bees collecting pollen and visitors young and old enjoying the gardens, further along the garden path and two visitors are challenging themselves to complete a maze made from bricks in the lawns. Getting closer now we see the Charterhouse itself with it`s mishmash of styles people are picnicking and enjoying the good weather with Helios looming behind. Now up close to the art work we find a glass model of the earth made in scale to the sun, giving a true perspective of the size of the sun itself. Looming high above the fiery giant really is the...




