Fiona Hooton
Site Seeing: Exhibition and Residency
17 May – 16 June 2016
Canberra artist Fiona Hooton will be taking up a one month residency at Ashfield Council’s Thirning Villa from 17 May to 16 June to coincide with her exhibition Site Seeing at AirSpace Projects. During the residency Fiona will be undertaking projects in the Ashfield Council Area.
Read on to find out more about Fiona Hooton’s events and activities:
Site Seeing
Exhibition, 3-18 June
Opening Friday 3 June, 6-8pm. All Welcome!
AirSpace Projects, 10 Junction Street, Marrickville
New works by Fiona Hooton, Site Seeing includes models and maps of cities assembled from found, building blocks and sampled fragments of film. These assemblages investigate our conflicted relationship with cities, their public sites and private spaces.
Ashfield Stories of Place (digital project)
Stories about place not only enhance local community belonging but also give outsiders insights into the values and connections within the local community. Stories put us in touch with others, our surroundings and with ourselves.
Fiona is seeking volunteers to assist with telling digital stories about Ashfield, people, places and events. If you are interested email:
Ashfield Lightning Talks
7.15pm, Wednesday 15 June
Thirning Villa, 40 Arthur Street, Ashfield
Come along to hear speakers, channel stories (5 mins each) about spirited people, places and events linked to Ashfield’s past and present.
Held in association with Ashfield locals and community groups.
Suitable for all ages
Free, bookings recommended
https://register.eventarc.com/34390/ashfield-lightning-talks
Shapeshifting – Sculpture Workshop
10−12.30am, Sunday 12 June
Thirning Villa, 40 Arthur Street, Ashfield
Explore what’s extraordinary about the spaces and places you live, in this hands on workshop. Re-shape your neighbourhood by tearing up past and present maps and combining them with your imagination. Investigate ideas of what a ‘model’ city might be and build your own version using recycled materials.
Suitable for ages eight and up.
Free, booking recommended
https://register.eventarc.com/34066/sculpture-workshop-shapeshifting-ashfield
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