The inspirational Newlyn based Shallal Dance Theatre came to take part in a workshop, run by Jane Bailey on 23 September. A very productive day was had by all. It was like a big mediterranean family get together working outside the polytunnel in the sun!
Really enjoyed being outdoors and a chance to experiment. Absolutely thrilled with the photographic artwork!
Shallal member
Acetate photo of Mr and Mrs T.R. Bolitho in a donkey carriage by the summerhouse circa 1890 with hedge behind. Photo by Elaine and Jo.
A poem by Elaine Stammers, inspired by the workshop day at Trengwainton.
You both sat there stiffly in that donkey carriage, symbols of a lost, forgotten age, going nowhere.
We carried you away that day to explore, let you off the page, to travel a little, out of left field.
We let the spirit of the place, the garden, speak its own story, and set you free.
Trengwainton Gardens/Shallal 23rd September 2016
Seeing the old pictures really gave some perspective and then using them to be creative with helped bring them to life.
