Everyone: Your Place In The World

"Everyone: Your Place In The World"

Derby Museums

9 July - 25 September 2016

This summer Derby Museums invited local artists to fill the gallery with "a joyful riot of colour and technique that illustrate the theme 'your place in the world."* 

The piece I submitted "You Are Here" is a papercut map of Derby City Centre littered with familiar landmarks (Derby Cathedral, Silk Mill, Market Hall, etc), houses and cars. Growing up in Derby I've studied, shopped and drank (a bit too much) in these streets. For most of my life my place in the world has been Derby, even if at times I've wished it wasn't... 

I like maps that use symbols as well as literal representations of buildings. If you look closely the library is an open book, the registry office is a diamond ring, and the cinema is a clapperboard...

The papercut is displayed in a custom 'floating frame' (sandwiched between two pieces of glass) so that the gallery spotlights cast dancing shadows.

The exhibition runs until 25 September. If you're in the area stop by and vote for your favourite piece! 

You can find "You Are Here" in Gallery 1 (number 62). It is available for purchase via Derby Museums.

#DerbyEveryone

"Everyone is in keeping with Derby Museums' desire to actively build, encourage and value creativity in everyone.  We're delighted to see the galleries full to bursting with amazing artworks that illustrate our shared world and our place within it." 

-Andrea Hadley-Johnson, 

Co-production and Engagement Manager

Until next week...

-Karen


*"Everyone: Your Place In The World" exhibition guide