Thanks again to Nicola Dickson, artist & researcher with Glasgow University, and Lauren from the Village Storytelling Centre for working with us to facilitate our Art and Storytelling Group this year. The aim of the group was to connect the young women through art and storytelling using the theme of Transformation.
Lauren told us positive, empowering and uplifting stories on transformation. This encouraged the young women to start making their own stories on transformation.
Nic showed us how to use recyclable materials to make our very own sculptures. This was initially inspired by the Easter Island heads. We used milk bottles and toilet roll inserts to make our own versions.
We also took inspiration from the many animals that made an appearance in our stories, so we made birds, squirrels, frogs, and a cow.
For our final session on 27th April 2021, we all met together at Glasgow Green to make a mini exhibition of our work. Despite the bad weather, the young women had fun and connected with each other over their creativity.
Here are the results:
