Thursday 6 March 2014

FreeFall - Set up

IMG_3644 by thedropinn
IMG_3644, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

This is the projection screen, the DJ stage in the corner, and the graffiti wall ready and prepared.

FreeFall - Set up

IMG_3643 by thedropinn
IMG_3643, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

We have built a huge space for a projection screen.

This will be used by the amazing Urban Projections on the day of the fundraiser.

There will be VJ workshops in the day for all ages, and the live VJing at night.

Excitement is building event more!

FreeFall - Set up

IMG_3642 by thedropinn
IMG_3642, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

The Real Ale and Cider supplied by the George and Dragon Belper has arrived.

This is the first time we have done this - the first time we have offered real Ale and ciders.
Probably the only youth centre to currently smell like a brewery - we hope! as we have a great excuse ... it's a family fundraiser.

Don't worry they are safe and hidden away ready for the fundraising event.

FreeFall - Set up

IMG_3638 by thedropinn
IMG_3638, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Building the false wall for the live graffiti demonstrations.

Really looking forward to seeing these Nottingham based artists.

FreeFall - wristbands

FreeFall - wristbands by thedropinn
FreeFall - wristbands, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

The FreeFall wristbands have arrived.

Looking pretty official now. Really looking forward to see how node56 do with their first big fundraising event.

Saturday 21 September 2013

FreeFall - Set up

IMG_3645 by thedropinn
IMG_3645, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.
we have sent up the main stage and sound checked.

The RockFall stage is where all the main acts and headliner will be.

Sounds very loud.
IMG_3638 by thedropinn
IMG_3638, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.
Building the false wall for the live graffiti demonstrations.

Really looking forward to seeing these Nottingham based artists.

Saturday 13 July 2013

Belper Arts Trail 2013

Belper Arts Trail 2013 by thedropinn
Belper Arts Trail 2013, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.
The installation took 3 trips, but once it was all in place it did look pretty cool.

Belper Arts Trail 2013 by thedropinn
Belper Arts Trail 2013, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

The installation looked good once all in place.

Sadly the final idea was to stitch a timeline through the mesh banner.

Each of the stiched lines would be different colours to represent the different links and influences between projects.

This would have made it more an interactive multimedia piece of work complimenting the digitally printed mesh banners as the main display.



Belper Arts Trail 2013 by thedropinn
Belper Arts Trail 2013, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

There are 8 different frames displaying 12 different banners showing a timeline over all 13 years in operation.



Belper Arts Trail 2013 by thedropinn
Belper Arts Trail 2013, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

Through producing this timeline to discover the recontexualised projects we currently have, we also found that each year there have been more and more creative projects being ran.

This is probably because the most popular creative projects get re-ran and re-planned or even joint to future project.

This is the fist time we have brought this project evolution to our attention.

It was a very interesting find.



Belper Arts Trail 2013 by thedropinn
Belper Arts Trail 2013, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

We picked the pyramid shape and idea to represent the recycling of the creative projects we have ran.

Each of these pyramid grid timelines visually show how projects have influence and been adapted over the years.



Belper Arts Trail 2013 by thedropinn
Belper Arts Trail 2013, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

To make our recontexual timeline of creative projects more interactive we also included some QR (Quick Response) codes.

The QR codes link to sound clips or films of projects to expand on what you see on the digital timelines.

Monday 1 July 2013

Belper Arts Trail 2013 (Build)

Belper Arts Trail 2013 by thedropinn
Belper Arts Trail 2013, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.
Belper Arts Trail 2013 work begins construction. Hope this all works to plan.

Belper Arts Trail 2013 by thedropinn
Belper Arts Trail 2013, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.
The first coat of paint has been applied.
Still loads to do.

Saturday 22 June 2013

Belper Arts Trail Planning 2013

Planning and model for Belper Arts Trail 2013.

Humm, what could it be this year?



Plans and sketches for 2013 Belper Arts Trail.

- Timeline of recontexual projects.

The concept is taking old work and almost reworking / remaking / remixing it ...
We are not one artist, we are a youth centre with a vibrant past or creative projects.

We decided to pick out all our creative projects and see where they have been re-used / combined and remixed to create or inspire new projects.

For example DOODLE DRUM one of newest projects is two projects combined to create a new one. The Trash drumming evolved from Drum cirlces at a festival years ago. The illustration part developed through running a series of different art workshops and indoor graffiti sessions.

We can trace most projects back to see where they adapted and expanded from.

This will be a time consuming process, but once created it should show a visual timeline illustrating how our projects have been recontexualised over 13 years to create new creative work(shops).

Thursday 6 June 2013

Re:space [7.5] - DiBar

Re:space - DiBar by thedropinn
Re:space - DiBar, a photo by thedropinn on Flickr.

We have repainted our DiBar area.
Looks loads brighter than it was.

We are looking for funding to install some new flooring and some smart bar stools.

Can't wait to see it all finished.

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