Public Program
Self Assembly with Dr Simon Spain
Devonport Regional Gallery
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Self Assembly with Dr Simon Spain
Self Assembly is a participatory creative encounter. Individuals represent themselves with a stick figure they craft using fallen branches, assembling limbs, torso, and head, binding the parts together with plaster bandages. To stand, the figures must be connected to one another, which encourages connection and collaboration, while also symbolising balance through community. The public art project has taken place around the world since 2017. The workshop led by Dr Simon Spain culminates in a collective display of these figures, in the Avenue Exhibition Space.
Learn more about Self Assembly.
Suitable for families. Best for children over 7, young people and adults.
Free workshop, however places are limited and booking is essential.
For more information on the Self Assembly Exhibiton
Image details: Simon Spain with Self Assembly at the Tate Modern [detail] ©Dan Weill, Tate Modern 2018
Dr Simon Spain is a visual and socially engaged artist, bringing over 30 years of experience in arts programming for children and young people internationally.
As the founding Creative Producer of ArtPlay and Signal in Victoria, he leads innovative arts initiatives, fundraising efforts, and high-quality programming.
Currently, he co-directs all that we are, is Chair of Regional Arts Australia, and serves on Tasmania’s B4 Early Years Coalition.
A recipient of the Australia Council’s Community and Cultural Development Fellowship and a Tate International associate, he collaborates with Tate on capacity-building for socially engaged artists and mentors through the Australia Council Leadership Program.
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