Solace: Exhibition - Private View

About

You are warmly invited to our Private Viewing of 'Solace' at the Crypt Gallery, Seaford - to join artists Karen Tilley and Kevin Grist at the exhibition - and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.

What is it?

Solace is an interactive sound and video installation and project inspired by the Sussex Downs. It has been designed to get local families involved in more experimental art.

From summer 2019 to spring 2020, it will invite audiences to ask questions about our relationship with open and urban spaces, wellbeing and digital authenticity.

The work created by artists Karen Tilley and Kevin Grist, incorporates digital content captured by local people using their mobile phone and field recorders.

At this Solace exhibition, the installation will responding to the space interactively, and the artists will share learning about interactive design and engaging people with experimental art.

Ideal for:

All ages and abilities - under 16's to be accompanied by an adult. The installation contains low lighting, video projection and triggered sound.

Accessibility:

Accessible toilet: Yes
Autism-friendly dedicated session: No
Car parking onsite: No
Disabled parking: No
Guide dogs welcomed: Yes
Hearing loop: No
Level access: Yes, but the Crypt space is down some deep steps.
Wheelchair access: No, but the Crypt space is viewable from the Flint Gallery
Wifi available: No

Tickets:

Entrance to the gallery is free *Includes a glass of wine or soft drink*

How to RSVP

If you would like to come to the private view, please email: hello@sparkedecho.org

Or leave us a voicemail on 01634 540787

More info about the project is here: sparkedecho.org/solace

Who are the artists?

Kevin Grist, Sound Artist is co-founder and Director of SparkedEcho CIC. He is an experienced community musician and arts producer, focusing on music technology as a tool for live performance and composition. He has previously worked at Arts Council England, Musical Futures and AudioActive, and on projects with Glyndebourne Opera, BBC Radio 1 and Ideas Test. Kevin has a degree in Music Production, a PGCE and is a Trustee for Sound Sense, the UK body for community musicians.

Karen Tilley, Visual Artist will co-produce the Solace installation with Kevin, combining specialisms in video and sound. Karen is a visual artist working in a multi-discipline practice, which includes film, photography, audio and sculpture. She is currently resident on the 'Arts DRIVA @ Fusebox' programme in Brighton, run by Wired Sussex to develop practice in emerging technologies. Karen is also an experienced Arts Award advisor and teacher.

Who is Solace produced by?

Solace is produced by SparkedEcho CIC and is kindly supported with funding from Arts Council England and East Sussex Arts Partnership. Additional partner support will also be provided from Ditchling Museum of Art+Craft and East Sussex Music.

Photo credit: Kevin Grist and Karen Tilley (2019)