‘The Ingram Collection: Skyscapes’ brings together Modern British Art with extraordinary works of art created by adults with learning difficulties from groups within the local community. LinkAble, Cranstock Day Centre, Activity Extra, Geesemere, ArtBox Surrey and The Harbour Day Centre are the six groups which took part in the hands-on project. Print-maker Tozzy Bridger, along with installation artists Jono Retallick and Mary Branson, worked with the groups to produce the artwork in a series of workshops which were run over a period of several months. The result of this work is an exhibition of intriguing and beautiful skyscape prints and an installation of extraordinary columns of cloud floating in ever-changing light that are shown alongside the skyscapes from The Ingram Collection that inspired them.
Director of The Lightbox Marilyn Scott comments “What is special about this exhibition is the participation of so many community groups and the access they were given to The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art. The Lightbox is very fortunate to house such an important collection and Chris Ingram’s approach to the way the pieces are used by local groups is inspirational. This magical exhibition is a tribute to Chris, his collection and his tremendous generosity.”
Special Projects Manager Rib Davis commented “The exhibition is part of a much wider project called Our Museum which is funded by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation. This initiative involves nine museums and galleries who are working to involve local groups more within their community… Thanks to the six local groups who took part in this project, to The Paul Hamlyn Foundation, to Chris Ingram and to artists Tozzy Bridger, Jono Retallick and Mary Branson. Most of all I would like to thank the participants who were great to work with and who have created an excellent exhibition.”
‘The Ingram Collection: Skyscapes’ will be on show at The Lightbox gallery and museum from 10 May – 22 June 2014, entrance is free of charge.
