ART SOCIAL: Feel My Words: The Power of Text in Visual Art

Wed May 29 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC+01:00

Oriental Museum | Durham

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ART SOCIAL: Feel My Words: The Power of Text in Visual Art
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Join poet, picture-maker and playwright Lizzie Lovejoy in a workshop to combine creative writing and visual art.
About this Event

Inspired by Durham University's extensive archive, participants will explore the potential power of using both words and image together before developing their own creative outcomes. This workshop will enfuse visual poetry with image making, emphasising the impact of words within art. All you need to bring is your pencil case and your own voice.


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About Lizzie

Lizzie Lovejoy is a Darlo born Poet, Performer and Picture-Maker. They've spent their life listening to peoples words, and now Lizzie translates local narratives into creative works.

Working across the length of the region, from North Shields to Scarborough, Lizzie's home is their inspiration because the North is a tale worth telling and contains so many stories worth hearing.

Lizzie has recently collaborated with Durham Miners Gala, Darlington Hippodrome and the BBC Schools Share Your Story Tour.


Instagram - @lizzie_lovejoy_illustration

Twitter/X - @Lizzie_Lovejoy

Website - www.lizzielovejoy.com


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Oriental Museum | AccessAble

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Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, United Kingdom

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