Guided Tour
Some interesting questions arose when the group engaged with Torsten Lauschmann’s work at the National Waterfront Museum. The initial reaction, was that this work was strange but really cool. Rebecca saw the work as, ‘how machines evolve’, whilst Catherine thought that it was connected with ‘obsessive compulsive disorders’. Morgan liked the noises created but thought the visual stimuli lacked aesthetics. Joshua connected the work to Swansea’s road maintenance as he commented, ‘it sounds like roadwork’s and busy Swansea’.
Niamh’s mural seemed to represent freedom for part of the group. Whilst the Exposed Graffitti, which shines through the mural, was applauded and Niamh was credited with respecting other peoples artwork.
Sara Rees’ work was very well received, with initial reactions such as; ‘its amazing’, ‘hey theres a boat’ (Michelle). ‘Its like a sea house’ (Leah). ‘There’s a wooden shack on the sea complete with cat flap’(Joe). ‘ There’s no door (Catherine)’.
After closer inspection it was decided that there was a contrast based on ostentatious second homes being compared with how some people live. Concluding with several, ‘rich against poor’, comments and the idea of competition in life and that, ‘all or most art is also a competition’ (Amy and Joe).
Moving on to Carwyn Evans’ work, ‘it’s framing the world as you see it’ said Amy and Catherine enjoyed the fact it was repeated three times, she believed representing past, present and future. Joshua concluded, ‘everything won’t last long’.
Finally the group visited the Nowegian Church, viewing Rebecca Gould’s Trojan Horse with ‘Wow’ as some first impressions. The majority of the group instantly made the connection to the Helen of Troy story and thought that the sculpture had a very clever concept. Discussions of construction took place and the Locws Set up video concluded our day.
Looking at Niamh McCann’s mural on the back of the Dylan Thomas Theatre
Looking at Torsten Lauschmann’s orchestra in the National Waterfont Museum
Looking Torsten Lauschmann’s orchestra in the National Waterfont Museum
Artworks
On arrival to the school, it was apparent how much preparation work the students had done. Some students had all ready started producing their artworks. The students were very clear about what they wanted to portray with a huge variation of separate projects on the go.
The projects included their thoughts on an industrial future, recycled school uniforms, concepts about freedom, views about today’s youth mixed with religion, welsh culture, historical and fantasy art.
It was clear that the Locws tour had engraved a potent, inspiring twist upon their artworks. The children worked well within the boundaries of the classroom situation to produce their artworks portraying their views.
They used the Locws experience as inspiration towards their G.C.S.E. portfolios.
Peter said that he, ‘really enjoyed working as a team’. Amy and Catherine said, ‘this was an excellent experience I wish to come across again, today has been so cool’.
‘It was a way to speak your mind without getting into trouble’, (Catherine).
‘Absolutely fantastic an abundance of knowledge or current day art’ (Amy).
One of the recycled school uniforms
One of the artworks portraying views about today’s youth mixed with religion
A surreal artwork reflecting thoughts on an industrial future
The Swan
