Palimpsest Exchange.
This project was originally commissioned as part of Milkfloat Projects; where six artists were invited to spend three weeks developing a community focused project for the transportable exhibition space: Milkfloat. The “Milkfloat” was a converted caravan that served as a studio and exhibition space in Roath.
During three weeks in July 2013, I produced multiple drawings and photographs based on mapping, observing and experiencing the Roath area. This included collaborating with members of the local community, in particular the Roath Local History Society, in order to explore the particular cultural heritage of Roath and the experiences of local people.
The project acted as an opportunity to share factual information, stories and personal reflections on the area and members of the public were invited to exchange photographs taken by me. For each image taken something about Roath had to be left behind: a drawing, a photograph, a poem, a letter, an object.
For ‘Made in Roath’ the palimpsest exchange opportunity was reworked as part of the Cardiff MADE (Milkwood Gallery).