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This project was designed as an artist-community collaboration providing a contemporary public space through the main access route across the Whinhill area of Greenock. It addressed aspects of visibility, accessibility and safety within the local community. The collaboration created an opportunity to explore questions of ownership, belonging and enjoyment for the participants and the issues pertinent to the area. The artist, Tassy Thomson worked with the Strone Youth Forum in the research and development of a design for the space. Skills training was also an aspect of this project through the Glasgow Sculpture Studios and with Lindsay Perth (digital artist).

Artists

• Tassy Thompson
• Lindsay Perth

Funding

SAC Award amount

£33,062.00

Project total cost

£48,062.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of involving an artist in the design of a contemporary space through the main access route across Whinhill, Greenock for the community.

(Please note dates and details correct at time of award.)

Consultation & Commissioning Process

The working process for this project involved, in particular, collaboration between the artist Tassy Thompson, the Strone Youth Forum and the Glasgow Sculpture Studios. Young people were engaged in the aesthetic issues of creating artwork but were also acquiring practical skills through the sculpture workshops.

Tassy Thompson was selected following an open competition the interviews of the shortlisted artists.

Outcomes

• Illuminated Sculptural Wall Feature