The REWIND<<FASTFORWARD>>RECORD (RFR) initiative is hitting Derry with an exciting programme of events aimed at exploring the rich history of Foyle Pride and LGBTQ+ activism in the city.
Coordinated by artist and curator Brendan Fox and GCN’s editorial assistant Han Tiernan, the RFR initiative is a national touring project aimed at exploring local LGBTQ+ histories and representation to expand their retelling and relevance through artistic expression.
Following the success of its residencies in IMMA, Tullamore, Dublin Pride Hub, and West Cork Arts Centre, RFR will take up its 5th residency at Void Gallery.
The dynamic programme of events will see RFR host three original workshops, a rainbow walking tour, a display of protest banners, and a fabulous launch night to celebrate and pay homage to Foyle Pride. The programme will cater for all ages and all artistic levels.
GFANA – Games for Artists and Non-Artists
Workshop
Tuesday 9 August, 12-4pm
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“It is not the place of the theatre to show the correct path, but only to offer the means by which all possible paths may be examined” – Augusto Boal.
This workshop will draw on each participants immediate responses to the unofficial Foyle Pride Archive in the care of the Rainbow Project. Activating a series of techniques and exercises we will locate commonalities and intersections within their formed perspectives. Through the consideration of our bodies as both subjects and sculptural objects, participants will have the opportunity to physically manifest their ideas and concepts. This new manifestation may allow us to elaborate on how we may perceive or locate ourselves, the viewer, in this exchange of ideas. As we physically occupy the triangle of Viewer, Artist and Art-object we may attempt to develop a new line of collective questioning. Considering ideas around art, protest and our place within this sphere. A series of meditations and responses will take place offering a new ‘way in’ to the archive activating the space as a discursive platform and crucially an intergenerational place to belong.
Places are limited, so please book a ticket and if you need to cancel let us know.
Rewind Fastforward Record (RFR) is undertaking a three-week residency at Void Gallery, Derry, creating new work with local LGBTQ+ community groups and artists. Images of this workshop may be exhibited as part of the final RFR exhibition with your permission.
Placard-Making Workshop
Wednesday 10 August, 12-3pm
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In this workshop, artist and researcher Hannah Tiernan will deliver a short introduction to the history of modern Irish LGBTQ+ Activism and a selection of placards and banners that have been used during various LGBTQ+ protests. This will be followed by a placard-making workshop facilitated by artist and educator Sarah Edmondson, where participants will be guided through a process of combining typography with line drawings to create strong visual statements.
Rainbow Walking Tour – All welcome!
Tuesday 16 August, 6:30-8:30pm
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Facilitated by Eimear Willis.
Join Eimear Willis of Rainbow Project for a fascinating stroll through Derry where you will encounter some of the founding members of Foyle Pride and other LGBTQ+ activists who will share historic stories of the city and their own experiences along the way. Meeting at 6.30pm at Void Gallery.
GFANA – Games for LGBTQ+ Artists
Workshop
Wednesday 17 August, 12-4pm
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“It is not the place of the theatre to show the correct path, but only to offer the means by which all possible paths may be examined.” – Augusto Boal.
Re-visions: Your Practice, My Body. Experimental workshop drawing on each artist’s area of research and studio practice through Augusto Boal’s Image Theatre techniques.
This workshop will draw on each artists area of interest and through a series of techniques and exercises we will locate commonalities and intersections within their practices. Through the consideration of our bodies as both subjects and sculptural objects, artists will have the opportunity to physically manifest their ideas and concepts. This new manifestation may allow us to elaborate on how we may perceive or locate the viewer in this exchange of ideas. As we physically occupy the triangle of Viewer, Artist and Art-object we may attempt to develop a new line of collective questioning.
Official opening of RFR Installation
Tuesday 23 August, 6:30-8:30pm
The cumulative artistic outcomes of each workshop will be displayed alongside RFR’s series of vibrant protest banners created with the Out South Central group and Tullamore LGBTQ+ Youth to be launched at an open event on Tuesday, August 23 at 6.30pm, signalling a great week of celebrations ahead of the Foyle Pride parade.
Acknowledgements
Void Gallery is supported by Arts Council Northern Ireland, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Halifax Foundation, The Ragdoll Foundation, The Ireland Funds, Austin and Hope Pilkington Foundation, and Arnold Clarke Foundation.
