Time Sensitive acknowledges the importance of preserving memories and stories, especially those of the elderly population. 8 papier-mâché clocks act as time capsules and listening stations for audio, sharing stories and memories of the elderly. 103 year old Evie takes a listen.
A slideshow played in the back corner with images of the clocks and the audio with subtitles for the hard of hearing. https://youtu.be/Lbsv37Ycy2c
I taught weekly art classes at Mill Street Residence in Fergus Falls MN. Here are some of my students and the artworks they made.
Mill Street Residents’ artworks.
Participants were asked what their favorite possession was. These are paintings with papier-mâché frames of their objects and photographs.
This project took place in Fergus Falls MN, home to the Regional Treatment Center (aka Kirkbride). Built in the late 1800’s, the Kirkbride was an economic crutch for the city and today is an iconic historical landmark. https://youtu.be/Lbsv37Ycy2c
Stories about growing old, coming closer to death, and losing loved ones, shared by the elderly. https://youtu.be/Lbsv37Ycy2c
Stories about growing up during war time and serving in the military, shared by the elderly. https://youtu.be/Lbsv37Ycy2c
