Oceans 14 : exhibition at Artistsmeet

Oceans 14
11th June - 8th July 2019
Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Free entry

‘Oceans 14’ is an exciting exhibition representing 14 of the schools who belong to the Three Rivers District Youth Council.

Arnett Hills | Little Green | Shepherds | Maple Cross | Malvern Way | St Peter’s
St Mary’s | Rickmansworth Park | St John’s | Eastbury Farm | Sarratt | Yorke Mead Christchurch | The Russell

Their mission this year has been to raise awareness around climate change and recycling and they’ve spread this message by creating a spectacular piece of artwork, reusing materials and giving them new life!
Funded by Three Rivers District Council, Watford Recycling Arts Project (WRAP) and the schools themselves, each school took part in fun, lively workshops with visiting artists from WRAP.
The children participated in Q&A, drama games and a range of creative arts
activities to create this collaborative piece of artwork. It’s made entirely from recycled materials or those found in skips and destined for landfill, all sourced by WRAP.
The seascape, installed by the artists, fills every corner of Artistsmeet. The message about climate change is visible, with one area of the coral reef ‘bleached’ by pollution.
WRAP worked with over 2000 children in school groups of between 30 and 210,
covering all age groups across the whole district!

The exhibition ties in with the Three Rivers District Youth Council conference on the
17 June, where the work will be celebrated amongst discussions around climate
and how we can all play an important part in protecting it.

For more information about Artistsmeet and our upcoming exhibitions and events, please contact Elaine Johnson, Arts Development Officer
elaine.johnson@threerivers.gov.uk / 01923 776611

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