Seeking Inspiration

Posted on June 23, 2010

Hello, My name is Sim Panesar and I’m the Keeper of Art at the Shipley Art Gallery.  I will be blogging along with Paul to keep you updated on the new commission. 

We are seeking inspiration for the new work from local residents. We are interested to see some of your special objects – in particular ones which carry some memory or resonance of Gateshead.

Whilst Museums and Art Galleries hold public collections of artworks and objects of significance, we all have our own personal ‘special’ objects in our homes – these may not be particularly expensive or valuable (in a monetary sense) but usually they carry specific memories and associations for us.

The objects might be made of ceramic, glass, metal, plastic or paper – photographs, pictures, books.  The objects may be connected with the town – they may have been made in Gateshead, or be a souvenir of a special event here. They might also be very personal, with no obvious connection – but we are still very interested to see them and hear the stories associated with them.

Upload your images here:   http://www.flickr.com/groups/shipleycommission/

Sim