Anna Farley, 2019
19 October - 3 November 2019
In Focus is a new programme by Photoworks produced with and for neurodiverse communities. It is a co-commission with Project Art Works as part of EXPLORERS, a three-year programme of art, conversation, awareness raising activity, commissions and events. EXPLORERS is developed by Project Art Works in partnership with Photoworks and cultural organisations across the UK and Australia for neurodiverse communities, placing them at the heart of social, civic and cultural activity.
The EXPLORERS project is supported by the Arts Council Ambition for Excellence Programme and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Anna Farley has been selected for the In Focus commission, an opportunity for a neurodiverse artist to make new work for exhibition. Anna self identifies as a neurodiverse autistic adult and will make a new photographic project reflecting her experiences with support from Photoworks and artist mentors.
Anna graduated from Wimbledon College of Arts UAL: SCULPTURE in 2015. Her practice is all about how she processes information physically and psychologically. Anna has made sculpture using radios, books, sound recordings, masking tape, pegboard, paperwork and photography. Mixing concept and craft, she matches aesthetic to subject with changing materials. Photography is an important part of Anna’s practice, and her life.
In addition, work will be on show by Photography Club participants from social care settings who have worked with artists Alejandra Carles-Tolra, Bill Leslie and Lynn Weddle.
ASSOCIATED EVENTS
A chaired conversation between Anna Farley and Helen Farley. Mother and daughter discuss their experiences of the UK disability benefits system and advocacy, sharing their realities of ‘being processed’ and receiving support through the government and reflecting on whose voice is heard and listened to. Chaired by photographer Becky Warnock.
MEET THE ARTIST: Anna Farley
Wednesday 23 October 2-4.
Join Anna for an informal chat about her commission for In Focus, titled This gives you a score of 0. Anna will be present in the gallery to meet, greet and talk to visitors throughout the afternoon.
WORKSHOP: Navigating Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Wednesday 30 October, 10.30 - 12.30.
This free workshop is for parents, carers and supporters of young people aged 15 to 25 who are disabled, have autism, health or mental health conditions.PIP is the new benefit that replaces Disability Living Allowance at age 16. Many of us are used to claiming DLA but PIP is very different, so how do we go about making a successful claim? If you know a young person who will need support to claim PIP, this free workshop is for you.
Find out how to support a young person to:
- Start a claim
- Gather supporting evidence
- Make a strong case
- Manage face-to-face assessments
And if a claim is refused, find out how to:
- Challenge a poor decision
- Appeal to Tribunal
So you don’t have to remember it all, there are handouts and factsheets to take away. This workshop led by Lizzie Batten, Freelance Trainer (PIP Specialist) and Project Manager at Amaze.
WORKSHOP: Navigating Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Wednesday 30 October, 2-4.
This free workshop is for claimants, their families, supporters, shared lives carers, health and social care practitioners.
PIP is the new benefit that is replacing Disability Living Allowance for adults. Even if you have a lifetime or indefinite award of DLA, at some point, you will need to claim PIP. Many of us are used to DLA but PIP is very different, so how do we go about making a successful claim? If you are currently claiming DLA and worried about PIP, or if you are new to claiming a disability benefit and want to find out more, this workshop is for you and your supporters.
CRED TALK: Kate Adams
Wednesday 30 October, 7-8.30.
With Kate Adams, Artist Director and CEO of Project Art Works. Kate is an artist, advocate and parent activist who co-founded Project Art Works in 1997. In 2012 Kate was awarded an MBE for services to art and disability.
WORKSHOP: An Inclusive Approach to Photography
Friday 1 November, 4-6.
A practical skills workshop for artists, facilitators and social care practitioners. Artist Bill Leslie, and social care practitioner Brian Thomas, share some of their ideas and strategies for delivering creative activities for people with complex support needs.
WORKSHOP: Family Fun
Saturday 2 Nov, 11-1 & 2-4.
Inspired by artist Anna Farley we will make playful, moving sculptures using different photographic images to create our own ‘fidgets’. Enjoy working as a family to explore different materials in these relaxed, fun workshops with Phoenix Art Space artists. All you need is your imagination and a willingness to get stuck in!
