Belfast
Education & Library Board
Title: Warrina (Aboriginal word for rest in peace) Artform: Visual art, dance, music Organisation(s): St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s Primary Schools Creative Partners: Mags Byrne, John Johnston, Aileen O’Reilly, Nicky Such Area: West Belfast Participants: 9 and 10 year olds Primary School children SYNOPSIS:
The children from both schools came together to work with the artists
on an Aboriginal theme. John Johnston retold them a story which an Elder
had shared with him about three children who had been murdered. The children
and artists decided they want to create a performance piece in homage
to the children. The children worked on movement and dance with Mags Byrne
and on African drumming with Nicky Such. John Johnston and Aileen O’
Reilly worked with the children to make two murals which where the backdrop
to the performance but also quality stand alone pieces. The children performed
their piece at a showcase with an audience of parents, teachers, art professionals
and funders. The final piece was a moving and emotional journey. |
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