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A event held at Arnolfini on Sunday 15th May. The event starts at 15:00.
*bbb*EXPOSURE by the vacuum cleaner*/bbb*
Informal discussion: 1pm
Performance: 3pm
“What makes Newham, Newham?”
“What was the most challenging moment during the first wave?”
“What was the most beautiful moment?”
In autumn of 2020, artist ‘the vacuum cleaner’ invited 47 Newham health workers into his artist studio and filmed conversations with them about their experiences of the first wave of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Frank and tender conversations bring into focus the complexity of each health professional’s experiences. The challenges they faced and the compromises forced upon them.
Their stories reveal their moral struggles, resulting in mental health challenges and frustrations, and how this compares to the official narrative of ‘heroes’. They also speak of their resilience in team work, peer support, and their hopes for the Newham community they serve.
The vacuum cleaner would like to share what he heard with you. Join him and Sascha Gilmour in an evening of film, live installation and sound to remember the details of a truly extraordinary time, population and place.
*bbb*"Quietly devastating"/bbb*
**** The Stage
*bbb*Ticketed Informal Discussion*/bbb*
On Sunday at 1pm there will be an informal discussion entitled 'there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.' Join health workers involved in the making of EXPOSURE, Dr Emma Young and Fox Irving with other local care workers to discuss and share strategies for sharing the stories and experience of those that have worked in health and social care during the Covid-19 pandemic. A relaxed event ideal for both health care workers and artists. Simply choose Sunday in the tickets drop down to the left to book tickets.
*bbb*Notes for audiences*/bbb*
Length: 145 Minutes
A touch tour will take place at 14:00 on Sunday May 15 ahead of the 15:00 performance.
This show is not audio-described but pre-show guidance will be sent to bookers of the touch tour.
All performances of EXPOSURE are relaxed in nature – attendees are free to come in and out of the space, move around, and there are no flashing lights or sudden loud noises.
Content note: Death from Covid-19, descriptions of mental distress, racism, pregnancy loss.
Age advice: 14+
*bbb*Credits*/bbb*
A project by the vacuum cleaner
With contribution and a very special thank you to: Adeola Agbebiyi, Andrew Kelso, Anna Collini, Anni Khan, Arun Mahay, Ben Fraser, Catriona Rowland, Charlie Hubbett, Cath Reeve-Jones, Chris Odedun, Cliodhna Gillespie, Ellie Richards, Emma Young, Esther Murray, Ferha Saeed, Fiona Sarpong, Folasade Ajagunna, Funke (Olufunke) Bella, Giuseppe Labriola, Hafiz Syed, Hannah Prytherch, Helen Parker, Lyunade Oluwatosin Ajibola, James Napier, Jason Strelitz, Jenna Finch, Leigh-Anne Hill, Lily Dryburgh-Smith, Loveness Kamzara, Luxmimalar Velauthar, Maria Vidal, Mike Willis, Petra Francis, Pragna Katariya, Rhonda Reddington, Richa Gupta, Samuel Jerram, Sara Hiles, Sean Bourke, Shabina Hussain, Susie Beck, Vijaya Munian, Yousef Eltuhamy, Yunus Dudhwala, Zarmina Jan, Zara Zaman and Person X.
In collaboration with Dr Emma Young
Design and Performance. Sascha Gilmour.
Ethics and accountability Dr Cecilia Wee
Sound Design. Rhiannon Armstrong.
Music Performance. New YVC
Audience Facilitation. Fox Irving.
Lead Interview Producer and Assistant Editor. Becky Sumerling.
Production by Jesse Bateson, Kai-Oi Joyce Yung, Beki Bateson
EXPOSURE has received support from Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, The Royal Docks Team, Wellcome Collection, Gessnerallee, and the Arts and Culture Programme, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
Entry requirements:
Informal discussion: 1pm
Performance: 3pm
“What makes Newham, Newham?”
“What was the most challenging moment during the first wave?”
“What was the most beautiful moment?”
In autumn of 2020, artist ‘the vacuum cleaner’ invited 47 Newham health workers into his artist studio and filmed conversations with them about their experiences of the first wave of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Frank and tender conversations bring into focus the complexity of each health professional’s experiences. The challenges they faced and the compromises forced upon them.
Their stories reveal their moral struggles, resulting in mental health challenges and frustrations, and how this compares to the official narrative of ‘heroes’. They also speak of their resilience in team work, peer support, and their hopes for the Newham community they serve.
The vacuum cleaner would like to share what he heard with you. Join him and Sascha Gilmour in an evening of film, live installation and sound to remember the details of a truly extraordinary time, population and place.
*bbb*"Quietly devastating"/bbb*
**** The Stage
*bbb*Ticketed Informal Discussion*/bbb*
On Sunday at 1pm there will be an informal discussion entitled 'there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.' Join health workers involved in the making of EXPOSURE, Dr Emma Young and Fox Irving with other local care workers to discuss and share strategies for sharing the stories and experience of those that have worked in health and social care during the Covid-19 pandemic. A relaxed event ideal for both health care workers and artists. Simply choose Sunday in the tickets drop down to the left to book tickets.
*bbb*Notes for audiences*/bbb*
Length: 145 Minutes
A touch tour will take place at 14:00 on Sunday May 15 ahead of the 15:00 performance.
This show is not audio-described but pre-show guidance will be sent to bookers of the touch tour.
All performances of EXPOSURE are relaxed in nature – attendees are free to come in and out of the space, move around, and there are no flashing lights or sudden loud noises.
Content note: Death from Covid-19, descriptions of mental distress, racism, pregnancy loss.
Age advice: 14+
*bbb*Credits*/bbb*
A project by the vacuum cleaner
With contribution and a very special thank you to: Adeola Agbebiyi, Andrew Kelso, Anna Collini, Anni Khan, Arun Mahay, Ben Fraser, Catriona Rowland, Charlie Hubbett, Cath Reeve-Jones, Chris Odedun, Cliodhna Gillespie, Ellie Richards, Emma Young, Esther Murray, Ferha Saeed, Fiona Sarpong, Folasade Ajagunna, Funke (Olufunke) Bella, Giuseppe Labriola, Hafiz Syed, Hannah Prytherch, Helen Parker, Lyunade Oluwatosin Ajibola, James Napier, Jason Strelitz, Jenna Finch, Leigh-Anne Hill, Lily Dryburgh-Smith, Loveness Kamzara, Luxmimalar Velauthar, Maria Vidal, Mike Willis, Petra Francis, Pragna Katariya, Rhonda Reddington, Richa Gupta, Samuel Jerram, Sara Hiles, Sean Bourke, Shabina Hussain, Susie Beck, Vijaya Munian, Yousef Eltuhamy, Yunus Dudhwala, Zarmina Jan, Zara Zaman and Person X.
In collaboration with Dr Emma Young
Design and Performance. Sascha Gilmour.
Ethics and accountability Dr Cecilia Wee
Sound Design. Rhiannon Armstrong.
Music Performance. New YVC
Audience Facilitation. Fox Irving.
Lead Interview Producer and Assistant Editor. Becky Sumerling.
Production by Jesse Bateson, Kai-Oi Joyce Yung, Beki Bateson
EXPOSURE has received support from Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, The Royal Docks Team, Wellcome Collection, Gessnerallee, and the Arts and Culture Programme, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
Entry requirements:
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