{"id":72783,"date":"2020-11-19T04:57:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T17:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=72783"},"modified":"2020-11-19T08:39:03","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T21:39:03","slug":"creative-brains-workshop-survival-memorial-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/news\/creative-brains-workshop-survival-memorial-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative brains workshop survival memorial design"},"content":{"rendered":"

AFTER its inception in 2019, The Continuous Voices Arts Project is one step closer to designing a memorial to commemorate the suffering and survival of those who have impacted by sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

In its next stage, a group of Ballarat-based artists have been selected to hold workshops and team up to develop five creative research projects used to inform the eventual design of the memorial.<\/p>\n

For anyone affected by sexual abuse, both indirectly or directly, these workshops will provide an opportunity to participate and provide feedback as the teams work towards creating ideas for the permanent memorial space.<\/p>\n

Split up into five groups based on their specialities, the artists leading the projects are Paige Duggan, Geoff Hassall and George Williams for song writing and spoken word, Rebecca Russell, Dotan Caspi, Steph O\u2019Hara and Silvana Izzo for drawing and multimedia installation, Robert House, Kaff-eine, Glenn Pearce and James Money for drawing and sculpture, Eliza-Jane Gilchrist for sculpture and Michelle Dunn for photography.<\/p>\n

In relation to the musical group, Mr Hassal said that their project will be informed by all of their work both within the artistic sphere and the welfare sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important that we\u2019re not just music people and we\u2019re not just therapy or welfare people either, we can bring both elements to the project,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to give them the opportunities to tell their stories whether that be through music, song, poetry even music video.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe main thing is, we want it to be theirs, we\u2019re simply facilitators.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to the workshops, the artists were trained in trauma informed principles and both the creatives and participants will receive support from the Centre Against Sexual Assault throughout the projects.<\/p>\n

Fellow musician and song writer Ms Williams said it\u2019s exciting to be a part of a once off opportunity to capture people\u2019s ideas and stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe plan is to be open to people who come and the creativity that happens with that group,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a community response through creative action research, we\u2019re actually researchers, exploring things and making connections and pulling ideas together.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause of the nature of sexual abuse being a private and hidden away thing, I think it\u2019s really brave to start these conversations and work together towards keeping those conversations going.\u201d<\/p>\n

The overall initiative is led by the City of Ballarat in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Beyond Empathy, Centre Against Sexual Assault, Care Leavers Australasia Network and Loud Fence.<\/p>\n

Creative Ballarat public art coordinator Kate Gerritsen said the issue of sexual abuse is something the community has to to reckon with, not only in the city, but internationally as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s definitely time in Ballarat to honour survivors and allow them the space to talk about their experiences,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why the project is called Continuous Voices because we are hoping it will encourage people to start talking and keep the conversation alive.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter this step, we will be seeking further funding to complete the memorial project which may require a number of funders as well as the community fundraising started by Blake Curran which people can contribute to.\u201d<\/p>\n

To find out more or to join a project, visit creativeballarat.com.au\/continuousvoices<\/a><\/strong>, or donate to Blake Curran\u2019s fundraiser via bit.ly\/2IAFyG6<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you or anyone you know is dealing with issues resulting from sexual abuse help is available from CASA on 1800 806 292, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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