Benches

One day two friends, who happened to be artists, took an interest in public benches, why are they here, what view do they offer, who sits on them and why? They decided that an arts project might be the best way to answer these questions, get to sit and have a nice chat with strangers, combine their artforms to learn more about their own practice, and see if they would still be friends after working together.

So ‘Benches’ is a collaborative mission combining dance, photography and digital processes. Created from thoughts and images of the people of North Staffordshire and Stoke-On-Trent this project uses public benches as a meeting point and aims to unveil aspects of the areas contemporary identity. Public response will inspire a contemporary movement piece which will be photographed and displayed in the public realm.

Sarah Nadin

Sarah Nadin is a Visual Artist based in North Staffordshire. Since leaving University she has worked in Italy and the UK. Working predominately in Stoke-On-Trent, Sarah uses a variety of media including; graphic design, photography and hand-generated processes to creatively develop her local area through professional commission and community arts.

Clare Reynolds

Clare is Dance Artist delivering dance and movement work across Staffordshire and Cheshire. Clare trained in contemporary dance at Laban, London. When not delivering or choreographing community based dance she embraces the opportunity to perform, develop her skills as a dancer through further training, and collaborating with other artists and artforms.