Opening 22 January, ‘S for Southend’ will include artworks developed by Stanford Le Hope Primary School and Estuary High School, made in workshops led by local artists Anna Lukala and Shaun C. Badham.
An inspiring new community exhibition called ‘S for Southend’ is taking place at Focal Point Gallery showcasing artworks created by residents during the exhibition ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ and from last year’s Digifest, our annual celebration of digital arts.
The exhibition also includes innovative artworks produced this year by students in the Silver Arts Award, run by local artists Laurence Harding and Philippa Steward, including sculptural pieces, photography, and film. Stop motion animation and music from sound recordings taken in Southend are just some of the works made in this year’s Digifest programme which will also be on display.
Part of the exhibition will also be in celebration of Sharon Byrne (1958-2022), a much-loved colleague of the gallery who offered guiding support and care for others, and inspired and engaged the lives of countless people through…
