“After WWII, ‘Britain’s bread hangs on Lancashire’s thread’”
- “Last of the Industrial Revolution” a film by lets go global and global youth in Greater Manchester.
Jeremy Deller’s installation type project “Procession” looks at the large communities built around the mills and factories that began appearing around area in the late 19th century. The procession featured people from the 10 boroughs of Manchester, the procession featured the noise, the colour and the excitement of a typical parade – but with a Mancunian twist. Groups featured include ‘The Blackout Crew’ from Bolton, ‘Rose Queens’ from Trafford, ‘The Stalybridge Brass Band’ from Tameside as well as a celebration of the worlds first fish and chip shop in Oldham.
"I love processions – as humans, it’s almost part of our DNA to be instinctively attracted to big public events that bring us together. A good procession is in itself a public artwork: part self-portrait and part alternative reality." Jeremy Deller
“Deller's work, which is self-effacingly about involving others and about recognising, and giving dignity to, the small but important acts of expression, enthusiasm and creativity that go almost unnoticed in everyone's lives."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/charlottehigginsblog/2009/jul/06/manchester-procession-jeremy-deller
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/charlottehigginsblog/2009/jul/06/manchester-procession-jeremy-deller
This is an interesting bringing together of communities, celebrating more how it used to be when the communities were stronger. This representation of the communities is something I am looking to bring into my work within the wmc’s.
