BA (Hons) Art & Design Level 4 students from Bradford College of Art explored Lewis Carroll’s book ‘Thorough the Looking Glass’, which celebrated 150 years in print in 2022.
Expanded Consciousness showcased a creative a body of work inspired by chosen narratives within the book. Through the Looking Glass can be seen as a satirical concept that considers contemporary politics, gender differences, and societal changes.
By testing a range of approaches, techniques and processes, the artists presented a variety of visual art, including photography, textiles, paint and sculpture.
The exhibition was well received. The show was covered in the Telegraph & Argus and on BCB Community Radio.
Address: Thornton Road, Bradford, BD13 3LD
Phone: 01274 834747
Email: info@southsquarecentre.co.uk
South Square is a collection of 19th Century workers cottages, in the old Yorkshire village of Thornton, famous for its Brontë connections and its impressive 20-arch viaduct.
Renovated as a community arts centre in 1982, South Square Centre is now home to ten studio spaces for a variety of artists, as well as a gallery, community spaces, archive, fine art framers, bar and a cafe.
The centre hosts community events and activities for all ages, including an ongoing workshop programme and provides community spaces available to hire.