Sunday, November 14, 2004
Beamer in Wales for the Torfaen Big Vision
Last night and for the next three nights a Beamer is in Torfaen in south Wales where Nottingham artist Faye Chamberlain is projecting images she has created as part of the 'Torfaen Big Vision' onto the BLAENAVON IRONWORKS and Cwmbran CIVIC CENTRE.
The Big Vision is part of Torfaen's unique approach to Community Strategy Consultation.
They are trying to create visual impressions, especially through working with young people, to create a sense of what they expect Torfaen might look like in the future. Images may be positive and aspirational, alternatively they may be negative and controversial. These images will inform how future services are planned to avoid a negative future and promote a positive one.
Beamer tryout session at Cwmbran Civic Centre
I accompanied the Beamer down to Cwmbran in south Wales for a tryout session.
With the normal lens fitted and projecting across a main road it filled the front of the Civic Centre entrance (see image above). We also tried it out on an old stone walled building (see image below) it worked well but due to a flag pole and a tree viewing was restricted.
Beamer tryout on old stone wall
Check this link for more details of the Torfaen Big Vision: http://www.webster.uk.net/optimalview/wrd/run/portal.show?c=695
