I have been very fortunate to spend time in Taiwan on two occasions. The first time I worked on the first tactile exhibition “A Touch of Pottery’ at the New Taipei City, Yingge Ceramics Museum and this was a follow on from my masters research project which was an in investigation into art and accessibility for those with a visual impairment.
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This was an amazing experience and I created 26 pieces for the exhibition, which also included wonderful tactile works from the museums own collection. The exhibition was such a success that they now have a permanent tactile exhibition at the Museum. The second residency, again for 3 months, followed the Taiwan Ceramics Biennale. I am forever grateful for these opportunities as they allowed space and time to work through and develop new ideas.
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This was a 3D representation of a smaller version of a vessel in the permanent collection in the museum. The tactile aspect of this piece was very important for people with visual impairment to experience this work of art.
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Engaging with the public is also encouraged while on these residencies. On the first occasion I presented a workshop to members of the public at the museum and on the second occasion I carried out a series of workshops with students at a the New Taipei Municipal Yingge Vocational High School.