Of Real Worlds in Thornton

Today is the opening day of the Of Real Worlds exhibition in Thornton:

Of Real WorldsJune 1 @ 6:00 pm - July 27 @ 3:00 pm
Celebrating 200 years since Emily Brontë’s birth.
South Square Centre
Thornton Road Bradford, BD13 3LD United Kingdom

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In 2018, we will reach the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of literature’s most famous siblings, Emily Brontë who was born just a few hundred yards from the South Square Centre. To raise awareness of this internationally significant part of Thornton’s heritage, we will mark Emily’s birth with exhibitions; events, creative workshops and a birthday party.
To celebrate this cultural milestone, South Square is working with Thornton-based artist Lucy Barker and local schools to explore Emily Brontë’s literary works. We will learn about the history of Emily’s family and also create new artworks in response to this legacy culminating in an exhibition and celebration event.
Emily Brontë, most known for her only published novel ‘Wuthering Heights’ which is widely regarded as a classic of English Literature, was also a prolific poet. She was described as a ‘metaphysical poet’ often drawing from the surrounding landscape.
Inspired by the way that Emily’s work is often described as attending to ‘tremendous themes and minute observations’ of her surrounding natural world, local artist Lucy Barker has been working with local schools to create animations, collage and visual poems which will be presented at the exhibition.
Alongside this, the exhibition will feature artist responses to Emily Brontë’s work, particularly evoking her deep interest in landscape, plants, and animals.
Join South Square Centre as we come together to celebrate this significant moment for Thornton Village for a special event marking Emily Brontë’s birthday. The event will feature live music, street food, activities, art, and cocktails.

FEATURING:
Adrena Adrena (spherical projections and live drumming)
Becky Marshall (landscape inspired techno soundscape)
Daliah Touré (Kate Bush/Wuthering Heights dance challenge)