Fireworks
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service commissioned contemporary artists to make work within six new community fire stations, across Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland. Initiated by Commissions North the project was made possible through a collaboration between the Fire Service, Napper Architects, Jarvis and lead artist Matt Stokes.
The new media project is designed to engage the communities which are served by each new fire station. Rear projection screens and flat-screen monitors have been designed into the architecture to create focal points at the entrances of the stations.
Artists Dane Watkins, Louise K Wilson and Anna Woodford (in collaboration with Claire Mason) have created new artworks for presentation on the screens. Throughout the process the artists have explored the role of the Fire Service; its activities, and relationships with people in the station areas. The resulting commissions utilise video, digital animation, and poetry.
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Artist(s)
Matt Stokes, Dane Watkins, Louise K Wilson and Anna Woolford.
Client
Tyne and Wear Fire Service
Professional Team
Tyne and Wear Fire Service
JARVIS
Project Management
Matt Stokes
Completion Date
2005
