Urban Surrealism Exhibition

As part of the Education Partner Programme, we have been working with Portsmouth College this year on a project that links urban design and surrealism.  The exhbition, the result of 12 workshops, is currently on display at the Pop-Up Shops in Commercial Road, Portsmouth.   

Starting with an exploration of Surrealist art and studying the work of artists such as Salvador Dali and GiorgioThey then took a ‘virtual’ walk around the model and selected still images of interesting and inspiring viewpoints.  From these, they introduced texture and imagery that expressed the history of the site.  Some artworks are straightforward; some are mysterious; all tell an urban story and express the student’s interpretation of the powerful interplay of place and meaning.

Viewing is by appointment (or just drop by and look in the window as it very viewable). Drop a line to Carl at: info@deerparkalpha.org if you would like to view the exhibition.

The Education Partner Programme has been established to create a teacher focused approach to exploring ways that the designed built environment can be used for enhancing the delivery of the school and college  curriculum and developing professional practice. It also provides opportunities for teachers and built environment professionals to come together and share good practice and work collaboratively.  The built environment (architecture, public space, landscapes) provides a fantastic and free resource right on the door step that is accessible to everyone to use for learning.