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In 2012 we celebrate our 50th birthday. To mark this, we are commissioning Birmingham born Jony Easterby - whose first experience of the arts was as an 8 year old at mac - to create Sounding the River, a series of bespoke art works that explore the River Rea as a key connecting point for Birmingham.
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Situation
The River Rea, which flows alongside mac birmingham, is amongst the 'top 10 most polluted rivers' in the UK. The impact of urban life is taking its toll on our immediate environment, with various unwanted pollutants from the ubiquitous shopping trolleys to more toxic substances. We want to highlight the fact that reversing this is within our grasp and help artists to work with local residents and community groups to create a solution to conserve flora and fauna along the river's path.
Solution
Working with a collective of artists & naturalists, we will run a series of practical & creative workshops to enable local residents to engage with the biodiversity of the Rea & help create habitat for riverside creatures. The project will culminate in an exciting night-time journey of sound, light & performance, flowing from mac into the further reaches of Cannon Hill Park. An innovative spectacle of discovery & adventure, the event will be suitable for people of all ages & backgrounds.