Past events...
THE BIG CELLAR COLLECTIVE
see youtube channel
The Big Cellar Collective exhibition ran from Saturday, 16th September, to Friday, 22nd September 2023, open to the public daily from 10 am to 10 pm. We chose the iconic Cellar 1 beneath Porthmeor Studios as the venue for this remarkable event, with the aim of rekindling the sense of community between artists and fishermen—an important connection that has diminished in recent years under the pressure of the growing tourist industry. Our primary objective was to create an immersive and unforgettable experience for visitors by blending captivating soundscapes and ambient music with the exhibition. These elements enhanced the atmosphere, inviting visitors to engage deeply with the artwork and embark on a truly unique sensory journey.
THE BIG CELLAR COLLECTIVE
see youtube channel
The Big Cellar Collective exhibition ran from Saturday, 16th September, to Friday, 22nd September 2023, open to the public daily from 10 am to 10 pm. We chose the iconic Cellar 1 beneath Porthmeor Studios as the venue for this remarkable event, with the aim of rekindling the sense of community between artists and fishermen—an important connection that has diminished in recent years under the pressure of the growing tourist industry. Our primary objective was to create an immersive and unforgettable experience for visitors by blending captivating soundscapes and ambient music with the exhibition. These elements enhanced the atmosphere, inviting visitors to engage deeply with the artwork and embark on a truly unique sensory journey.
This event was one off chance to utilise an amazing space in the historic hub of St Ives, beneath the renown Porthmeor Studios. Cellar 1 is a working fishermen cellar that was for the occasion cleared from all tools and paraphernalia of the busy community of fishermen and gave space for a week during the September Festival to a vibrant Collective of artists . Throughout this week, in addition to hosting an artist-led exhibition, we organised a series of 'pay what you can' events. These events included Spoken Word performances and ambient live music sessions, complemented by a licensed bar. Here below you'll find links to videos and sound files of the performers involved.
