Identi-Toy Project: Exhibition and workshops at Jubilee Library, Brighton

 

Introduction

 

The Identi-Toy project is a visual communication experiment aimed at exploring how personal identities are reflected in the objects we create. This initiative, involving neurodiverse youth artists, provided a platform for participants to investigate and express their identities through innovative artwork.

 

Project Objectives

 

The Identi-Toy project sought to:

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• Examine how interests and personal identities are embedded in the objects we create.

• Enable neurodiverse youth artists to combine art with technology in their creative processes.

• Encourage young participants to explore their personalities, inspirations, and hidden alter egos.

 

Participants

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The project engaged neurodiverse young people from:

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• BACA School

• Priory Oak Centre in Lewes

• mASCot at Brighton Youth Centre

 

The participants, aged between 8 and 16 years old, worked alongside Exploring Senses artists to produce their artworks.

 

Activities and Process

 

Throughout the Identi-Toy project, participants engaged in:

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• Exploring Personalities: Reflecting on their interests and discovering what inspires them.

• Combining Art and Technology: Learning to integrate art with technology, specifically through 3D pen workshops provided by Exploring Senses.

• Creating Artworks: Developing unique pieces that reflect their personal identities and hidden alter egos.

 

Exhibition

 

The artworks created during the Identi-Toy project were displayed at Jubilee Library, Brighton. This exhibition showcased the creative outputs of both neurodiverse youth artists and Exploring Senses artists, highlighting the intersection of personal identity and artistic expression.

 

Support

 

The project included 3D pen workshops provided by Exploring Senses, which played a significant role in supporting the exhibition from April to May 2022. These workshops facilitated the participants' ability to translate their ideas into tangible artworks.

 

Conclusion

 

The Identi-Toy project effectively demonstrated how personal interests and identities can be expressed through creative processes. The exhibition at Jubilee Library provided a valuable platform for neurodiverse youth to showcase their talents and engage with the public. The integration of art and technology through the 3D pen workshops further enriched the participants' creative experiences and outcomes.