Gather
Gather is a collaborative art project that explores the interconnectedness of humanity, nature, and personal growth. Gather seeks to illuminate the ways in which we are all intertwined with the natural world, and how our collective actions foster growth—both individually and as a community.
Beginning in 2024 at Rotherham Show; visitors were invited to gather, record and reflect on the flora and fauna of Clifton Park by producing a drawing. All works were collated and transformed into a large scale artwork. At the time, participants had no idea how their drawings would be used or what their contribution might become. The Gather Sphere is the result of this stage of the project and represents the expansive growth that is possible through collaboration.
Through the individual responses and the resulting installation, Gather is an expression of the power of unity, the nurturing force of nature, and the profound impact that collective creativity can have on the world around us.
The sphere, which features all of the artwork created at Rotherham Show, was displayed at Rotherham Roots Carnival outside The Minster. At this event, visitors were asked to think about the world beneath their feet and create a block printed plant, animal or insect. Each person printed their design onto a fabric banner that joined the carnival parade at the end of the event.
