Workshop
We’re delighted to be able to offer this workshop through our partnership with the National Gallery, London, as part of ‘The Triumph of Art’ project. We invite you to this workshop hosted by Artist Fran Copeman, where you’ll make a pop-up book using your own images. This workshop is aimed at those who may already have an established art background and can utilise this workshop as an opportunity for continuous professional development. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+
Spaces for this workshop are limited, please let us know if you are unable to attend so we can offer your space to someone else.
The storyline in the book should be about something that you are engaged with locally. We want to hear your stories about politics and activism, how you have fun, and where you do these things. They can be anything, great or small – in the home, on the land or out in your communities. For example – Are you interested in the environment? Are you a carer? Where do you listen to music?
Please collect things to go in your book. Think about bringing photographs, photocopies, newspaper and magazine cuttings, and writing. These need to be 10cm x 15cm to fit in your book, or can be cut down to this size.
This event is part of The Triumph of Art, a UK nation-wide project by artist Jeremy Deller. It was commissioned by the National Gallery, London, as part of NG200, its Bicentenary celebrations. The Triumph of Art is being developed in partnership with Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee, Mostyn in Llandudno, The Box in Plymouth and The Playhouse in Derry-Londonderry. Supported by Art Fund.
This is a group event held in a space at ground level, with accessible facilities. For questions on access accommodations or any other queries, please contact [email protected] or call 01492 879201
Artist profiles and statements
Fran Copeman
Fran Copeman (b.1985 London, UK) received a BA from Goldsmiths College in 2009 before completing a MA from the Royal College of Art in 2023.
Fran is a documentary artist who lives and works in London. Her expansive practice incorporates installation, drawing, print, sound and more. She explores the social and political intersections within specific communities in Britain in the context of land access, dance, protest and politics. Of particular importance are connecting themes such as expressions of freedom, human behaviour, social control, trespass, folk dance and ritualistic gatherings.
Fran was shortlisted for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2022. Recent exhibitions at Project SPACE, UK (2024), Truman Brewery, UK (2023), Southwark Park Gallery, UK (2023), ArtHouse Jersey, UK (2022), Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery, UK (2022) and Trinity Buoy Wharf, UK (2022). Recent book fair at BABE (Bristol Artist Book Event), UK (2024)
