Reading to trees - Return by 24/09/17

Gabrielle Hoad | Return by 24/09/17 | 2017

For Return by 24/09/17 I have worked with unwanted books, stored for many years in a barn on West Town Farm.

Before the physical books are sent for pulping, exhibition visitors are invited to read their contents to trees in nearby Chillies Copse and create an alternative library. Texts, once held within the relative permanence of ink on paper, will translate to ephemeral utterances in the air.

The work is at two locations. A short video work, made alone this summer in Chillies Copse, is shown in the barn where the books are stored, along with simple instruction kits. In the nearby woodland, visitors will find evidence of previous readings, and can make their own.

4m 15s of digital video (looped) with sound, printed envelopes, labels and raffia ties.

This work in progress is shown as part of Devon Open Studios with Organic Arts.  Other artists at this venue include Felicity Shillingford, Stella Tripp, Daniel Cray and Stuart Crewes.

Saturday 16th September to Sunday 24th September 11am - 6pm

Venue 113, West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter EX2 9TG