Exhibition of Survivors Art/Poetry/Photography/Craft Etc in Waterford Central Library 28/05 – 03/06 2012
Fantastic Exhibition 28th May – 2nd June 2012 – Waterford Central Library
Right of Place Second Chance proudly presents the excellent, emotive and wonderful exhibition “Walk a mile in my Shoes”
After offering our Outreach Service to Survivors over the last year one of the many positives of Survivors is the talents that exist through the Arts. There is fantastic Art, emotional yet eye opening poetry that explores the very soul of Survivors and craft that is natural and produced purely from inate talent. This however for many years in many Survivors was one which they never had the opportunity to showcase or even develop throughout their life, however we hope to have changed this in some small way.
As a result an exhibition of Survivors works was developed to heighten awareness to the general public of the talents that exist among the Survivor population and indeed their family member, additionally to the experience many suffered. Proudly displayed is work by Survivors that allows our citizens see the talents that exist and already the feedback has been excellent.
To all those that contributed, by sending in their pieces of work, we have no need to be thanked, it is us that should be thanking you for allowing us the opportunity to showcase your work. For anybody who has not seen the exhibition I would say if you can make it to Waterford before Saturday evening, please do and celebrate and show solidarity to your fellow Survivor for their fantastic works and their fantastic achievements.
Already we have been asked to develop it nationally and allow others across Ireland to experience the exhibition, so keep your eyes open into the future. Pictures and videos of the exhibition will follow.
Right of Place Second Chance,
Just wanted to say what a wonderful exhibition it is. Fantastic to see so much work and effort and talents by our fellow Survivors. Amazing the work that has been put in, keep it up.
I have seen the Exhibition in the Library yesterday and I can simply say it is terrific. I never knew how bad it mus of been for people who went through the schools but even more impressed by some of the poetry. Good work
I am not a survivor but i would like to help in the work that you do. I live in the city, could somebody call me.
My number is (08X XXXXXXX) I would be happy if someone could call me. I put it through the contact area too.
Hi Anthony,
I have had to remove the details of your phone number on the website, as when you place a comment it is publicly available.
I have however noted your details and will give you a call as soon as possible, it will probably be some stage next week when I get in touch as I have a backlog of info this week.
Angevin urgent give drop me a mail at http://www.rightofplace.com.
Thanks to Debbie also, hope you both enjoyed the exhibition! Remember it will be here until Saturday 🙂
Thanks.
Lads and Lassies,
Just amazing. I’m lost for words. This kind of positive energy is how all survivors should be protrayed through everything they do.
Full of craft, understanding and that creative pulse that pulls it all together. I’m so proud to have seen this exhibition. Wonderful, simply stunning.
Right of Place
Keep up the good work. Good to see the art and the poetry and fair play to all those who wanted there work to be displayed, full of courage.
I was very happy to see it out in the open, our thoughts and hurt and pain there for all to see and understand.
Keep up the work, we will continue to appreciate it!
Hi Paddy,
Thanks for the comment, I hope you enjoyed it, but as we said it is only part of a continued need to raise the issues and needs of Survivors. We still haven’t given up on our ambition to designate Survivors as a unique citizen group and the positives that can create.
Hope you and your family are keeping well also, Speak soon Paddy you have my number if you need anything!
Thanks as always.
Thanks Chairman,
But as you said the real success of the exhibition is the Survivors and their family members – those who allowed us to use their wonderful pieces of art/literature and craft.
We are happy to be in a privileged position to work for and with many inspirational people, who dedicate and nominate many pieces of personal expression to us to showcase. Without them, there would not be an exhibition!
I will put up pics and videos as soon as practical for those who are interested but cannot attend.
my my,what an art exhibition it is,fantastic work. As soon as you walk in,you see it pure..
Im proud as an dependent to have partaken in the exhibition,and to thank to chairman,miheal ,and staff for doing a great job
Thank you Basil.
However as I said without your input and talented Survivors/famil y members like you The exhibition would be non existent so keep up the excellent talents that you have.
You no us and all our staff are always here to support and promote it. Glad you enjoyed it. Speak soon.
Thanks.