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A new exhibition showcasing children’s emotional journey through the past year has launched at the Maritime Museum.
‘Skipton Forget Me Knots’ was opened this morning by Lady Dalton, and features thousands of paper flowers hung together in the museum’s Tapestry Room.
Set to a 27-minute score by acclaimed composer, Thomas Gandey, the display has been put together by over 3,400 schoolchildren from around the island, designing the flowers based on their experiences and feelings following the pandemic.
The project, funded by Skipton International and Arthouse Jersey, has been a collaboration between the Government’s Children’s department and multiple third sector organisations, such as: Youthful Minds, MIND, Mencap, and the Jersey Youth Service, with support from the One Foundation.
Pictured: Children from both Janvrin and St Clement Schools were in attendance for the opening of the Skipton Forget Me Knots Exhibition.
Billed as a "as a plea from each young person for their voices to not be forgotten during this challenging time", it will be available to view for free in booked 45-minute slots from tomorrow.
Arthouse Jersey Director, Tom Dingle, said: “We’d like to thank the thousands of children, teachers, facilitators and artists who have worked together to create this emotional and inspiring piece of art.
"They have produced something really special for our Island at a time when it is needed most."
Video: The exhibition features a unique soundtrack by acclaimed composer Thomas Gandey.
He continued: “In the context of this pandemic, it can sometimes feel as though Jersey is in its own little bubble. It has been an extremely trying time for many Islanders, not least our children and this project serves to remind us that there are as many experiences as there are people out there, something we could do well not to forget as we look to support each other as a community through to the other side of covid.
"This really is an installation that is relevant and relatable to us all.”
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