The project was commissioned by Cardiff University European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute (ESCRI) and funded by the Prince’s Trust. The aim was to target GCSE children who were at risk of underperforming in education at Heolddu Secondary School in Bargoed, South Wales. I worked on a series of arts workshops to help the children understand the messages from ESCRI scientists. We then presented this work at an exhibition in the new Hadyn Ellis building in Cardiff. The project was a great success and much of the credit must go to the extraordinarily charismatic and talented children.
Much of the work was made from lab instruments, such as tips, tip holders, Petri dishes and Stripettes. The Stripettes were melted and injected with paint to form the sculpture representing Blood and lymph flow through a tumour. The Origami fruit flies (Drosphila) also include personal messages on their experiences of and hopes for Cancer treatment.
The project was nominated for the NCCPE Engage Competition 2014.
Much of the work was made from lab instruments, such as tips, tip holders, Petri dishes and Stripettes. The Stripettes were melted and injected with paint to form the sculpture representing Blood and lymph flow through a tumour. The Origami fruit flies (Drosphila) also include personal messages on their experiences of and hopes for Cancer treatment.
The project was nominated for the NCCPE Engage Competition 2014.
