Inside Out is an exciting project that brings the hidden gems in the museum collections bursting into life for local people and visitors. Using digital technology objects can be seen in the communities where people live, work and visit.
Local digital artists have collaborated with Herefordshire community groups. People of all ages have chosen objects from the collections including an early 20th century hop stilt, a Victorian Noah's Ark, parasols, a penny farthing, a stuffed fish and a peacock feather hat! From these objects digital installations have been created and are now available to tour the county.
Noah's Ark
An interactive arcade type installation that explores many themes linked to a Victorian Noah's Ark, including animals in their natural habitats, climate change, Victorian life and the biblical story of the great flood. You can navigate all this from the comfort of a chair and using four simple buttons. Suitable for all ages and great fun to try.
Andy Round who created the Noah's Ark is a visual artist who uses multimedia as a medium, focusing on interactive installations and digital collage work. He has created digital interactives for public display across the West Midlands. View more of Andy's work on Paradise Multimedia
Hop Stilt
A beautiful projection based on the themes of agriculture and the countryside. Using original photographs of hop stilts in use and combining these with images from the Herefordshire landscape, the artist has created layers of images in vibrant colours.
Nuala Hussey who created the Hop Stilt projection runs an art practice in Hereford called Damhán Alla Art, focused on art installations, illustrated journals, and oil paintings. She works on projects that have a strong grounding in research and community, and as well as selling paintings across Europe, she has created art and design work for many local organisations. View more at nualahussey.com and Instagram @damhanallaart
Book an installation for your local group or venue
The installations are available for local groups and venues to host. For more information and to book to borrow the installations:
For more information and to book to borrow Noah's Ark installation
For more information and to book to borrow Hop Stilt installation
or call 01432 383383.
We can discuss or send you details of the installation requirements/specifications when you enquire.
Tour schedule
Noah's Ark is currently on tour. Come and try it out at:
- Ross Library - 1 March to 2 April 2024
- Ledbury Library - 4 April to 7 May 2024
- Colwall Library - 10 May to 8 June 2024
- Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre (HARC) - 25 June to 17 July 2024