All across the city, in a moment of wider social
and cultural upheaval, hidden worlds are shifting
and revealing their secrets…
… Restless Worlds offers glimpses into magical
miniature worlds which bring joy and escapism
in this unsettling time, with each piece
telling a unique original story….
TRIALS OF BLISS 2021
Commissioned for Manipulate Festival
Restless Worlds Kinetic Sculpture Trail
The seemingly timeless and utopic Renaissance architecture of Florence sets the scene as we unravel layers of deceit and disinformation in the present day.
Dawn Taylor (left) Chell Young (right)
Creating in Covid
Taken from The Glasgow Times
Chell, a sculpture, film and sound artist, adds: “Over the past year we’ve all experienced the passing of ‘time’ very differently and we’ve all learned to be patient in ways we didn’t know possible.
“To me, Restless Worlds doesn’t only mark the reopening of cultural exhibits but it represents fresh creative communication in a dark time.
“Everyone who visits the sculpture trail can take something different away from the experience. Young children can simply enjoy the beautiful and intricate visuals whilst others can venture deeper and discover hidden meanings or find parallels in their own experiences. My own experience during lockdown greatly informed my work ‘Trials of Bliss’ and it feels amazing to see it venture out into the world after so long in isolation.”