Co-creating green a strategic public art vision for Lyngford Park, Taunton

Lovesmith, George

Abstract

Understandings of Lyngford Park and proposals for the space have been developed through a series of creative engagement activities held throughout the summer of 2022 as part of the Pride in Priorswood Family Fun Days in the park. This builds on deep rooted work over many years by Somerset Art Works with Somerset West & Taunton Council, and a range of other local partners (see below).
Intentionally not described as a consultation, the activities did not involve asking people directly how they would like to see the park improved. The creative focus of this work was to give every participant a voice within the project but by introducing games and sharing stories as a way of uncovering feelings and observations.

This is conceived of as a situated way to work:
- establishing shared meanings while in the space that are inseparable
from the place
- exploring & experiencing the different areas and facilities in the park
together through different art forms
- promoting marginalised voices within a practice of equality
- creatively and collectively testing different ways to enjoy the space
&
- aiming to create new positive memories along the way

• Report Type: Consultancy Report
• Online Publication Date: Feb 9, 2023
• Publication Date: Feb 9, 2023
• Deposit Date: May 26, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: May 30, 2023
• Keywords: Public Art, Socially Engaged Creative Practice, Architecture
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10525995
• Publisher URL: https://somersetartworks.org.uk/2023/02/co-creating-green/