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PRESS RELEASE
The Way Ahead
Art Exhibition.
The Way Ahead, an exhibition taking a bold, humorous and thought provoking look at disabled peoples experience of access and integration, opens at Faith House, Holton Lee from 14th January – 16th February 2005 with a private view on 22nd Jan (1 – 3pm). Holton Lee is the first venue to receive this exhibition as part of a UK national tour.
In this exhibition, artist Caroline Cardus supports disabled people to speak out about their everyday experiences of access and integration using the familiar format of the UK’s Road signs. The designs have been produced as authentic, life sized metal road signs which will be exhibited inside the award winning exhibition space Faith House and outside in the grounds of Holton Lee
The exhibition first opened at InteractionMK in Milton Keynes and was timed to coincide with the final stage of the access to goods and services provision of the Disability Discrimination Act coming into force.
Since 1st October 2004 providers of goods and services like pubs, restaurants, theatres and shops have to consider making changes to physical features that make it difficult for disabled people to use their services.
Caroline Cardus is a disabled artist who enjoys making work that is bold with regard to disability experience. She says:
“As an artist, I believe in using my art as a medium to speak about my experiences, good and bad. I wouldn’t change who I am, but sometimes I wish the world were different.
My life experience as a disabled woman creates nuances, little ripples, that affect my whole perception and relationship with the rest of the world; of people, of the environment, of personal choices in everyday life, be it shopping, socialising, working or travel. Art is a perfect vehicle to explore these experiences.”
I am proud to see this project take on a life of its own. The people who took part produced a very diverse collection of signs. They speak frankly about abuse and discrimination, but also look forward – to personal relationships and integration. Together with them, this project is stronger than one voice alone could hope to be.”
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