New work commissioned for Ebbsfleet Citizens Archive:
River Reflections by Harun Morrison
River Reflections is an audio work for a listening bench placed on the Northfleet riverside - find the bench in Chimney View Park.
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Wayfinding to Our Memories by Sahra Hersi
Wayfinding to Our Memories is a 4m tall, large scale artwork. It was commissioned by Cement Fields for Ebbsfleet Citizen Archive project and created in collaboration with Y1 and Y5 students at Cherry Orchard Primary Academy in Ebbsfleet.
Through a series of workshops, young people reflected on their memories of home and their local area while listening to audio and film clips from Ebbsfleet Citizen Archive, featuring older residents’ recollections. Inspired by these experiences, the students crafted wayfinding signs and drawings, blending their own memories with those from the archive. The artwork features symbols such as bunting, referencing the Queen’s Jubilee, and ice cream, a shared memory across generations. Additionally, elements like trains and nods to the area’s shipping heritage are included, reflecting both past and present.
Constructed from unpainted aluminium, the artwork’s shiny, reflective surface echoes the nature of memories reflective and ever changing. Over time, the shininess of the aluminium may fade, mirroring how memories might change or fade with age. This choice of material captures how memories reflect their environments and evolve over time. This artwork serves as a symbol and portal, encouraging viewers to pause, reflect on their own memories, and appreciate the unique connections across time and experiences. made a 3D memory wayfinder with Cherry Orchard Academy schoolchildren.
All Change by Walk Tall and Andy Field
Walk Tall and Andy Field directed a performance with local young people inspired by memories recorded for the Archive.
Ndini (This is me) by Mbeke Waseme
Mbeke Waseme created Ndini (This is me) - a series of photographs and memories of people who came to live in the area.