Verstehen
Artists Karen Le Roy Harris and Esther Rose Parkes create a new community mural on Pier Road in St Helier inspired by Jersey's landscape and identity.
Überblick
Artists Karen Le Roy Harris and Esther Rose Parkes have created a new community mural on Pier Road in St Helier, replacing a previous artwork that stood for over 25 years. Commissioned by Jersey Heritage and inspired by the La Tèrr'rie d'Jèrri exhibition, the mural incorporates visual elements referencing Jersey's coastline, agriculture, and cultural history. Additionally, the project features an original song created from community workshops, which includes a chorus in Jèrriais and can be accessed via a QR code on the mural.
Wichtige Punkte
- Artists Karen Le Roy Harris and Esther Rose Parkes created a new mural on Pier Road in St Helier.
- The project was commissioned by Jersey Heritage, drawing inspiration from the La Tèrr'rie d'Jèrri exhibition at the Jersey Museum.
- The mural is titled 'Et Là Où Tchièr Matchi La Mèr', translating to 'where the land meets the sea'.
- Community workshops involving schools, diverse groups, and a Jèrriais group informed the themes of belonging, landscape, and connection.
- A QR code on the mural allows visitors to listen to an accompanying original song featuring a chorus in Jèrriais.