We’re looking for old, worn, or unwanted swimming costumes for a creative, intergenerational project exploring women’s experiences of ageing, safety, health and beauty standards planned in June & July.
Have one spare? Arrange to drop off donations to our office in St Pauls by getting in touch, email Madie on: connections@bristolwomensvoice.org.uk
About the project:
As part of Bristol Women’s Voice’s Intergenerational Events Series, we have partnered with the charity Alive to deliver a series of bi-weekly, intergenerational creative workshops running throughout June and July.
This project replicates an original art project “Instructions Not Included” conceived and developed by Bristol-based artist Amanda Hall.
‘”Instructions Not Included” is a collaborative arts project which explores how women and girls feel about ageing, using preloved swimming costumes as a basis for their creations. 64 women from around the UK contributed to the project, sharing thoughtful and moving stories to accompany their works.
We invite women of all ages to explore their experiences of ageing and beauty standards through craftivism. From the pressure to remain youthful and attractive, to the invisibility many older women feel, participants will embellish old swimsuits as a way to challenge societal norms and patriarchal expectations through creativity and meaningful conversation.
The project will culminate in a week-long public exhibition at the Create Centre in August, showcasing the transformed swimsuits and celebrating the voices, creativity, and resilience of women across generations.
All the events are listed on our EventBrite page.
