“Behind The Picket Lines” – Multi-media pop-up exhibition about the ’84/’85 Miners’ Strike in Wales
“Behind the Picket Lines” is a pop-up exhibition that commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Welsh Miners’ Strike.
The pop-up event includes large printed banners, an audio-visual installation a soundscape and features Wales’ first interactive virtual reality mining experience.
For over five years, Vision Fountain have conducted interviews with the individuals impacted by the 1984 – 1985 miner’s strike and used them as a basis for the exhibition.
The exhibition delves into the perspectives of men and women from Wales who fought to preserve the Welsh coal industry.
The exhibition has been designed to promote conversations and to visit areas that are often left-out from multi-media exhibition events. “Behind the Picket Lines” can be adapted for a range of community spaces, such as museums and libraries.
Vision Fountain will provide comprehensive support, including trained staff, all materials, audio-visual hardware, and virtual reality hardware.
We recently visited Bridgend county. This is what some visitors wrote about the exhibition:
“Such a powerful presentation, to hear the spoken message along with amazing 3D images gives such a powerful lesson in history.” (P.J – at Blaengarw Miners Hall)
“The virtual reality was amazing.” (L.C. – Maesteg Library)
“The virtual reality was amazing. Very realiatic about the mine, without the dust and dirt.” (J.G. Pyle Library)
“Excellent. Especially the audio and visuals. Grandson of a miner who worked in The Ocean.” (M.D. at Blaengarw Miners Hall)
“Excellent presentation. 3D images, recordings. Top class.” (S.J at Maesteg Library)
“Excellent visual and audio experience. Fascinating to be “In the moment”. Thank you.” (J.H at Maesteg Library)
“A very interesting exhibition. Brought back a lot of sad memories.” (K.O Pyle Library)
“Great exhibition. Love the photos. Such power! Important to remember.” (S.G. Pyle Library)
For more information please email: chieko@visionfountain.com
