Category: Combined Arts

  • Making Zoetropes with Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings & Melanie Tomlinson

    In March 2019 Brighton based Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings completed her project in Birmingham with Zoetrope expert Melanie Tomlinson We will be posting pictures of the Zoetropes soon. It’s an R & D funded by Arts Council England The aim of the R & D is to find a practical solution that will realise the deaf artist’s…

  • Maral Mamaghanizadeh wins Arts Council England Grant

    Deaf Explorer are delighted that Maral Mamaghanizadeh has received funding from Arts Council England “If you want to be alive, read my lips” gives audiences, participants and wearers of unique jewellery to gain an insight into the challenges of communicating in a male-dominated society. Two experiences amplify this challenge. I am Deaf & have successfully…

  • Deaf Explorer delighted to announce Mark Smith’s successful ACE Application to develop new piece, Hut 8

    Deaf Explorer are delighted that Mark Smith’s application to Arts Council England to R & D Hut 8 has been successful! Read below to learn more about the project:  My research inspired by code breaker & father of Computer Science Alan Turing. He is focus point & middle for four different ideas. I want to explore…

  • Bubble & Butch R & D week

      Rinkoo Barpaga is directing a week of R & D, transforming his film script called Bubble and Butch into cinematic theatre, merging film and drama. With generous support from Birmingham REP and with his Unlimited R & D Commission, Rinkoo is expanding his creative force into theatre making and really enjoying the opportunity of…

  • Deaf Explorer Spotlight: Donna Williams, deaf poet

    Donna Williams is a deaf poet who uses English and British Sign Language. Working with such different languages has inspired a deep interest in translation and how her work can be made accessible to hearing and deaf audiences. She has performed at festivals around the UK including the Edinburgh Fringe, as well as in America…

  • Ruth Montgomery’s Audiovisuality showcased at Arlington Arts Centre

    Ruth Montgomery’s exhibition Audiovisuality at Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury Featured image: flute solo – the eastern sunrise From The Elements of Music A “visual music” art form exploring various aspects of music from the perspectives of deaf and hearing artists, with a focus on capturing the visual language of music. The exhibition unveils the talents of…