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Charley Vines and Cheriton Residents

Artist Charley Vines has created a sculpture entitled Grandma’s Table, inspired by personal memories of her grandmother, but also the many flowers and vases Charley has noticed abound in Cheriton.

“Through working with Strange Cargo, I was able to experience and experiment with new ways of working. Mine is a largely solitary practice, so being able to collaborate with local people was a great opportunity,” says Vines. “There is a lot to be gained when an artist is welcomed into a community, and in turn welcomes people into their practice. It creates a platform upon which skills can be shared, barriers can dissolve, and exciting artworks can be produced.”

The partner sculpture to Vines’ work is The Pincushion, a glimpse of everyday Cheriton life which was devised and made with 20 Cheriton residents. Its many pins support small sculptures created as personal reflections on the town: the best conker tree; the view from someone’s lockdown window; Cheriton’s multi-cultural cuisine.