Creatures of the Deep - Old Parcels Office Artspace, Scarborough - July 2025

Julie Bailey, Wendy Galloway & Nikki White &  Blueberry Academy

 

I didn't have time to write about this exhibition at the Old Parcels Office Artspace when it was on but it was such a colourful, joyful exhibition I thought you might like a look even though you can't go and see it.  Creatures of the Deep was created by six community groups paired with local artists.  Many were inspired by a visit to SEA LIFE Scarborough.

Inspired by the seabed and coral reefs, and a trip to Sea Life Scarborough, Julie Bailey, Wendy Galloway & Nikki White & Blueberry Academy made an undersea landscape full of texture and colour using recycled materials (see above).  The Blueberry Academy provides support for young people and adults with learming differences. 

Caroline (Bobby) Hick & SPARKS PROJECT 

Caroline Hick worked with 3 groups (Eastfield Crafters, Barrowcliff Social & SAGE) from the SPARK (Solving Problems And Real Kickstart Solutions) PROJECT inspired by the lifecycle of jellyfish...

Caroline (Bobby) Hick & SPARKS PROJECT 

Charlotte Hill & Cross Lane Hospital

Charlotte Hill worked with staff and patients at Cross Lane Hospital to create creatures of the deep using waste materials.  Cross Lane Hospital provides mental health care...

Charlotte Hill & Cross Lane Hospital

Simon Doughty worked with people at the Rainbow Centre which provides support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or in crisis. They chose to create an octopus which doesn't show up on radar and is thus "invisible" which is how the people at the centre think they are perceived by others...

Simon Doughty & the Rainbow Centre

Carol Eves worked with the refugee community to create a shoal of fish from textile waste.  Some participants were very accomplished at sewing and others were novices.  Participants were encouraged to design their own fish, some incorporated symbols or techniques from their homeland...

Carol Eves & SHOAL

Dan Parker worked with the Gallows Close Youth Group.  After a trip to SEA LIFE Scarborough they decided to work in small groups to create their favourite sea creatures...

Dan Parker & Gallows Close Youth Group

There's often something interesting going on at the Old Parcels Office Scarborough.  Check it out!