One Horton Heath
Public art updates
OHH community consultation: Public Art Vision
The requirement for public art on-site at One Horton Heath was agreed with Outline Planning Permission. A Vision has been developed with input from local residents and stakeholders for delivery of projects over the next ten years.
Read the Vision for Public Art at One Horton Heath
(clicking this link will open the pdf).
Visit the One Horton Heath website to read more about the development.
First artist in residence appointed
Local photographer Simon Bray has been appointed as the first artist-in-residence for One Horton Heath. Through a partnership with John Hansard Gallery and Winchester School of Art at the University of Southampton, Simon will be undertaking a PhD Studentship and inviting residents to participate in his research, exploring the local environment through photography.
Council Leader Keith House said; “We’re proud to be working in partnership with the University of Southampton on this project, which aims to innovate through high-quality research and create unique experiences for our One Horton Heath residents"
Simon Bray has exhibited at galleries and festivals nationally including The Southbank Centre, The Whitworth, Open Eye Gallery and Brighton Photo Fringe. His work has been featured by The Guardian, British Journal of Photography and the BBC, including an appearance on The One Show.
"I've been working as a socially engaged photographer for many years, alongside the recently bereaved, prisoners, young people and refugees. This PhD opportunity will allow me to bring all of that experience and knowledge to develop a body of research that I hope will encourage creativity and community engagement for many years to come. It's a real privilege to have been selected and to have the chance to work alongside some wonderful people at both the Council and University."
Follow updates on Simon's work in progress on the Artist in Residence page.