Step into my Shoes
An exhibition marking the centenary anniversary of Captain Scott's expedition to the South Pole
An exhibition marking the centenary anniversary of Captain Scott's expedition to the South Pole
'Step into myShoes', curated by artist Clare Abbatt, reflects on the importance of Scott’sextraordinary Terra Nova journey in 1910/12 as well as other significantjourneys made on foot.
Iconicphotographs of Scott's expedition taken by Herbert Ponting are featuredalongside photos of Antarctica as it is today by Anna Sutcliffe, text pieces bycontemporary artist Richard Long and new work by Clare Abbatt.
A selectionof footwear belonging to people who have made significant journeys on foot arealso on display. Among them is a boot belonging to Captain Scott on loanfrom the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge, trainers belonging to SirRanulph Fiennes and boots belonging to Northamptonshire journalist, warcorrespondent and travel writer Tim Butcher.
Artist Clare Abbatt said: "This exhibition was inspired by a project I worked on in 2009 when I met eight Indian women who now live in Northampton. Their stories prompted my interest in journeys, which has culminated in this exhibition. Step into my Shoes looks both at exceptional journeys on foot and those we make every day which can still have great significance in our lives."
Visitors who have seen the exhibition have left positive feedback including comments:
"I enjoyed the use of Multi-media and how it embraced the subject matter so holistically."
"I enjoyed the very personal, human approach to the topic. Lovely atmosphere also!"
"Beautifully orgranised and visually inspiring. A huge success."
"The drawings of the faces are beautiful"
You can see 'Step into my Shoes' by Clare Abbatt until 15th April 2012 at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery. Admission is Free.
Written by Northampton Museum & Art Gallery 17th February 2012
museums@northampton.gov.uk
Iconicphotographs of Scott's expedition taken by Herbert Ponting are featuredalongside photos of Antarctica as it is today by Anna Sutcliffe, text pieces bycontemporary artist Richard Long and new work by Clare Abbatt.
A selectionof footwear belonging to people who have made significant journeys on foot arealso on display. Among them is a boot belonging to Captain Scott on loanfrom the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge, trainers belonging to SirRanulph Fiennes and boots belonging to Northamptonshire journalist, warcorrespondent and travel writer Tim Butcher.
Artist Clare Abbatt said: "This exhibition was inspired by a project I worked on in 2009 when I met eight Indian women who now live in Northampton. Their stories prompted my interest in journeys, which has culminated in this exhibition. Step into my Shoes looks both at exceptional journeys on foot and those we make every day which can still have great significance in our lives."
Visitors who have seen the exhibition have left positive feedback including comments:
"I enjoyed the use of Multi-media and how it embraced the subject matter so holistically."
"I enjoyed the very personal, human approach to the topic. Lovely atmosphere also!"
"Beautifully orgranised and visually inspiring. A huge success."
"The drawings of the faces are beautiful"
You can see 'Step into my Shoes' by Clare Abbatt until 15th April 2012 at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery. Admission is Free.
Written by Northampton Museum & Art Gallery 17th February 2012
museums@northampton.gov.uk
