Learning
In February 2007 a group of young people from EMTAS (Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service) took part in an art project at World Museum Liverpool. Their aim was to create a piece of contemporary stone sculpture, representing the theme of ‘Freedom’.
The group worked with artist Hilary Manuhwa using the traditional Shona style of stone sculpture from Zimbabwe. Hilary delivered a series of workshops, where the group learned about Shona sculpture, while also gaining practical skills.
The group began by discussing the idea of freedom, what it meant to them and how it could be represented. With Hilary’s help, they worked together to create this sculpture, using opalstone from Zimbabwe.
The sculpture was displayed at World Museum Liverpool from 18 June to 10 September 2007 as part of the Freedom travelling exhibition.