In this section, you can find artwork and creative responses which have been inspired by memories of Grimsby Docks. Have a look at the work of Sue Stone, who has captured her memories of Grimsby Docks in artwork and fondly remembers the time visiting the docks with her father and drinking ‘a mug of ship’s tea’. Here you can also find other creative responses from the project including photographs from a movement workshop held by Soul Roberts with students from Grimsby Institute and artwork produced in a workshop led by Di Brookes.
- MEMORIES OF THE DOCKS -
ART OF THE DOCKS
Frederick Charles Stone
Textile artist Sue Stone remembers her time spent on Grimsby docks where her father Fred was a fish merchant.
GIFHE Workshop
A movement workshop was held at Grimsby Institute where Performing Arts students responded to memories and stories from the docks.
Imagine Club Workshop
Young people at the Imagine Club created artwork inspired by the memories and stories of the docks that we have collected for the project.
Di Brookes Workshop
Local people attended a 4 week painting and drawing class led by artist Di Brookes, to create artwork inspired by memories of the docks.
Soul Roberts Movement Piece
Artist Soul Roberts performing a movement piece at Petersons Smokehouse inspired by the memories of individuals who have contributed to the project.
Lino Printing Workshop
Attendees at a lino printing workshop were inspired to create lino prints by the memories of the docks we have collected for the project.
Plaster Relief Workshop
Hosted by Oli Turnpenney from Turnpenney Pottery, participants carved and moulded designs into plaster inspired by the memories of the docks that have been collected for the project.
Anna Bean Workshop
Artist Anna Bean led a community art workshop in Freshney Place in Grimsby. Participants had the opportunity to make their own pop up mask and props and have their photo taken in the photo booth.