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Bodmin's Art Spark: Transforming the Unseen Peninsula
26 Feb
Summary
- Flamm festival brings contemporary art to Bodmin this weekend.
- Festival features clay jackdaws, sound installations, and walking sculptures.
- Art aims to foster social change, community pride, and economic growth.
Bodmin, a Cornish town usually overlooked by tourists, is set to become a hub for contemporary art this weekend with the Flamm festival. The event aims to bring high-quality art to an audience that might not typically seek it out, fostering a sense of community and purpose.
Highlights include a clay sculpture referencing local legend, a railway platform sound installation, and a bright pink walking sculpture. Professional artists are collaborating with amateurs, turning the town into an art destination and showcasing diverse works from the Liverpool Biennial 2025.
Organizers emphasize art's potential for social change, believing it can lead to community pride, economic growth, and improved well-being. Projects like the 'Re:Rooted' walking sculpture and an alternative map of Bodmin created with local youth highlight cherished spots, encouraging a new perspective on the town.
Artist Rachael Jones is displaying enlarged images of artifacts from Bodmin Keep military museum around town, offering public access to collections not currently available due to repairs. This initiative brings hidden histories into the open, adding another layer to Bodmin's unexpected artistic awakening.
