You are invited to scratch away at the widow surface removing the layers to reveal the images that investigates Folkestone’s window spaces, the windows of Here. 

 

Words by the artist -

 

‘I'm in a period of transition with my life and my work, so I would describe myself as simply being Here. Therefore I wanted to experience and explore what it means to be Here. Not just physically here in Folkestone, but mentally - being present and working in the moment. Capturing an emotion and feeling in the moment of taking the images, not predetermining what I want to say through them. Utilising the viewfinder to slow me down and help me to discover the details around me. Using the polaroid camera was important to this process as it has no zoom so encourages physical close proximity. 

 

Casement is an unusual space it demands to be treated in a different way, as a project, as an exploration. A space to play and experiment. I love working to a brief and the window inspired me to just start and see what happened. 

 

Windows connect us to the outside world and I was outside looking in. Now I invite you to scratch away at this chalky window to also see into these Folkestone windows.’ 

 

Sarah is an artist and designer with a background in dance choreography and theatre directing, with a Postgraduate Certificate in Design for Visual Communication from London College of Communication (part of University of the Arts London). Recent projects include a commission inspired by the British Museum and work exhibited at Saatchi Gallery. The work that she produces is mixed media. Here is the raw material of a new project Sarah is embarking on.