MIXED MEDIUM
West Yorkshire Print Workshop, 75a Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT
info@sensationprojects.net
07985 643035
Amy Hirst is an artist whose work is interactive, playful and involves people: using creativity to inspire and share conversation, stories, ideas and debate. She leads Sensation, an arts company specializing in multi-sensory installation, storytelling and puppetry in schools, community venues, museums and galleries. Amy often collaborates with other artists and organisations to deliver projects, exhibitions and events. Trained in Theatre Design, Amy became fascinated in the way we interact and communicate through her work with people with learning disabilities. Her multi-sensory approach has developed through work in Special Schools and healthcare settings creating interactive and tactile environments and telling stories. Recent projects include creative interventions and celebration event for the D-shop, ‘Dewsbury Aspirations & Ambitions programme’ (Kirklees Council & Yorkshire Forward) and Sensory storytelling with non-verbal young people at Acorns Children’s hospice in Walsall (Walsall Council Arts into Health Team). Amy enjoys working in partnership with schools, community and health organisations, and is always open to developing new ideas, collaborations and possibilities with people. Some of the highlights so far include Sensory Shed Installations for I Love West Leeds Festival; Storytelling performance with Red Octopus Arts & Movement Company, Liverpool; Sensory Story and installation Residency at Fairfield School, Batley.