Sanctuary of Colour

Lenny & Whale brought their latest artwork ‘Sanctuary of Colour’ to Barnsley over the summer of 2024.

Made from repurposed and up-cycled hand painted furniture, Sanctuary of Colour created bright, bold and joyful interventions that surprised and delighted, encouraging a smile for those who experienced it.

The artwork toured locations across the borough’s six Principal Towns, including town squares and green spaces from mid-July through to late August 2024. 

Alongside the installations, Lenny and Whale in collaboration with musician Nicholas Lewis, led music and art activities  inspired by the artwork. The activities were suitable for all ages and abilities and offered a chance to explore the themes of colour, recycling and creativity.

Lenny & Whale said: "We are really excited about 'Sanctuary of Colour' popping-up in each of the Principal Towns. It's been a lot of fun hunting out locations for the artwork and we look forward meeting local people and hearing their reactions to the artwork. Alongside the installations, we will be sharing art and music activities for people to get involved in."

Jon Finch, Head of Culture and Visitor Economy, said: “Barnsley is full of culture in every part of the borough. There is so much to enjoy and experience. This exciting project will bring vibrancy and animation to our towns and villages, where our communities live, work and visit. We think that art can make people feel better and healthier, and that everyone should be able to experience it. This is how we are making culture part of people's lives.”

The 'Sanctuary of Colour' project is commissioned and funded by Barnsley’s Cultural Development Fund programme ‘Storying Barnsley’.

https://www.lennyandwhale.co.uk/soc

Sanctuary of Colour Summer 2024 locations

 

Goldthorpe

Thursday 11th July - Art Workshop at Goldthorpe Railway Embankment

Thursday 11th July - Installation at Horse and Groom Square

Thursday 8th August - Live Music and Art Workshop at Goldthorpe Library

Monday 12th August - Art Workshop at Goldthorpe Library

Monday 19th August - Art Workshop at Goldthorpe Library

 

Penistone

Monday 22nd July - Art Workshop at Penistone Library

Thursday 25th July - Art Workshop at Penistone Library

Wednesday 7th August - Live Music and Art Workshop at Penistone Library

Wednesday 28th August - Installation at Water Meadows Park

 

Royston

Wednesday 24th July - Installation at Rabbit Ings Country Park

Thursday 25th July - Art Workshop at Royston Library

Wednesday 7th August - Live Music and Art Workshop at Royston Library

Wednesday 14th August - Art Workshop at Royston Library

 

Cudworth

Tuesday 6th August - Installation at Cudworth Park

Thursday 8th August - Live Music and Art Workshop at Cudworth Library

Friday 9th August - Art Workshop at Cudworth Library

Tuesday 20th August - Art Workshop at Cudworth Library

 

Wombwell

Wednesday 21st August - Installation at Wombwell Park

Thursday 22nd August -  Live music and Art Workshop at Wombwell Library

Tuesday 27th August - Art Workshop at Wombwell Library

Thursday 29th August - Art Workshop at Wombwell Library

 

Hoyland

Thursday 15th August - Installation at Hoyland Library

Friday 16th August - Art Workshop at Hoyland Library

Thursday 22nd August - Live music and Art Workshop at Hoyland Library

Tuesday 27th August - Art Workshop at Hoyland Library