Works

MOONSHINE WALK

part of the Channel4 Big Art Projects

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Images by Alan Dunn and Leila Romaya

Conceived and choreographed by foreign investment, Moonshine Walk was an art event for the people of St. Helens to celebrate life - future and present! Over 350 people gathered at Sutton Manor Colliery on the evening of Saturday 1st March 2008 to climb the former colliery hill, accompanied by the Parr Brass Band, choreographed gymnasts, a donkey, Winston the juggler, Barry the Bold Street busker, Jon Wilkin from the Saints Rugby Club, painted 'art quote' placards, commissioned bonfires, unique umbrellas, children from local primary schools with self-made lanterns and two specially created Sutton Manor cakes.

Images by Alan Dunn and Leila Romaya

 

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Artist John O'Shea created a series of short films of the event. Click here to download a 5-minute M4V file version (25.3 MB)

 

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Moonshine Walk and the Helena Housing Big Art Programme is supported by the following:

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