GWELEN

Emma Smith with Storylines
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GWELEN: Conjure Up The Forest! Hidden in Mount’s Bay lies Cornwall’s largest submerged forest. Discover stories of the bay from above and below the water as we explore this extraordinary landscape: it's geology, ecology, history and culture. This podcast series accompanies the artwork GWELEN: a site-specific sculptural installation that invites people to imagine the forest, created for the Penzance-Marazion coastal path by artist Emma Smith, with local residents. This podcast series is a collaboration between Emma Smith and Storylines with people who live and work in Mount's Bay.

Episodes

  1. 01/29/2023 · BONUS

    GWELEN SHORT STORIES: You’d Be Amazed What You Find

    This is Connie’s story. Connie grew up in Penzance and can be found most days collecting plastic along the shoreline in Mount’s Bay. Connie volunteers for British Divers Marine Life Rescue and the Marine Stranding Network. GWELEN SHORT STORIES accompany the interpretation panels installed along the Penzance – Marazion coastal path as part of the artwork Gwelen. Gwelen is an artwork by Artist Emma Smith with residents of West Penwith. The interpretation panels and accompanying audio have been created in collaboration with design studio TWO and Storylines, a community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://twodesign.co.uk https://www.storylines.org.uk

    2 min

  2. 01/29/2023 · BONUS

    GWELEN SHORT STORIES: Every Dive was a Mystery

    This is James’ story. James was born in Newlyn and spent his childhood in and under the water in Mount’s Bay. Learning to dive with the Penzance Sub Aqua Club in the 1960s, he was one of the earliest to dive in the bay. GWELEN SHORT STORIES accompany the interpretation panels installed along the Penzance – Marazion coastal path as part of the artwork Gwelen. Gwelen is an artwork by Artist Emma Smith with residents of West Penwith. The interpretation panels and accompanying audio have been created in collaboration with design studio TWO and Storylines, a community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://twodesign.co.uk https://www.storylines.org.uk

    2 min

  3. 01/29/2023 · BONUS

    GWELEN SHORT STORIES: Going To The Edge

    This is Rachel’s story. Rachel is a local forager who shares her passion through guided walks and books. GWELEN SHORT STORIES accompany the interpretation panels installed along the Penzance – Marazion coastal path as part of the artwork Gwelen. Gwelen is an artwork by Artist Emma Smith with residents of West Penwith. The interpretation panels and accompanying audio have been created in collaboration with design studio TWO and Storylines, a community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://twodesign.co.uk https://www.storylines.org.uk

    2 min

  4. 01/29/2023 · BONUS

    GWELEN SHORT STORIES: On A Ship Without Any Danger of Sinking

    This is Stephen’s story. His family have lived and worked on St Michael’s Mount for over twelve generations. Once a thriving commercial village and centre for trade, his family members have worked in a wide range of industries. GWELEN SHORT STORIES accompany the interpretation panels installed along the Penzance – Marazion coastal path as part of the artwork Gwelen. Gwelen is an artwork by Artist Emma Smith with residents of West Penwith. The interpretation panels and accompanying audio have been created in collaboration with design studio TWO and Storylines, a community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://twodesign.co.uk https://www.storylines.org.uk

    2 min

  5. 01/29/2023

    GWELEN: Journey Along The Coast

    listeners on a journey along Mount’s Bay Coastal Path. Travel between the sculptures as artist Emma Smith introduces the artwork and local residents share their experience and knowledge of this extraordinary landscape. GWELEN podcasts are produced as a collaboration between artist Emma Smith and Storylines, a community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. Music by Jypsonyon. Sound design by Ciaran Clarke. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://www.storylines.org.uk

    1h 4m

  6. 12/20/2022

    GWELEN: Collective Imagination and the Draw of Mount’s Bay

    In this episode artist Emma Smith is joined by Anna Berska, Senior Guide at St Michael’s Mount, Anna Renton, Director of Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Jo Esra, Maritime Historian, and the Cobnuts poetry group to explore the energetic pull of Mount’s Bay on artists, pilgrims, poets and everyone who is drawn to this landscape. GWELEN podcasts are produced as a collaboration between artist Emma Smith and Storylines, a community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. Music by Jypsonyon. Poetry by Cobnuts poetry group. Sound design by Ciaran Clarke. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://www.storylines.org.uk https://www.penleehouse.org.uk https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/st-michaels-mount

    36 min

  7. 12/20/2022

    GWELEN: Geology, Ecology and Climate Emergency

    This episode brings together the knowledge of those who live and work in Mount’s Bay to share the geology and ecology of the bay, the submergence of its forest and the resonances for climate emergency. GWELEN podcasts are produced as a collaboration between artist Emma Smith and Storylines, a community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. Music by Jypsonyon. Sound design by Ciaran Clarke. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://www.storylines.org.uk

    53 min
  8. GWELEN: Myth, Language and Legend in Mount's Bay

    01/31/2022

    GWELEN: Myth, Language and Legend in Mount's Bay

    This episode brings together local voices to share the myths and legends of Mount's Bay, tracing relationships between language and landscape. GWELEN podcasts are produced as a collaboration between artist Emma Smith and Storylines, a Community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. Music by Jypsonyon. Sound Design by Ciaran Clarke. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://www.storylines.org.uk

    32 min
  9. GWELEN: Stories of Mount’s Bay from the Land

    11/30/2021

    GWELEN: Stories of Mount’s Bay from the Land

    This episode brings together perspectives of Mount’s Bay and the submerged forest from people living and working around the bay and on the mount. From histories of smuggling to farming, foraging, beachcombing, walking, transport and the NCI watchstation, we hear a range of experiences and reflections about this unique place.  GWELEN podcasts are produced as a collaboration between artist Emma Smith and Storylines, a Community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. Music by Jypsonyon. Sound Design by Ciaran Clarke. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://www.storylines.org.uk https://graylightfoot.co.uk https://www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk

    1h 1m
  10. GWELEN: Stories of Mount’s Bay from On, In and Under the Sea

    11/30/2021

    GWELEN: Stories of Mount’s Bay from On, In and Under the Sea

    This episode brings together local stories and reflections of Mount’s Bay from those who have spent time in, on and under the sea here. These include divers, fishermen, swimmers and gig rowers, with unique perspectives of maritime history and life on St Michael’s Mount. GWELEN podcasts are produced as a collaboration between artist Emma Smith and Storylines, a Community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. Music by Jypsonyon. Sound Design by Ciaran Clarke. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://www.storylines.org.uk James Wheeler’s podcast series Aquanaut: https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/aquanaut/id1576338183

    59 min
  11. GWELEN: An Introduction with James Green, Director of Newlyn Art Gallery and Exchange, and artist Emma Smith

    11/30/2021

    GWELEN: An Introduction with James Green, Director of Newlyn Art Gallery and Exchange, and artist Emma Smith

    This episode is taken from a talk hosted by Newlyn Art Gallery at the outset of the Gwelen project in June 2021 as an introduction to the project. GWELEN podcasts are produced as a collaboration between artist Emma Smith and Storylines, a Community Interest Company who specialise in recording and sharing stories in creative ways. Music by Jypsonyon. Sound Design by Ciaran Clarke. For more information please visit: https://newlynartgallery.co.uk/gwelen https://emma-smith.com https://www.storylines.org.uk

    30 min
  • 11 Episodes

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GWELEN: Conjure Up The Forest! Hidden in Mount’s Bay lies Cornwall’s largest submerged forest. Discover stories of the bay from above and below the water as we explore this extraordinary landscape: it's geology, ecology, history and culture. This podcast series accompanies the artwork GWELEN: a site-specific sculptural installation that invites people to imagine the forest, created for the Penzance-Marazion coastal path by artist Emma Smith, with local residents. This podcast series is a collaboration between Emma Smith and Storylines with people who live and work in Mount's Bay.

Information

  • Creator
    Emma Smith with Storylines
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emma Smith with Storylines
  • Show Website
    GWELEN