MANSFIELD AS WE SEE IT
Mansfield District Council Cultural Services have initiated an innovative digital art project that delves into the unique perspectives of young individuals on the Autistic spectrum.
Collaborating with animation artist Sophie Johnson-Hill of SOJO Animation, participants from the Spectrum WASP group have engaged in a series of nine workshops, delving into methods of expressing their interactions with Mansfield through their distinct viewpoints.
Throughout these workshops, Sophie has guided the group in the creation of characters, using music and drawing as mediums to explore their emotions and experiences. The culmination of these ideas will be brought together to create a 2-minute animated piece. Crucially, this project is driven by the young participants, the final animation promises to be both insightful and entertaining. As we eagerly await the finished product, we anticipate that it will provide a powerful voice for young individuals on the autistic spectrum in Mansfield, creating a better understanding of autism while delivering an enjoyable and engaging animation.
The animation will be finished in early 2024 and we are still finalising plans for how it will be exhibited and shared. We will post updates on our social media channels so keep following us for the latest information.
