Students attending the exhibition
WW100
Art behind battle Scotland’s First World War story is being explored through the perspective of 100 young artists from across the country as part of an enthralling exhibition that combines traditional printmaking with digital technology inspired by stories from all over Scotland, engaging the minds of students
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ast year, the Learning Team at Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland was thrilled to become the custodian of the What Do We Learn from All Th1s? project. A visual interpretation of 100 stories – created into prints – of people and events of the First World War, the project is a major exhibition to celebrate and commemorate specific scenes of courage on the battlefield, within the Naval forces and beyond. The matrices that were used to develop each of the artists’ 100 unique prints are displayed on wooden plinths arranged into a map of Scotland. In addition to this visual treat, augmented reality technology then enables visitors to read the stories behind the pictures in detail by holding an iPad over the print, blending history and modern life
together. It is an exhibition that is sure to bring history to life in a way unlike before for primary and, secondary pupils, and members of the public.
COMMEMORATE Inherited from the Scottish Government’s WW100 Commemoration Project and launched at the Scottish Parliament in 2019, the young artists were supported by the Scottish Print Networks in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. A totally unique learning experience for school pupils and the public to enjoy, Gordon Michie, head of fundraising and learning at Poppyscotland, enthuses: “From individual acts of valour on the battlefield, to Naval tragedies off
Scotland’s coast, this exhibition brings century-old stories into the present day. “It’s a very personal and evocative exhibition that allows you to discover the stories behind the pictures through the artworks. For this reason, Poppyscotland Learning is so proud to be able to bring this fantastic learning tool to different communities within Scotland. “I would encourage secondary school teachers to bring their pupils along so they can experience this exhibition for themselves.”
IMAGINATION The exhibition has intrigued and captured the imaginations of all ages and generations, too, while on its travels so far.“We have had lots of positive feedback from the public,” emphasises
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