Sus l’histouaithe du mot ‘vrai’
Ethyn Maki presents his research on the cultural and linguistic significance of Jèrriais names for seaweed and aquatic plants to the Vraiqu’sie Artist research group, exploring how these names reveal deep-rooted connections between language, history, and the natural world.
Vraiqu’sie: Wild Vegetables of the Ocean walk with Trudie Hairon
On an October research walk with Trudie, we explored different types of edible seaweeds, learned about their shore zones, sustainable harvesting, and tasted a range of flavours.
Vraiqu’sie: Visit to Jersey Heritage Archives
In October, we visited the Jersey Archives, where we had the opportunity to view artworks by Edmund Blampied, Claude Cahun, and Marcel Moore, explore the digital photographic archive, and listen to oral histories.
Vraiqu’sie: Field trip to Karame Beacon
In September we gathered with Dr. Paul Chambers, Head of the Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark who guided us through the old vraicing paths where we explored the abundance of life surrounding Seymour Tower.
Vraiqu’sie: Visit to Société Jersiaise archives
In July six artists gathered to start their research journey for Vraicqu’sie and visited Société Jersiaise to see their photographic archives and Victorian seaweed pressings.
Join the Lullaby Choir
Come sing, connect, and create musical magic with the Lullaby Choir! We are looking for 20 to 30 participants to join us for this open-access choir. Rehearsals starting in September with performances in November and December.
Album Launch: H.M.P (His Music Productions)
The Moving Arts Collective, Finding Rhythms and HMP La Moye celebrate the launch of ‘H.M.P His Music Productions’ Album at Listening Party held at the prison