Studio resident Matt Bjerregaard will introduce us to something a little magical that he has just installed at the end of the pier at Brean Down in Somerset. Imagine a hand cranked zoetrope, that glows with the laser-cut words of British prisoners of war from times long forgotten as it spins. He will take us through some of the personal stories and inspiration behind the work, as well as the unusual fabrication processes involved in using lasers cutting and traditional hand tools to create this unique and unexpected piece.

Sense of Place at Brean Down Fort is an installation for Somerset Art Weeks. It is a response to the stories of the people, the landscape and the buildings at Brean Down. Studio resident Matt Bjerregaard was invited to collaborate with three other artists to enable the hybridisation of their work to incorporate contemporary light technology. This enabled an intriguing combination of contemporary technology with more traditional textiles, sculpture and other art forms.

The profoundly dramatic peninsula and striking disposition of the buildings will have a mutual synchronisation to the artwork situated within the Officers' Mess. An energetic body of work takes the viewer on a visual and auditory journey for this year's Somerset Art Weeks where past histories will be brought to life through the arts, capturing the imagination of visitors, allowing for exploration and discovery. Matt’s talk will highlight these engaging works and focus upon the creative process of making a large scale hybrid zoetrope which captures the narrative of a British prisoner of war.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around just before the talk. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk to book your place on a tour.