This year artist and image-maker Fabric Lenny was commissioned by Barnsley Community Solutions to enhance and animate the environment in and around the library of the new Hoyland LIFT Centre near Barnsley.

The project built on ideas and images developed during creative engagement activities with local schools and community groups and culminated in the production of a finished design for the windows of the library area.

The children working with artist fabric Lenny have given the project a life, interacting with artists from around the world with enthusiasm, that gives the finished artwork a vibrancy way beyond our hopes.

David Witney, Barnsley Community Solutions

The project was part of a wider art programme managed by Beam, in partnership with Barnsley Community Solutions, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, NHS Barnsley and Morgan Sindall.

A short film illustrating the process of Fabric Lenny’s work in Hoyland can be viewed below.

Particular thanks go to children and staff at St Helens Catholic Primary School and West Meadows Primary School.

Lift Off Final from Fabric Lenny on Vimeo.

This film documents the process of Community Engagement activities undertaken by artist Paul Slater (aka Fabric Lenny) with pupils and staff at St Helens Primary School in Hoyland, South Yorkshire, during the development of public artwork at the Hoyland LIFT Centre.

View extracts of Fabric Lenny’s online book about the project here.