The Black Cloud

Artists Heather and Ivan Morison have created a new work to mark the launch of The Hepworth Wakefield. It takes the form of an outdoor shelter for people to gather, relax, entertain and enjoy the waterfront location. The Black Cloud has been repositioned and modified in response to the architectural and industrial backdrop of The Hepworth Wakefield. The Morisons create powerful and sensory works that explore architecture and aspects of escape and refuge. Their work is an active engagement with materials, histories and sites.

The Black Cloud was originally commissioned by Situations at the University of the West of England for Victoria Park, Bristol in 2009. Supported by Art in Yorkshire.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE THE BLACK CLOUD?

The Black Cloud takes its shape and purpose from Amazonian dwellings used by the Yanomamo tribe for performances, discussion and play. To reflect this, THW would like to invite you to use The Black Cloud in a similar way. The sculpture provides basic shelter and a platform for activities, and we would like to invite local talent and imagination to animate this back-to-basics structure. Could you, your group, your band, your circle of friends, your class, use The Black Cloud?

Activities in The Black Cloud are run by our local communities and do not form part of The Hepworth Wakefield's public programme

Yew Tree theatre group in  The Black Cloud

How to apply

Please download and read the PDF of terms and conditions here for use of The Black Cloud to check that your proposed activity is suitable

Please provide a brief description of your activity (no longer than one A4 sheet) which includes:

•  A description of your planned activity
• The number of people involved in making your activity happen
• The number of people expected to participate in your activity
• Please leave a minimum of four weeks between the date of submitting your proposal and your event
• No more than 4 attached images - these can be in addition to the A4 sheet (if appropriate)
• Details of a lead applicant, including contact phone number

Please submit your application to curators@hepworthwakefield.org

We will endeavour to respond to your application as soon as possible but please allow a minimum of two weeks.

The Wire perform in The Black Cloud