A Thousand Small Stories: BSL Response

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Artist Chisato Minamimura will provide a British Sign Language introduction and response to Autograph's new exhibition by Eileen Perrier

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Join artist Chisato Minamimura for a BSL response to Autograph’s exhibition <a href="https://autograph.org.uk/exhibitions/eileen-perrier-a-thousand-small-stories" title="https://autograph.org.uk/exhibitions/eileen-perrier-a-thousand-small-stories" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eileen Perrier: A Thousand Small Stories</a>. Minamimura will introduce key themes in the exhibition and contextualise Perrier's practise in relation to studio portraiture and social engagement. She will use the artist's work to expand on ideas contemplating class, cultural identity and belonging through the photographic portrait from a Deaf perspective.This event will take place in Autograph’s gallery alongside Perrier's work spanning three decades.This event will be in British Sign Language only. The exhibition talk will last around 45 minutes, starting promptly at 6:30pm and will be followed by an informal opportunity to socialise over drinks.

Chisato Minamimura is a Deaf performance artist, choreographer and BSL art guide. Born in Japan, now based in London, Chisato has created, performed and taught internationally and is currently a Work Place artist at The Place. Chisato has been involved in aerial performances with Graeae Theatre Company, London’s Paralympic Opening Ceremony 2012 and Rio’s 2016 Paralympic Cultural Olympiad. Chisato trained at Trinity Laban in London and holds a BA in Japanese Painting and MA from Yokohama National University.Chisato approaches choreography and performance making from her unique perspective as a Deaf artist, experimenting with and exploring the visualisation of sound and music. By using dance and digital technology, Chisato aims to share her experiences of sensory perception and human encounters. Find out more <a href="https://chisatominamimura.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">on the artist’s website</a>.

Everyone is welcome at Autograph. Planning a visit? Have a look at our <a href="https://autograph.org.uk/visit-us" title="https://autograph.org.uk/visit-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visit Us</a> page to find out more about getting to the gallery, accessibility and more.Limited tickets: For the best experience, a limited number of tickets are available.Accessible venue: Autograph welcomes people with all types of disabilities.BSL: This event will be in British Sign Language only.Location: This event will take place in Gallery 1, on the ground floor.Step free: Our building and entrance is step free. A wheelchair accessible lift goes to all floors.Standing event: This a standing event, chairs are available on request.

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Autograph is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.Exhibition supported by Cockayne Grants for the Arts, a Donor Advised Fund, held at The Prism Charitable Trust.Images: 1) Eileen Perrier, from the series Ghana, 1996-1997. Courtesy the artist and Autograph, London 2)Autograph, London. Photograph by Kate Elliott.

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