Central Bedfordshire Council commissioned an artist, Emily Tracy, to produce a public artwork in the foyer of All Saints View, an independent living scheme in the centre of Houghton Regis.
A series of interviews were recorded by residents living at All Saints View and from the local area in July 2022. They reflect upon objects and memories that have special significance, perhaps reminding them of people and places they have loved, and also on the history of Houghton Regis and the present.
Emily Tracy has created socially engaged projects which invite collaboration over many years. Using collage, objects and collaborative research, and, inspired by museum or archive ordering systems, she works to create participatory installation, small sculptural pieces, collage and artist books. These often reflect upon our relationship with our surroundings and our changing environment.
Emily has created projects for The Arts Council, SPACE, Metal (Peterborough), The Museum of London (Docklands), The British Museum, The Bloomsbury Festival and Up Projects. She has presented her work at LCN (SPACE), Nunnery Gallery, Akkigalleria, Finland, and Shunt Lounge. www.emilytracy.co.uk
