Voices

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From Jukeboxes to Films: Amplifying Voices Throughout Different Art Forms

art installations - end-of-life care - filmmaking - fostering - marginalized voices - public health

Discover how artists and filmmakers are transforming storytelling and highlighting marginalized voices in unique ways. Dive into the world of public art installations, powerful videos, and foster care celebrations!

Elisa Hamilton, a Boston-based artist, embarked on a creative journey to transform a jukebox into a storytelling masterpiece for a public art installation. This innovative project aimed to engage the community through both sound and visuals, showcasing a blend of creativity and technology. Meanwhile, a filmmaker seeks to create content that gives voice to marginalized individuals in unique and compelling ways.

The End-of-Life Essentials team at Flinders University took a different approach by creating a powerful video that amplifies the voices of end-of-life patients, shedding light on their perspectives and experiences. This initiative highlights the importance of empathy and understanding in healthcare practices.

In a heartwarming event, Warwickshire residents are invited to celebrate the launch of the 'Hey Foster Carer' booklet, a touching tribute to children's voices in fostering. This initiative aims to recognize and appreciate the dedication of foster carers in providing a nurturing environment for children in need.

These diverse projects showcase the power of art and media in amplifying voices across different platforms, from jukeboxes to films, leaving a lasting impact on communities. Through creative expression and storytelling, these initiatives strive to create a more inclusive and empathetic society.

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Voices, not vinyl: artist transforms a jukebox into a storytelling ... (WBUR)

Elisa Hamilton needed a jukebox. The Boston-based artist had a concept for a public art installation — and what it would sound and look like — but first she ...

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Image courtesy of "Columbia University"

This Filmmaker Wants to Create Content Featuring Marginalized ... (Columbia University)

Notebook is a Columbia News series that highlights just some of the many fascinating students who study at our University.

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Powerful video amplifies end-of-life patient voices (Medical Xpress)

The End-of-Life Essentials team at Flinders University—part of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences—created The Patient's Perspective video to ...

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Image courtesy of "Warwickshire County Council"

"Hey Foster Carer": A celebration of children's voices in fostering ... (Warwickshire County Council)

Warwickshire residents are invited to attend a celebration event to the launch the 'Hey Foster Carer' booklet in Old Shire Hall on Wednesday 28th February.

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