Alice Brown and Ellie Mills
Project Description
Alice and Ellie's project will dive into both the physical evolution of Sauchiehall Street - how its streetscape, retail and cultural use has changed over time - and its intangible heritage, in the memories of the people who use it. Together with workshop participants, they will collect stories whilst creating a soft sculpture model of Sauchiehall Street, utilising creative mediums such as storytelling, visual art, and craft to engage communities in reclaiming their cultural heritage and ownership of their shared spaces. They are particularly interested in using Feminist City thinking, to imagine what a safer, more accessible city centre would look like to people in the community, with an aim to diversify the voices informing the regeneration of Glasgow's City Centre.
Artist Biography
Alice Brown and Ellie Mills are an artists with backgrounds in illustration and signwriting. Alice is a Glasgow-based illustrator, designer and maker whose vibrant, illustrative style brings to life themes of mental health, self-care and storytelling. Her work is rooted in the belief that art can foster wellbeing and personal growth, inviting others to engage in a shared dialogue about wellbeing and creativity. Ellie Mills – aka Ellietype – is a Glasgow-based sign writer and visual artist. From hand-painted signs to upcycled textile pieces to large-scale public artworks, her work is a celebration of vibrant queerness and loud, unapologetic femininity. Together, they love to work on community-focused projects, creating playful, immersive worlds for people to explore.
Soft City public workshops
Come get crafty! Connect with others whilst learning and sharing craft skills in a supportive, relaxed environment. Everyone is welcome to take part, whether you're new to craft or an expert stitcher. Together we will use different textile crafts and techniques to make a big soft street.
Visit the booking page to book your slot:
Thursday 6 February, 5:30 - 8:30PM book on Eventbrite here
Saturday 8 February 12:00 - 4:00PM book on Eventbrite here
Monday 10 February 11:00 - 3:00PM book on Eventbrite here
Events are drop in so you can stay for as long or as little as you like, but booking helps us keep an eye on numbers ahead of the day.
Soft City website
Have your say and join in!
Alice and Ellie have created a website & archival resource for their project 'Soft City'.
Here you can join in by ordering or collecting a craft pack, engaging with archival research, or sharing memories of your favourite social spaces on Sauchiehall Street and hopes for the future.