Text describing red hand sculpture reads: This moving sculpture explores the ways in which attention can be directed and received by Deaf and hearing people. In American Sign Language (ASL), one of the most common ways to attract attention is by waving downwards with one hand and tapping in a person's field of vision, while another way is to point. The giant inflatable red arm at this end of the gallery waves towards the Houses of Parliament for the attention of policymakers in government. The erosion on the wall symbolises the ongoing need to advocate for Deaf rights and inclusion. When the arm is deflated, it represents the exhaustion of needing to do this.
Two bricks with 1880 THAT imprinted
Description of different terms relating to language and communication for deaf people
1880 THAT on a large, brick-shaped banner at the opening of the exhibition. Wooden frame behind, oak-effect flooring
And here's an explanation of the enormous inflatable red hand! As someone who isn't deaf, and is forever curious about communication, I found the whole thing really interesting and eye opening
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