KIRKLEES CUCKOO
On Saturday 22nd May 2021 people from all over the world created images of endangered animals and plants using clothing donated by local communities. The giant images were photographed from the sky bringing together a myriad of pictures, from Taiwan to Brazil and from USA to New Zealand.
All the countries involved chose an animal or plant at risk of extinction in their local area. Here in Kirklees, an image of the endangered cuckoo was created in a field at Stirley Community Farm by young artists from The Children’s Art School, Holmfirth.
The 20m x 20m image was part of the global with Nature2020 project by British artist Emma K Thomas, who came up with the idea in response to the extinction crisis. It has been developed by a host of volunteers all over the world and is an official action under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15).
In support of this action 500 children across Kirklees drew their own birds from a shortlist of species considered at risk in our area: Yellow hammer, Ring Ouzel, Twite, Curlew and Cuckoo.
Companies & Artists involved: The Children’s Art School, Dave Young, Kirklees Museums and Galleries, Kirklees Culture Declares.
Young artists: Neo Aldous-Scard, Brook Aspinal, Anna Boucherat, Lola Bulmer, Emily Coddy, Charlotte Elliott, Sylvia Griffiths, Tia Harley, Sydney Harrison, Harvey Harrison, Hazel Holt, Izzy Johnson, Ehimaya Kaur Virk, Martin Marshall, Molly Marshall, Ollie McLoughlin, Frances Short, Ellie Watson, Izzy Willcox
Schools/ groups Involved: Holmfirth Beavers, Meltham C of E Primary School, Luck Lane Primary School, 10th New Mill Scout Group Cubs and Beavers, Moorlands Primary School, 1st Holme Valley (Holmfirth) - Thursday Scout Group, Kaye's First and Nursery School, Denby C of E First School, Wildlings: home education and lifelong friendships group.
