Event

This event is part of Lunchtime Responses: a series of events where members of the Towner team invite you to hear new perspectives, unique takes and personal stories about the varied works on display at the gallery.

Join Towner’s Christian Bergmann for a movement-based session around Barbara Hepworth’s sculpture Orpheus.

The title of Orpheus stems from the musician and poet of the same name. The entwining strings and swooping metal hint at how music and movement is embedded in the work – Hepworth says about the Orpheus series that she:  

 … revelled in the lightness of poise and delicacy of forms which seemed nearer to the flight of birds and their form in flight rather than to more gravity-bound rocks and humans.

In this session we will explore together different movements and actions inspired by the sculpture in a fun and interactive way. You are welcome to actively participate, or just observe and listen.  

This is a free event for ticket holders to the Barbara Hepworth exhibition.

Meet inside Gallery 2 on the first floor.

Christian has been part of the Towner Front of House team since March 2020. When not at Towner, he is often found on Eastbourne beach, walking, resting, taking photos and video shorts. He is very interested in the interplay of spontaneous movement and stillness, both in nature and in human expression.

Some of his visuals can be seen on Instagram: @chrisjbergm

We have a budget available to make this event as accessible as possible – this can include interpretation services or other access needs we can meet to enable you to participate.

If you require access arrangements, please email programme@townereastbourne.org.uk two weeks before the event date so that we can book a service if needed.