Tagtool

Ange Taggart’s artist in residence programme in Dundee ended a couple of weeks ago. The Final Gathering event gave the opportunity to get a glimpse of her work involving the Tagtool.

“I’m happy there is now an active group of people keen to utilise the tool in the city. The grand plan is to establish a core Tagtool interest group to support and encourage the use of the tool in the city. Laura Simpson from Nine Trades project will initially communicate with key players to get the ball rolling.”

A photo taken during the double Tagtool session at the Final Gathering.

“I’m delighted to say that a few things are already underway, we have several arts and community organisations with ideas in the pipeline, and at least ten people/organisations who want to build their own Tagtool.”

Amelie at the age of 3 is playing with the Tagtool. She is definitely one of the youngest Tagtool users and obiously enjoying herself, while Ange is taking care of the parents.

“At the moment it would help engage with young people. Especially with those who are not confident with their literacy and not confident with themselves that they are any good at anything. The fact is they can pick up that little pen and do a scribble and we get art at the end of it. It will help the fun element of learning, helping them to mix with other people, team building, there are loads of things it can address.”

Ange also posted some responses she has recieved during the recidency – here is a handwritten letter from enthusiatic parents.

Finally there is a video from the Tagtool session at the Hannah Maclure Centre. It’s a timelapse of Tagtool art at the Guerrilla Gallery launch party. The Tagtool was used by members of the public throughout the night in response to live music from Esperi and Edward Shallow, and a DJ set from Captain Congo.

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