Displaced uses projection and sound to draw connections between the story of William John Bankes, a gay man forced to flee his home in the 1840s, and prejudice and intolerance today. It draws on the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ people forced to leave their homes in the UK and around the world.
The 7-minute film is projected onto a screen that covers a closed window in the ornate Spanish Room at Kingston Lacy, the former home of William John Bankes. The video mapped projection creates an alternative ‘window’, displaying a sequence of eight narratives taken from first-hand accounts. A soundscape of everyday sounds runs through the film, bringing the landscapes and situations to life.
Displaced is part of EXILE at Kingston Lacy, part of the National Trust’s Prejudice and Pride programme, in collaboration with the University of Leicester and Stonewall UK. This programme sought to research, celebrate and challenge representations of LGBTQ lives at National Trust properties.
Client:
National Trust
Location:
Kingston Lacy, Dorset, UK
Role:
Research, creative direction
Collaborators:
Julie Howell, Lea Nagano, James Jones
This project was delivered working as part of Leicester University's Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG).
