VISUAL VERNACULAR
The Signing Mother – A Visual Vernacular For Derby
We trained students from The Royal School for the Deaf Derby in video history. As part of the project, students interviewed parents who are deaf and took part in Visual Vernacular workshops led by Martin Glover and Zoë McWhinney.
From this research grew our bedtime story: The Signing Mother – A Visual Vernacular for Derby, told through British Sign Language and mime.
You can now experience The Signing Mother as it is video-mapped inside our giant bedside lamp — The Giant Daffodil, on display at Nightlight Lullabies at Derby Museum and Art Gallery until 1 November.
VV Poet & Performer: Donna Mullings
Videographer & Editor: Samuel Ash
Project Director: Marion Duggan
Facilitator & Deaf Consultant: Martin Glover
Lighting: Will Thomas
BSL Interpreters: Emma Walker & Maria Bradley
VV Workshops & Development: Zoë McWhinney
Assistant to the Director: Bethany
Talent Liaison / Runner / Makeup Artist: Kate
Lighting Department Trainee: Pandora
Camera Department / BTS Content: Mason Eleanor & Jacob
Special thanks to RSDD staff: Maria Banks and Marie Clampitt
Filmed on location at: The Royal School For The Deaf Derby
With thanks to those who shared their memories: Richard, Lizzie, Tanvir, Wendy, Angeline, Gloria, Breish, Grace, Sam, Paige & Venessa
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Nightlight Lullabies Derby is created and produced by Murmuration Arts. Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England. In partnership with Derby Museums, The Royal School For The Deaf Derby and Derby Festé. Supported by D-Youth Hub, Action Deafness and Family Hub Derby.