Bridging the Gap (2010) — Social Art Library

By

Andrew Henon

A social documentary exploring perceived generation gaps.

For the first time ever in britain there are more people over 50 than under 25 years of age.

This demographic shift highlights the social issues and challenges we will face in the coming years. Bridging the Gap was made by young people and explores the challenges of perceived generational differences. It seeks to present an allternative view of how generations can come together and explore what they have in common, share and can learn from each other.

Young people and children worked on arts projects together and created the content for this documentary The film was executively produced by Andrew Henon, directed and edited by young people studying on the media diploma at Frome Community College.

It was supported and funded by the Cabinet Office of the third sector through the 'Company of Voices' Somerset county council pilot project. Technical support and funding oversight was facilitated by Somerset Film.

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Andrew Henon

I am a socially engaged artist with a career and provenance of work spanning over 43 years. My work is site and need based specific focussing on social, economic and ecological change. I have a profile of published works, exhibitions and events across the visual arts and poetry genres.

I have provenance track record 43 years delivering ‘Socially engaged arts’ enabling the creativity of others; Qualified with MA by research Fine Art an HND and ADMP in ‘Site and Need Based Specifics’ Spatial Design & FAETC 730/40 City & Guilds. Worked for organisations including Somerset Film ‘Generations Together’ Cabinet Office of third sector; Creativity Works as key worker during transition from North East Somerset Arts (NESA) in 2003-09; I designed, delivered projects and published books contributing towards regional portfolio organisation status. I designed, delivered and evaluated many projects working with people most disenfranchised in society; at risk vulnerable, young people and families, people with mental health, drugs, alcohol, poverty, social isolation, abuse with deprivation issues and multiple challenges in their lives. I myself experience some of the same issues and challenges as those I work with gaining insights and empathy.

https://andrewhenon.wordpress.com/poetry-films/