An internationally renowned artist whose underwater sculptures inspired a group of neurodivergent performers and artists in Perivale has visited them to see the work they created.
British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor attended a performance of Red Rope Live at IMPACT Theatre, where performers and artists have spent several years developing work exploring plastic pollution in the oceans.
Mr Taylor is known for creating underwater museums and sculpture parks around the world, with more than 1,200 sculptures installed in marine and tidal environments.
His work provided inspiration for IMPACT’s Red Rope project, which combines film and digital art with dance, music, poetry and artwork created by its neurodivergent performers and artists.
The project dates back to 2019, with an earlier version screened at London’s Southbank Centre in 2023.
Mr Taylor came to see the performers and artists in Perivale last month during IMPACT’s two-week Harmony and Nature Festival (3 August to 14 August 2026).
He watched Red Rope Live with his family and met some of the artists involved in the project.
The relationship is now set to continue after Mr Taylor invited IMPACT artists to visit his workshop in Kent, where they will have an opportunity to learn new techniques and explore working with sculpture and recycled materials.
IMPACT senior art tutor Lynda Elson said: “During his visit, Jason and his family viewed Red Rope and met with the artists involved in the project. The visit provided an opportunity to celebrate the creative connection between Jason’s internationally recognised environmental artwork and the work being developed by IMPACT’s artists.
“As part of this developing relationship, Jason has invited IMPACT artists to visit his workshop in Kent. The visit will provide an opportunity to gain practical skills, explore new techniques and develop ideas around the use of sculpture and recycled materials.”
