In addition to the visual and tactile aspects of this work, recorded original music, narration and explanation by Janis Page and Ty Burhoe can be played back on Compact Disc players that are provided with headphones. Like the Raven, Giricoccola explores the commonality and differences in the visual, aural and tactile senses. Comprised of seven bas-relief panels, this Italian fairy tale is rich with themes of transformation and redemption. The story is illustrated with a variety of materials including slate, bronze, limestone, cherry wood, silver and gold leaf and is supported by Braille and large print text making it both visually and tactually appealing for the sighted and blind public. Additionally, each panel of the fairy tale will be supported by a video with a narrator telling the story in American Sign Language.
Admission is free.
Museum is located downtown at Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. This popular Grimm s fairy tale describes the humorous adventures of a young lad s journey through life. The story unfolds over five bas-relief panels using bronze, wood, gold and silver leaf to convey its meaning both tactually and visually. Like the other fairy tales in this series, Janis Page and Ty Burhoe have created original music and lively narration to accompany the panels.