Sensing the JQ

Sensing the JQ

Sensing the JQ is a research-led project to reimagine the unique character of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter through sound, scent, touch, taste and visuals in a creative celebration of its histories, people, and places.

Let us imagine what the JQ might taste, smell, sound, feel and look like? We will use conversation, workshops and presentations to excavate public opinion, from which we will reflect on the findings and develop a bespoke sensory experience at GULP.:

More information COMING SOON and on IG

The R&D phase of Sensing the JQ is being supported by a Microgrant from JQ Commons, Birmingham City Council and Enterprise Zones

Sensing the JQ

Sensing the JQ

We would love to hear from YOU!!

Complete the following questions and prompts and tell us what you think Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter tastes, smells, sounds, feels, and looks like?

THANK YOU!!

Thoughts & Inspiration…

Edible chocolate recasting of a metal object found beneath GULP's floorboards

Chocolates cast from metal objects found beneath GULP's floorboards, giving a hint of industry and previous occupiers.

A common feature in the JQ - the seagulls have made a home for themselves in the JQ.

An unattended drip created a wall of moss and plant growth, on Spencer Street. This is how I reimagined it in food - Charcoal Cracker, Miso/Tahini, Nori, Matcha.

An edible re-imagining of ‘jewels’ - opalescent jellies served on vintage silver spoons in a nod to Elkington’s silver plating in the JQ (1840-still going strong).

Sensing the JQ

Sensing the JQ

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