The project, which forms part of the museum’s contemporary arts programme, will culminate in an exhibition of new work to be displayed within the period rooms of the Brontë Parsonage Museum in August 2008.
A highly respected lens-based artist, Strba will produce digitally manipulated photographic images inspired by the Brontës and the parsonage.
"This project will build on our reputation for bold visual arts projects, allowing museum visitors to experience the Brontës in new ways and hopefully attract new audiences here too," said Jenna Holmes, Arts Officer at the Parsonage. "The grant will also give us the opportunity to acquire some of the work produced as a permanent addition to the collection."
Strba’s work has been inspired by a diverse range of locations and subjects, including her own life in Melide, Switzerland; the earthquake-stricken city of Kobe; the gloom of Auschwitz; the Cottingley Fairies and she has already produced work inspired by the Brontë landscape.
Her work will go on display at the Brontë Parsonage Museum from August 1 until October 31 2008.
