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Why did you make this work:
Elsie Plant Hatting Hero is an animation created for the Hatworks Museum - the UK's only Hat Museum based in Stockport. The museum was looking to explore ways to digitally re-tell and re-imagine lesser-known female narratives from their archives. The animation narrates the history and timeline of socialist, suffragette & birth control activist Elsie Plant from Stockport.

What materials and techniques did you use?:
The animation was created from a combination of illustrations inspired by the Hat Museum archives and collaged elements too. Collaging and drawing on top of the archival images helped bring Elsie’s story to life & the intertwined rich history of hatting, birth control & women’s rights.

How were your illustrations used:
The animation is showcased on the factory floor of the museum next to the display of Elsie’s office filled with her notes, books, hat boxes & more. The wall the animation screen is housed on is decorated with an illustrative narrative wallpaper representing Elsie Plant's story. The animation & process was presented at multiple IWD events and workshops with Women in Archives at the Museum.


Commissioner Name :
Bronwen Simpson
Commissioner Company :
Hat Works Museum

Social Media:
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Personal Website:
maisysummer.com


Currently Based:
United Kingdom (UK)

Biography:
Maisy Summer is an Illustrator and Animator working closely with clients big and small to help them playfully communicate their stories personally and thoughtfully often with community, people, heritage and culture at the centre. Clients: Google Arts and Culture, Kew Gardens, Adobe, Build Hollywood. Maisy is the founder of Small Fry which hosts creative events, projects, talks & workshop.