Overview
I Just Called is a curated series of voice recordings featuring individuals leaving unscripted messages for their loved ones. With voices originating from Northern Ireland and New Zealand, spanning approximately 20 different languages, these anonymous recordings touch upon themes of love, shared humanity, and heartfelt communication. Each message invites the listener to hear individuals sharing heartfelt and private sentiments with their loved ones.
Lead Creatives
Colin James Woods
Collaborating Organisations
Libraries NI
Participating or Target Groups
Cross Community, Protestant, Unionist and Loyalist, Catholic, Nationalist and Republican, Wider Society.
Aims and Rationale
Demonstrate the ability to empathise with people, without knowing their community origins.
Key Peace-Related Issues
Common humanity and shared experience
Key Information
Lead OrganisationColin James Woods
01/02/2024
Locations
Various Antrim and Newtownabbey Libraries, The Yellow Yard, Derry, and Arts Care Gallery, East Belfast.
Online Resources
Interview conducted for University of Liverpool Recovering the Art of Reconciliation workshop at East Side Arts, 28 June 2024
