NEW CREATIVES

During their traineeship Adelle developed an exhibition inviting participants to delve deep into the heart of cocoa farming communities in Ghana. Through a fusion of sacred oral storytelling and innovative installation art, Adelle masterfully intertwined the lived experiences of cocoa farmers with the ever-changing climate they navigate.

Radix was an interactive and participatory exhibition created by Rachel Rea that explored themes around plant sciences, from microbial and visual stimuli to germinating and growing living plants.  Through Rachel’s traineeship they learned more about the complexities of the world beneath our feet, the developed exhibition explored the pivotal role played by soil health to each stage of our lives and the ongoing climate emergency.

Stevie creates therapeutic mixed media artwork usually from recycled materials in a cosmic theme. Whilst exploring the many possibilities of the universe,  her work is also focused on managing, maintaining and improving mental health while saving the environment at the same time. During her traineeship Stevie staged an ambitious exhibition of her work in our gallery. She also developed and delivered a number of Junk Journaling workshops for people who use art to maintain or improve their wellbeing.

Through her traineeship, Rabia explored the patterns of genocide by investigating six countries that are currently struggling for human rights: Palestine, Sudan, Rakhine State Myanmar, Xinjiang China, Congo and Rwanda.

Textile art, printmaking and drawing reflected the cultural heritages of the six regions and enabled experimentation for testing ideas. Rabia worked to create meaningful interactions, empathy and dialogue through her work which she staged in an impactful exhibition.