Been working on a few things behind the scenes and exploring my creative practice without as much input and documentation on social media. This has been made up of both in person and online practices, including attending workshops, making connections and taking on new challenges, one of which is a recent commission for Writerz and Scribz. Writerz and Scribz is a not for profit creative arts company built on the foundation that art changes and heightens life. This particular brief was in partnership with the National Trust, to respond to the most stunning site, 575 Wandsworth Road, and it was right up my street.
The Ujamma Project spanned over a few months, and ended last night with a terrific online event to showcase all the work. I feel so fortunate to have been welcomed into the space, involved in the project, given so much freedom, and to have witnessed such an incredible selection of artists all responding to the space in their own amazingly unique ways.
I chose to focus my visual response on the initial entrance of the building, it’s overwhelming effect, the imperfect symmetry, the changing lighting and its impact on the space. This small piece took me days. To think the artist Khadambi Asalache single handedly carved each marking into the woodwork of this London Terrace house astounds me; I believe most of us couldn’t even fathom this level of patience.
Massive thank you to the whole team at Writerz & Scribz for putting this together and making it all accessible online during this isolating and uninspiring time! and a huge well done to all the artists, every response evoked so many emotions, I felt honoured to work alongside each of you 🤍
I highly recommend checking them all out and booking a viewing at 575 to see the magic for yourself ✨