Dear Friends,
We’re really excited to reach out to you after a very productive few months to give you some updates on what we’ve been up to!
As ever, we are focused on expanding Art Represent's vision and mission to include new approaches to supporting and empowering our artists. As we continue to grow our Creative Impact Programme (CIP), our goal is to develop initiatives and collaborations which connect our artists to education, the sciences & technology sectors. In the midst of global turbulence and uncertainty, it’s more important than ever for us to work collaboratively towards common goals & values that can shape more compassionate and resilient global communities.
With that in mind, we are happy to share below some of our upcoming projects and collaborations, present exciting opportunities to get involved in our work, fun reads & more. We hope you enjoy reading and learning about the important work we do!
Alaa is a London-based visual artist, designer and creative facilitator. Alaa has worked with various creative and educational organisations as a facilitator delivering workshops to children and adults. Throughout her various roles, her work always seeks to emphasise the value of using creativity as a pedagogical process to address and explore larger issues such as identity, faith and race and the intersections between them.
At Art Represent, we have realised over the years that when audiences actively engage with our artists and artworks, there is a tangible shift in their understanding of that artist and their community. From shifting perceptions away from stereotypes to bringing awareness of a particular region, the social impact of art is evident and powerful.
In 2015, we collaborated with multimedia artist, Maria Kulikovska, to hold her first solo exhibition in London after the annexation of Crimea which rendered her a refugee overnight. Through her artwork, Maria protested against the Russian invasion and the brutalities of war. As with so many conflicts around the globe, peace is seldom permanent and war is often protracted. Today, the entirety of Ukraine is facing an existential threat and violent atrocities, whilst Maria is once again displaced - this time with a baby girl in tow.
Getting to know the new COO Mishelle Brito…
I want to spotlight countries, regions, and communities around the globe that are not often talked about (or forgotten), especially by Western media. More importantly, highlight the people behind the “conflicts'' sharing their stories and experiences including the effects conflict has had on their lives.
