Why is it important to address our independent creative practice alongside developing an inclusive practice? It is important to develop our own creative practice as individuals as we are forever growing, shaping, and evolving as artists — discovering our craft,… Continue Reading
In a pandemic, life is often thwarted and comes to a stand… ‘still’ life. Today I did a still life activity where I found random objects… in this case- mannequins. I thought about them, I created something. I reflected. Here… Continue Reading
A mind map has helped me to situate my practice as a Participatory Artist.
The mannequin It takes two to tango- the practitioner moving the object (the mannequin), and the mannequin to respond- jolting at the pressure points and speaking as the springs bend, release and contract. Both elements intertwine with a disjointed… Continue Reading
I think Inclusive Arts is… “Making art together, in collaboration with each other”. “Collaborative creativity”. What is Inclusive Arts Practice? Collaborations with marginalised and non-marginalised artists Process as a two-way exchange Placing the non marginalised artist in the role of… Continue Reading
Activity: Drawing a pineapple using no verbal communication. Use a paint pen and large roll of paper. Pen tied between a stick with each person holding an end of the stick. My reflections: I did the activity with a peer.… Continue Reading
Twisting your ankle is never fun, especially when you have a chronic pain condition. Doing activities however that can be adapted and require you to think creatively are lots of fun. Activity: Visual conversations: Creating something in a pair using… Continue Reading
There are many positions we can place ourselves within while working with vulnerable individuals. Taking on the role of a facilitator means standing and sitting in positions within a room that allow participants to feel encouraged, yet free to create… Continue Reading
Following my session on 14.10.20, I created a mind map on what I could learn from others. I often lack the ability to see my own potential, and this mind map helps me to get down my thoughts quickly, making… Continue Reading
As someone who loves to learn; having a learning-disability (Autism) means often I overlook my mental capacity — which is ever more a reason why I aim to smash stigmas throughout my creative practice by trying my best to link… Continue Reading