CREATIVITY ART YOUTH
2020 Vision THE PROJECT Working with professional artists 2020 Vision was originally envisioned as a project that would creatively explore themes most important to young people in 2020 whether that was the environment, racism, housing, coronavirus, Brexit or anything else they were passionate about. But, just as the project as about to get underway a global pandemic struck. This meant that we had to find new ways of working, new ways of connecting and new ways of sharing how we thought about the world around us. Sessions were delivered in small socially distant groups in Bromford, when possible, and online via ZOOM, a new and often challenging experience for many. The pandemic presented a completely unique situation in which to deliver an arts project, something that is usually very hands-on and personal. The young people rose to the challenge of juggling a serious health crisis alongside the already challenging nature of being a young person in the modern world and committed to producing some new and exciting art. Some things worked, some things didn’t but they were always willing to try, explore and learn from the experience. The work that was produced is a mix of spoken word, film & photography, music & sound, sculptures, crafts and visual arts. The group have curated their work to be presented to the world via a virtual gallery experience and the zine you are now reading. Enjoy!
THANKS TO: This project would not have been possible without the funding, help and support of our partner organisations and participants.
St Thomas’s Dole Charity
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HOPE Hope’s art forms include fashion and graphic design, poetry and she has experimented with visual arts including nail art and collage. Hope explores themes of mental health, promoting positive wellbeing and self worth. If there was one thing she could tell the world it would be “it’s okay and you can get through this”.
ANDREW Andrew is a talented graphic designer and gamer, who has been experimenting with mixing poetry and in-game video capture to create juxtaposing comments on war and conflict as entertainment. As well as this, Andrew has skills in drawing and graphic design and is interested in gaming cut scene animation. Andrew would like the world “to stay happy”.
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ABI During the first lockdown Abi picked up lots of crafts like embroidery and crochet, but found them boring so decided to bring her other interests into the mix. This lead to the creation of pieces like the one pictured here, a cute otter holding a protest sign that reads “eat the rich”. She finds the juxtaposition very funny and wanted to add a sense of humour into her art.
EMILY Emily is a keen wildlife photographer, often using her pet bird and fish as subjects. As well as this she has been developing her short story writing including stories about pirates, scientist and haunted houses. Emily is also a budding actor with Bromford Theatre Group, playing a Lady in Waiting in Robin Hood and Princess Jasmin in the upcoming panto. Emily wants the world to “not judge people”.
SKYE Skye is a budding photographer, documenting her life and the place she lives. Skye likes to challenge how people see her environment using photography to create new and unqiue images. Skye also captures images of people and their pets, finding the connection they share and the companionship they bring, especially during the recent global pandemic.
ETHAN Ethan works with photography in a way that looks at the world from another perspective. Ethan also uses the photographs he captures as the basis for digital artworks. In these artworks Ethan creates images that go beyond what the camera can capture and explores the unseen and hidden.
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WORTH UNLIMITED • THE HUB Working for a world as it should be... At the heart of Worth Unlimited is a yearning for a world that’s as it should be - a world in which all people thrive, the environment flourishes, diversity is celebrated and deprivation doesn’t exist. We know that this dream is shared by people all over the world and we believe that it can be achieved if we work together for the change we seek. Everyone has the potential to be a change-maker, but for many young people, precarious circumstances and significant obstacles result in that potential being squandered. Our quest is to keep that from happening. worthunlimited.co.uk
LISTEN THREADS As part of Worth Unlimited, a national charity dedicated to inspiring hope together. Listen Threads is a fashion social enterprise run by the East Birmingham and Solihull team. This incredible venture allows young women the opportunity to pursue their love of fashion, engage in creativity and teamwork, and gain entrepreneurial experience. Not only does this have a huge impact on the lives of those young people who take part, but for every t-shirt bought this can fund an hour of 1:1 mentoring for a young woman. Just as Worth Unlimited works to inspire and help people thrive, the young women behind Listen Threads are equally as passionate about making the world a better place, celebrating diversity and helping inspire others people to make positive change in their lives. They want to show the world that anything really is possible. www.listenthreads.co.uk
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