Secured my first ever bit of substantial funding – very exciting! It’s a research and development grant from Unlimited. Working in collaboration with Clive Doherty at Festive Road I have been awarded money to develop my Breathing Room concept further – possibly for outdoor use and touring. Watch this space!
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Catch Up!
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Speaking at Sheffield Doc|Fest!
Was very honoured to be asked to participate in a panel talk at Sheffield Doc|Fest this year with artist Nwando Ebizie, senior producer Jo Verrent, and Neuroscientist Peter Kok. Here’s a transcript of my short talk before the panel discussion ensued, about outsiderness and social change in the context of my work.
Guerilla Installation!!!
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Identity
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