A selection of Paintings and Postcards by Chen Xi This exhibition explores the feelings of Separation. People are separated by distance, pandemic, persecution, natural disaster and war; People are separated by different beliefs and values. Sometimes, people are separated simply because they grow up, move to other places. When they are out there in the … Continue reading The Drifting Boat
Thought Migration
Birds of Alchemy The works presented here are the results of 5 art wellbeing workshops led by Samina Bukhari funded by a Trafford Council neighbourhood grant. They were a journey of self-exploration incorporating Meditation and creativity. Participants at all stages of their creative path worked with several fundamental art practices and mediums. The workshops have … Continue reading Thought Migration
Pass the camera
One film camera – one theme – 6 participants – 24 pictures over 6 weeks…. at least that was the plan!
Many Hands
“I am honoured to be a part of these creative therapy workshops with such brave and inspiring individuals … As they say … “Many hands make light work!!" DonnaMichelle Griffith.
Kiaros
Gloria Brooks The piece of work titled 'Kiaros', meaning Gods ordained time, throughout history. Sometimes called the 'right time' or 'appointed season.' This work explores the environment which I grew up in, and seeks to remember what that world was like to me as a child, it is really all about acceptance and celebrating those … Continue reading Kiaros
“Pour me another”
The first exhibited work from Rémi Dupont Less than 18 months ago I decided to try painting with coffee, I'd seen a piece by someone else and wanted to try. I popped my piece onto social media and it received a lot of attention, this ignited a belief in me that I could create more … Continue reading “Pour me another”
Care Creatives
Trafford Carers WallPaper exhibition Exhibited is a selection of works created by carers and cared for people in our community. After a series of 16 workshops facilitated by local and in house artist, Samina Bukhari. The group explored several mediums with the theme to "Know thy Self". Displayed is their final pieces and the developed … Continue reading Care Creatives
Long way 2 go
Upcoming Mancunian clothing brand Growing up in Old Trafford surrounded by the same things and people always made me feel like there was more to see and do. Always asking myself what I will be able to do and achieve, somehow the phrase LongWay2Go stuck with me and resonated throughout my thoughts and actions. I … Continue reading Long way 2 go
Aliyah / Return
A series of Acrylic and Oil paintings by Guy Jones Painted in Acrylic and Oils, this collection of paintings tell the story of a Jewish woman called Rivka who survived Auschwitz and returned to Israel after the Holocaust. Titles in clockwise order from the top: Return, Truck Stop, The Land /Harertz, Waiting, Field of Ovens, … Continue reading Aliyah / Return
The next generation
A series of paintings and drawings by Dreddys Dreddys is a self taught artist who has been creating art for over 50 years. Born in Moss side he has lived local to Old Trafford his whole life and started his artistic career doing portraits for pocket money in The Court and The Hop Pub in … Continue reading The next generation
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