Peckham In BloomBreathe in, deeply. Hold your breath and feel your heartbeat. Exhale, ever... |
Speak Up Speak OutThe community globe design for Lambeth focuses on local activism and the prominence of arts and culture strongly linked to Lambeth. The two main themes came up strongly during community engagement discussions at Lambeth and were identified as being part of the fabric of the Lambeth communit... |
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Peckham Library |
The work of making racial justice a reality must be rooted in community – in our individual and collective experiences, hopes and contributions. Birungi’s design was created in response to dialogue and workshops with local communities.
Breathe in, deeply.
Hold your breath and feel your heartbeat.
Exhale, ever so slowly.
Slow down and create some peace inside you.
You are welcome here, to pause at Peckham in Bloom; a site of rest and restoration, inspired by Black womxn. This is the first sculpture in the ‘Sisters Need Sleep’ collection, which celebrates Black womxn in rest and nurturing their creativity. All Black womxn deserve a space in Peckham to breathe and to be at ease.
The three incredible Black women you see are Lorna, Audrey and Titilayomi. The love and care they pour into their communities and Southwark inspired me to create an offering that is reminiscent of the tropics they grew up in.
Peckham’s Golden Mile is teeming with all the tropical fruit and vegetables that sustained our ancestors and that we enjoy everyday, thanks to farmers in the Caribbean and Africa. Nature restores us, but we in the Global North are responsible for the destruction of the planet and it is indigenous communities in the Global South – and particularly Black womxn and girls who suffer the most. Therefore, we must listen to Black womxn and girls, because they have the answers to help us restore our collective humanity and sustain our planet.
Take some time to turn inwards, pause and reflect. How can you support Black womxn and girls to thrive and nurture our planet, so we can all enjoy papaya, matooke and sugar cane for generations to come?
Birungi Kawooya is a collage artist and teacher inspired by nature, the beauty of Black women and the ingenuity of dance from the African diaspora using batik, paper and paint. Her portraits celebrate Black womanhood, elevating rest, joy and wellbeing. Nostalgia and family also inform her practice, from memories of kitchen discos with her siblings and Kiganda dancers at weddings. She creates art she wants to see more of in the world and therefore her primary theme is depicting Black women, usually with flawless jet-Black skin. Birungi seeks to elevate Black women so that they can see themselves as works of art and gain self-esteem. In 2020 she reflected on how Black women are pivotal in leading social justice movements and decided to focus on compelling Black women to protect their dream space with the “Sisters Need Sleep” collection. Birungi’s art explores movement through paper silhouettes illuminated by Ugandan batik textiles which connect the dance pieces to her heritage. Her work is often infused with the lush plant life such as tropical flowers and matooke (banana) trees which are common in Uganda and are referenced in the Josephine Baker collection.
The work of making racial justice a reality must be rooted in community – in our individual and collective experiences, hopes and contributions. Birungi’s design was created in response to dialogue and workshops with local communities.
Breathe in, deeply.
Hold your breath and feel your heartbeat.
Exhale, ever so slowly.
Slow down and create some peace inside you.
You are welcome here, to pause at Peckham in Bloom; a site of rest and restoration, inspired by Black womxn. This is the first sculpture in the ‘Sisters Need Sleep’ collection, which celebrates Black womxn in rest and nurturing their creativity. All Black womxn deserve a space in Peckham to breathe and to be at ease.
The three incredible Black women you see are Lorna, Audrey and Titilayomi. The love and care they pour into their communities and Southwark inspired me to create an offering that is reminiscent of the tropics they grew up in.
Peckham’s Golden Mile is teeming with all the tropical fruit and vegetables that sustained our ancestors and that we enjoy everyday, thanks to farmers in the Caribbean and Africa. Nature restores us, but we in the Global North are responsible for the destruction of the planet and it is indigenous communities in the Global South – and particularly Black womxn and girls who suffer the most. Therefore, we must listen to Black womxn and girls, because they have the answers to help us restore our collective humanity and sustain our planet.
Take some time to turn inwards, pause and reflect. How can you support Black womxn and girls to thrive and nurture our planet, so we can all enjoy papaya, matooke and sugar cane for generations to come?
Birungi Kawooya is a collage artist and teacher inspired by nature, the beauty of Black women and the ingenuity of dance from the African diaspora using batik, paper and paint. Her portraits celebrate Black womanhood, elevating rest, joy and wellbeing. Nostalgia and family also inform her practice, from memories of kitchen discos with her siblings and Kiganda dancers at weddings. She creates art she wants to see more of in the world and therefore her primary theme is depicting Black women, usually with flawless jet-Black skin. Birungi seeks to elevate Black women so that they can see themselves as works of art and gain self-esteem. In 2020 she reflected on how Black women are pivotal in leading social justice movements and decided to focus on compelling Black women to protect their dream space with the “Sisters Need Sleep” collection. Birungi’s art explores movement through paper silhouettes illuminated by Ugandan batik textiles which connect the dance pieces to her heritage. Her work is often infused with the lush plant life such as tropical flowers and matooke (banana) trees which are common in Uganda and are referenced in the Josephine Baker collection.
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Windrush Square |
The work of making racial justice a reality must be rooted in community – in our individual and collective experiences, hopes and contributions. Richard’s design was created in response to dialogue and workshops with local communities.
The community globe design for Lambeth focuses on local activism and the prominence of arts and culture strongly linked to Lambeth. The two main themes came up strongly during community engagement discussions at Lambeth and were identified as being part of the fabric of the Lambeth community. Lambeth is very diverse, and its history is characterised by strong local activism which has seen so many issues tackled or highlighted and brought to national attention.
One such local activist whose image is referenced on the community globe is Olive Morris. Within her short life, Olive Elaine Morris (26 June 1952 – 12 July 1979) achieved so much in racial justice, housing equality and women’s rights. The building at 18 Brixton Hill, which was renamed Olive Morris House in her memory, has been referenced in the painting to highlight her fight for equal housing. Olive typifies the bravery, activism and dedication to fight for what is right which Lambeth is known for. Her image on the globe highlights this and aims to inspire the next generation of activists.
Another person referenced on the community globe is local artist, poet and activist, Linton Kwesi Johnson. His work has always been political, vital and necessary – drawing attention to issues like systemic racism, police abuse and calling for governments, institutions and society to be held to account. Linton’s contribution to arts, culture and activism shines a light on the work of talented individuals in Lambeth. His work and continued activism still inspires many, and his image and his quote on the globe is meant to inspire people to speak out for what they believe in.
The globe also features silhouettes of people protesting and celebrating to highlight the demonstration of the two unique themes described above within Lambeth. The entangled circles with black dots represent our linked destiny as people; reminding us that our actions or inactions speaking up and out always affect others.
Richard Mensah is a British Ghanaian London based artist who works with and paints in different media. He describes himself as a born artist as he has had no formal art/painting education or training. His love of drawing, sketching and painting was noticed at a very young age and in the very early years of his education in Ghana where he was born. Although his artistic talents was always visible, he was persuaded to pursue science instead of art in his secondary education.
The work of making racial justice a reality must be rooted in community – in our individual and collective experiences, hopes and contributions. Richard’s design was created in response to dialogue and workshops with local communities.
The community globe design for Lambeth focuses on local activism and the prominence of arts and culture strongly linked to Lambeth. The two main themes came up strongly during community engagement discussions at Lambeth and were identified as being part of the fabric of the Lambeth community. Lambeth is very diverse, and its history is characterised by strong local activism which has seen so many issues tackled or highlighted and brought to national attention.
One such local activist whose image is referenced on the community globe is Olive Morris. Within her short life, Olive Elaine Morris (26 June 1952 – 12 July 1979) achieved so much in racial justice, housing equality and women’s rights. The building at 18 Brixton Hill, which was renamed Olive Morris House in her memory, has been referenced in the painting to highlight her fight for equal housing. Olive typifies the bravery, activism and dedication to fight for what is right which Lambeth is known for. Her image on the globe highlights this and aims to inspire the next generation of activists.
Another person referenced on the community globe is local artist, poet and activist, Linton Kwesi Johnson. His work has always been political, vital and necessary – drawing attention to issues like systemic racism, police abuse and calling for governments, institutions and society to be held to account. Linton’s contribution to arts, culture and activism shines a light on the work of talented individuals in Lambeth. His work and continued activism still inspires many, and his image and his quote on the globe is meant to inspire people to speak out for what they believe in.
The globe also features silhouettes of people protesting and celebrating to highlight the demonstration of the two unique themes described above within Lambeth. The entangled circles with black dots represent our linked destiny as people; reminding us that our actions or inactions speaking up and out always affect others.
Richard Mensah is a British Ghanaian London based artist who works with and paints in different media. He describes himself as a born artist as he has had no formal art/painting education or training. His love of drawing, sketching and painting was noticed at a very young age and in the very early years of his education in Ghana where he was born. Although his artistic talents was always visible, he was persuaded to pursue science instead of art in his secondary education.
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30 Dagnall Park South Norwood SE25 5PH |
Renowned composer who performed across the UK and US. Born 5 August 1875 (Holborn, London). He was brought up in Croydon. When young, he won a scholarship to extend his studies at the Royal College of Music. It quickly became clear he was extremely talented. He completed his vocal trilogy, The Song of Hiawatha while living at 30 Dagnall Park with his wife and son (1900-1901). A hugely popular composer and conductor, he was also a teacher at Trinity College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music. In 1912 he caught pneumonia and died at age 37.
Image by Unknown author, restored by Adam Cuerden - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID cph.3c22324.
Renowned composer who performed across the UK and US. Born 5 August 1875 (Holborn, London). He was brought up in Croydon. When young, he won a scholarship to extend his studies at the Royal College of Music. It quickly became clear he was extremely talented. He completed his vocal trilogy, The Song of Hiawatha while living at 30 Dagnall Park with his wife and son (1900-1901). A hugely popular composer and conductor, he was also a teacher at Trinity College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music. In 1912 he caught pneumonia and died at age 37.
Image by Unknown author, restored by Adam Cuerden - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID cph.3c22324.
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165 Railton Road Brixton SE24 0JX |
Journalist, historian, activist and cricket writer. He was the leading figure in the Pan-African movement, that aimed to unify people of the African diaspora. Born 4 January 1901 in Trinidad, he moved to England in 1932. He was the cricket correspondent for The Guardian (Manchester) and wrote many political books. The most well-known was The Black Jacobins (1938), a Marxist study of the Haitian Revolution. He moved to the US in 1939 but after more than a decade there, was imprisoned and eventually expelled for political reasons. He spent the rest of his life moving between London and Trinidad.
(Image By Unknown author - Unknown source, Public Domain)
Journalist, historian, activist and cricket writer. He was the leading figure in the Pan-African movement, that aimed to unify people of the African diaspora. Born 4 January 1901 in Trinidad, he moved to England in 1932. He was the cricket correspondent for The Guardian (Manchester) and wrote many political books. The most well-known was The Black Jacobins (1938), a Marxist study of the Haitian Revolution. He moved to the US in 1939 but after more than a decade there, was imprisoned and eventually expelled for political reasons. He spent the rest of his life moving between London and Trinidad.
(Image By Unknown author - Unknown source, Public Domain)
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Clapham Common Clapham SW4 0QZ |
Born in Yorkshire August 24, 1759, he was a politician and philanthropist who was a prominent figure in the struggle to end slavery. He was close friends with Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger which gave him significant influence; however, his contributions to the struggle took twenty years to see any affect. He initially campaigned for prohibiting the use of British ships, but in the 1820s initiated attempts to abolish slavery itself. He died in 1833 at age 60, suffering may health issues and addicted to opium. He heard about the passing of the Emancipation bill on his deathbed.
Image obtained from Bridgeman Art Gallery; Portrait: Wilberforce House, Hull Museum, Hull City Council originally uploaded on en.wikipedia by Agendum (talk · contribs) at 4 November 2007
Born in Yorkshire August 24, 1759, he was a politician and philanthropist who was a prominent figure in the struggle to end slavery. He was close friends with Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger which gave him significant influence; however, his contributions to the struggle took twenty years to see any affect. He initially campaigned for prohibiting the use of British ships, but in the 1820s initiated attempts to abolish slavery itself. He died in 1833 at age 60, suffering may health issues and addicted to opium. He heard about the passing of the Emancipation bill on his deathbed.
Image obtained from Bridgeman Art Gallery; Portrait: Wilberforce House, Hull Museum, Hull City Council originally uploaded on en.wikipedia by Agendum (talk · contribs) at 4 November 2007
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