Tag: ACTIVIST

JUST MARCH ON

Just March On, PINS Artist©2020

Whatever happens,
It takes courage,
Not rage,
To win the fight,
Within,
External forces,
Begin,
And never seem to end,
So just march on,
My friend…

Ink & felt tip on paper
2020

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VOTES FOR WOMEN – 100 YEARS BANNERS PROJECT

I went along to the recent private view of ‘Croydon School Of Art’ at the Museum of Croydon, which celebrates its 150th anniversary as one of Croydon’s key cultural institutions, and came across some pretty looking banners draped across the tables…

Croydon Banner Votes For Women Dorinda Neligan Banner Votes For Women True Patriots All Banner Votes For Women

My curiosity prompted me to find out more about them, so met Lindsay Ould, the Borough Archivist, who mentioned they were for a London-wide project celebrating 100 years of votes for women, made by community groups, museum visitors, school pupils and Museum of Croydon staff inspired by the borough and its history.…

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GET A LIFE! – VIVIENNE WESTWOOD TALK AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Vivienne Westwood PINS Artist Southbank Centre

Just over two years ago, I had the sweet pleasure of randomly meeting Dame Vivienne Westwood on the tube one night coming home from the studio. We chatted for around 20mins or so, and then she had to get off her stop.

Ever since that talk, I feel as if the gems of wisdom she empowered me with have been in constant fruition, and have helped me shape the direction of my art.…

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