Libraries as…
exhibition space…
cultural hubs to vibe…
youth club…
career support…
community space…
workspace…
essential resource centres…
more than just ‘books’…
I’m excited to be exhibiting with Brixton Tate Library through an artist residency during April, not only as it’s on home turf (Sowf Landan), but cos it allows me to serve diverse audiences in public space in a more accessible way, outside an often limited art gallery framework.…
This Sunday, I’ll be hosting a crafty protest placard making workshop – my first workshop in Brum town ever – part of the Regenerative Neighbourhoods Festival @ The Front Room at Civic Square, Birmingham. I created the placards that fellow collaborator / creative Hark1karan took to the #FarmersProtest with him and has been using as part of his set up at recent book talks for his latest book, ‘KiSSAN’ 🚜📕
THE FRONT ROOM / 12-6pm “Join us from noon for hot drinks and cakes as we hold space for neighbours and friends to meet, connect with others from the area and beyond, process the present and dream of the future together too.…
Grief can hit you
In ways you never know
Unbearable sadness
Hard to let go
The deeper you love
The more it hurts
Intense pain
Feeling the worst
So if you know
Anyone finding it hard
Acknowledgement is key
It’s a start
To make them know
You see them
Offer an ear
Be a friend
And let them know
They ain’t alone
Regular check-ins
Via phone
Or meet-ups too
Whatever suits
Grief ain’t brief
And that’s the truth
🌻
P…
Head screwed on,
But life can hit you,
New challenges,
To get through,
Whatever they are,
Look how far,
You’ve come,
A blessed soul,
With loads more to give,
Take time,
Unscrew a little & live,
Day by day,
Bit by bit,
You’ll get through,
Embrace the sh*t
…