The Langar Hall
aka Free Kitchen
For young & gold
Chill, eat, listen
To stories told
Shared vibes
Glisten
Kirtan plays
Up top, soothing
Kids run out
Footie, scoring
Dishes prepped
Ladies natter
Jalabi breaks
Mandem banter
Aunty ji on phone
Couple swipes n that
Uncle ji too
Checking footie match
Grand pops & daughter
Eating together
Love my Saturdays here
Community forever
🙏
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So if you didn’t already know, I run Croydon Shared, an online archive of artwork produced by Croydon residents since the first Lockdown, alongside Samantha Warren *Great local talented designer. Anyway, we were approached by great local talented photographer Wayne aka Cronxlad asking us if we’d like to be part of his Croydon series of photographs shot outside Ambassador House in our local Thornton Heath endz – we thought ‘He’s good, why not’ – here’s two from the series which i’m rather happy with tbh *Normally funny with full on face shots *Thanks Wayne for making me look remotely good-ish 🙂
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Teamed up with the guys at Legacy Youth Zone to deliver a sketch session with local young creatives, which will also form the basis of a larger art project within their amazing space.
I was a youth worker back in the day, across several sites mainly in the Croydon area, and remember how important youth llubs were for young people to engage socially and interact with one another *Offline.…
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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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I use a Bic biro to sketch, nothing fancy, yet this simple medium brings me mad joy when capturing a moment, so thought to myself…with everything going on right now, especially the pressures on young people, why not share the vibes with others…
OUTREACH:
I’m looking to visit council estates mainly in London (but not restricted to) & run Sketch The Vibe walks complete with STV Starter Kits (sketchbook & working materials) in the hope to engage young people offline more & build their artistic confidence.…
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