The ‘Fashioning our History’ Exhibition will showcase an extraordinary range of artwork from the 26 participants of the ‘Fashioning our History’ Programme and its core team. The project was funded by the Brent 2020 Culture Fund as part of the Brent 2020: London Borough of Culture programme.
The work, from participants ranging from ages 12 to 22, explores the rich history and culture within Brent through a range of media and will be viewed alongside a hand-illustrated fashion installation piece. Elements of participants work are illustrated onto an eighteenth-century inspired dress, created by the projects Creative Director, Warren Reilly and Garment Technologist, Nicola Cummings. By reclaiming this style of dress (originally associated with the aristocratic elite) the installation piece represents a symbol of social change.
The participant’s artwork is a result of a series of online art and fashion workshops along with talks held during the recent lockdown, hosted by the Creative Director of the Fashioning our History Project, Warren Reilly, and a core team of 8 other creatives within the fashion and art industries.
Creative Director Warren Reilly says,
“‘Fashioning our History’ is here to support the community in a time of seismic change, to inspire the next generation of creatives in the Borough of Brent and beyond. We hope that ‘Fashioning our History’ will encourage young creatives local to Brent and further afield to pursue their artistic passions. The project has also provided young creatives with the confidence and experience they need to begin their artistic journey.”
All the work that has been produced will be inaugurated into Brent Museum and Archive upon completion, which means that the project in its entirety will be stored for future generations, available for the public to handle, study and enjoy. The project was selected by a community panel and funded by the Mayor of London’s London Borough of Culture, and awarded a Pride of Brent Award in 2020 for its contribution to the community.
Details
Monday 17 May to Sunday 13 June 2021
The Library at Willesden Green - 95 High Road, Willesden, London NW10 2SF
Ground Floor - Family Space
Opening Times - 10:30 am-6:00 pm *(In line with Government Guidelines which may be subject to changes due to the Pandemic)*
Free Entry
For more details, visit here.
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