At The Crossroads
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I am extremely happy to announce that I am the recipient of the ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ Arts Council England Grant.
The State Of Cultural Diversity In British Photography
Artist in Residence At
Artcore Gallery Derby
Culture is a big aspect of our practice and we aim to work together to bring joy and shine to Derby. Community is all about gathering together and learning about other stories .
Turning Point: Diffusion Photo Festival Wales 2021
Ffotogallery is delighted to announce that the fifth biennial edition of Diffusion, Wales International Festival of Photography, will take place between 1-31 October this year, in multiple venues in Cardiff, Newport and South Wales. I am delighted to be part of the exhibition.
Artist in Residence At
New Art Exchange During
Nottingham Mela 2021
I recently delivered ‘Healing Through Art’ as part of Nottingham’s Mela Festival and run workshops for adults and young people inspired by the South Asian traditions of Patachitra and Madhubani Folk Art as a part of residency.
Ink Collective
I am a member of Ink collective. Ink is a collective of six photographers brought together during the pandemic. Ink is united by shared interests and a drive to collaborate to produce stronger, richer and more meaningful work.
Located across the UK, we aim to explore our individual responses to common themes, to unfold visual stories from our diverse perspectives – north to south, rural to urban, drawing on our different cultures & identities.Ink strives towards sustainable and accessible working practices.
New Midlands Group Associate Meeting . Photo: Colette Griffin andFreddy Griffiths, Courtesy NMG at Primary, Nottingham.
I am one 1 of 15 Artist Associates with New Midland Group. The NMG Development Programme is funded by Arts Council England and supported by a growing number of partners from across the region and beyond; generous contributions include access to gallery and studio space, equipment, bursaries, consultancy, mentoring and networking, as well as press and marketing support.
Speaks Her Name
Speak Her Name Exhibition The “Speak Her Name” touring exhibition is currently showcased at Nottingham Central Library. This collaborative project, developed with sculptor Rachael Carter, visual artist Anish Parmer, Legacy Maker, and myself as lead artist and facilitator, highlights the global connections of cotton, women’s empowerment, and the Swadeshi movement in India. It recognises the invaluable contributions of unnamed women in the cotton industry while celebrating 100 historic women through over 300 intricately embroidered hoops. This project is proudly funded by the Heritage Lottery.