event 27 Jul 2024
a photograph of several members of the public looking around the open studio Photography by Julin Haung

Open Studio

Date 27 Jul 2024
Time 11:00 – 14:00
Venue Soft Ground, Sheffield

Our Open Studio at Soft Ground was full of creativity and fun. Three commissioned artists showed the process behind their work - shadowpuppets, textiles and poetry book binding - and invited visitors to have a go themselves. All with the backdrop of children playing and laughing while making their own art and stories.

We left with our hearts feeling full. That through art we had brought this group of people together to learn about marginalised heritage and explore different ways to share their stories.

This felt particularly important during a very heavy week, with far-right riots spreading violence and hate across the country.

It was a reminder that people of colour are deeply embedded in the foundations of South Yorkshire. We have unalterably shaped the region while struggling against the desperate throes of Empire. We belong here as much as anyone else and here we will stay.

Part of Biennial 2024
a photograph of several members of the public looking around the open studio Photography by Julin Haung
a photograph of artist Dal Kular showing her work to three people sat by a table full of creative materials Photography by Julin Haung
a photograph of two young girls doing arts and crafts with one holding a black card with a heart on it Photography by Julin Haung
a close up photograph of several bags of colourful material next to a sewing machine and in front of an artist using some thread Photography by Julin Haung
a wide shot photograph of an artist working at a table with plants, materials and a lamp Photography by Julin Haung
a photograph of an artist at her workbench full of colour materials talking to a standing visitor Photography by Julin Haung
a photograph of a visitor signing a guestbook which is sat in front of a Palestine flag and large plant Photography by Julin Haung
a close up photograph of a shadowpuppetry book and several cut outs of individual figures Photography by Julin Haung

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