As a counterpoint to The National Windrush Monument by Basil Watson at Waterloo Station, UP Projects have commissioned Rush Me by Sonia E Barrett that investigates narratives including migration, belonging, identity and hybridity and builds greater empathy with the Windrush Generation by re-contextualising the British Government’s invitation in the 1940’s to come and help the “motherland”. Presented as a series of navigable rooms, the content of Rush Me will be shaped by West Indian communities in Leeds, Derby, London and returnees in Jamaica.
Artist, Sonia E Barrett invites the public to participate in a workshop that will take place on 13 October 2022, inviting cross-generational participants to explore, discuss and help shape this pioneering digital artwork.
Date, Time and Location
- Thursday, 13 October 2022 | 19:00 - 20:30 GMT | Online in UP Projects' participation space The Hall
Accessibility
We strive to make UP Projects' events accessible and inclusive to all, if you have a particular access request please email info@upprojects.com prior to the event and a member of the team will assist you. We will provide a recording with closed captions available on our YouTube following the event and can also provide transcripts upon request.
Credits
Rush Me by Sonia E Barrett is curated and commissioned by UP Projects for This is Public Space and is generously sponsored by Barrington Hibbert Associates and supported by Arts Council England. The commission was realised with technical development and creative assistance from Marine Renaudineau.