Creative Crawley presents Between Two Worlds, a fascinating original exhibition inspired by the traditional art of henna, by local artist Sarah Maple. This exhibition will open as part of the Crawley Fusion Mela, a weekend of live entertainment and community celebration. It will then be on display in the Long Gallery at Unit 79/80 County Mall during opening times.
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| Between Two Worlds is a new body of work that explores what it feels like to grow up and live as a mixed-heritage person in the UK. Sarah’s new work brings British and South Asian imagery together alongside witty text and carefully curated symbolic objects. As well as a personal reflection, she interrogates the historical context of today’s multicultural Britain.
Being of mixed heritage can be a rich and positive experience, but it can also be complicated. Many people navigate different cultures at once, sometimes feeling pulled in different directions. At a time when the subject of identity is becoming more prominent, this work connects personal experiences with wider conversations about identity and belonging As the number of mixed-heritage people in Britain continues to grow, this series aims to tell stories that are not always widely seen or understood. Sarah invites a broad audience to reflect on what it means to belong in contemporary Britain. |
Sarah Maple is a resident artist at Unit 79/80 and a local resident. Read about Creative Crawley’s artists’ studios read about Creative Crawley’s artists’ studios here.
PLUS Join Talycia Nayee for a contemporary henna workshop that reimagines the traditional art form in a fun, creative, and accessible way for everyone. Suitable for all ages.
Crawley Fusion Mela continues on Sunday 26 July in Memorial Gardens with a free programme of cultural performances, activities and workshops, programmed by Cohesion Plus.
FREE, all ages welcome
Drop in at any time.
PLEASE NOTE: A photographer will be taking photos at Crawley Fusion Mela. These photos may be used for marketing purposes including press, social media and on our website. If you would rather not be in these photos please let a member of the Creative Crawley team know at the event or email [email protected]
Between Two Worlds by Sarah Maple is funded by Arts Council England and commissioned by Creative Crawley.
