10 people aged 16 – 29 years worked with Creative Crawley and professional creatives from September 2024 to June 2025. Between 31st March and 5th April 2025 they collaborated in small groups and created installations for the new creative makerspace in West Green.
Their work was open to the public on Saturday 5th April 2025 as part of a local showcase with nationally based artist Brigitte Aphrodite who performed her show Living Legends (and Dead Ones too) as part of the same event.
The showcase was free to attend and featured:
by Charlie Baxter and and Isaias Goncalves
Our artwork installation consists of a mixed media piece that represents the growth of creativity within Crawley brought through the skills exchange program.
We decided to create a visual representation of Crawley as a City being overtaken by nature in its lower levels and gradually getting built up into a futuristic megacity.
by Ella Raimundo and Grace Lambert
Ella Raimundo
Hey there, I’m Ella and I’m currently studying Music, Psychology and Health and social care! I am 17 years old and I love absorbing all the information and creativity I can get. I am passionate about creativity and bringing ideas to life to inspire others.
Grace Lambert
I’m an aspiring director and writer exploring different art forms. I’m mainly trained in theatre but have learnt various other skills through this program. I look forward to following my career path and seeing where the tide leads me.
by Barney Moseley and James Emery
A very short abstract documentary about Waste In The Digital Age to raise awareness on the following: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refurbish.
Inspired by Scary Luke
by Zikora Onwuka, Liuba Manzarkhanova and James Fensom
The theme of growth from our brief inspired the nature web that connects the various art forms practiced in the creative makerspace at 1, Town Barn Road, West Green
The flow of the flower connects artistic works in progress and the inspiration we all grow from.
Zikora Onwuka
An aspiring business owner, currently studying Level 2 Upholstery and building her sewing skills, helped bring our front window display to life. Her creativity and attention to detail added beautiful textures and patterns, making the design truly stand out. Take a closer look and see how her work adds a special touch to our display.
Liuba Manzarkhanova
An aspiring jewellery designer contributed to the set design of our display, using her skills to create a visually striking scene. Her work not only showcases her talent but also guides the audience’s eye, inviting them to explore the space inside the building.
James Fensom
A baker with a deep love for flowers and nature brought his passion to the display, using natural elements as inspiration. His touch adds warmth and beauty, blending his artistic eye with the theme to create a truly inviting scene.
