Artists Pasha Kincaid, Marianne Scahill-Pape, Raisa Watkiss and Shivani Khoshia along with selected local artists, are exhibiting a myriad of artworks that explore creativity as an alchemical process – art channelling ideas into form; art manifesting stories into culture; and reflecting the divine in humanity.
The exhibition runs from Monday October 28th to Friday November 22nd, weekdays 11am- 5pm and is part of Leicester Art Week. Find out more about exhibtions and activities across the city at http://www.leicesterartweek.com/
Events
Fri October 25th, 5-10pm: Last Friday exhibition launch: The launch will include “The Earth’s Monologue ” a performance by Joy Yaa Kincaid. The gallery is free to enter but tickets are required for the rest of Last Friday which includes street food, drinks, comedy, music, pop up shops and more. Tickets available in advance https://wegottickets.com/event/635297 or on the door. Last Friday is part of @cqlates live music, art, cinema, pop up shops and after parties in venues across Leicester’s Cultural Quarter
Tuesday November 5th, 11am-12pm Craft Club. A new club for adults with disabilities on the 1st Tuesday of the month! Are you an adult with a disability? Are you creative? come along to chat and make things. Materials proivided, just drop in! £5 on the door
Saturday Nov 9th, 12-4pm. Creative Family Day. Arty Party! Join us to paint Family Portraits, Imaginary Landscapes, Light labyrinths with @pashakincaidart and lots more. Find out more and tell us you’re coming via https://lcbdepot.ticketleap.com/artyparty2/ Pay what you can on the door.
Weds Nov 13, 2 – 4pm. Sister Circle: An event for women and those who identity as women. With Dr Pooja Shah and artist Pasha Kincaid – both artists will present their work and offer an opportunity for making and discussion. Dr Shah will talk about the memories and the making of home – through knitting practice; Pasha will be sharing about centring care, care for self, care for each other. Herbal teas or teapot tea will be provided. PWYC
Weds Nov 13, 6.30 – 9pm. New Media Art Club Gallery Screenings Presents: Children of Men. Selected by Curator Pasha Kincaid. Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian masterpiece “Children of Men” (2006) offers a haunting vision of a world grappling with human extinction. Set against the backdrop of global infertility, the film explores themes of hope, rebirth, and the resilience of the human spirit – echoing the transformative essence of our “Spirit to Matter” exhibition. Pre Booking advisable. Pay what you can via https://www.newmediaart.club/whats-on
Sat 16th, 7-9pm. A Film to Change Your Life: The Mermaid. Join the first screening of the ‘A Film to Change Your Life’ series, a curated programme of international films that are inspiring, informative, and thought-provoking. ‘The Mermaid’, a comedy action romance reflecting on the subject of ocean biodiversity — in a comical manner. Part of the Being Human Festival. FREE. More info https://www.beinghumanfestival.org/events/a-film-change-your-life-mermaid (Please note this film is rated 15)
Weds 20th, 10.30-3.30pm. East Midlands Dance Artist Network (EMDAN) Networking Day – Inclusive Practice workshop and seminar. More info and FREE tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/east-midlands-dance-artist-network-emdan-networking-day-tickets-1049491767127
Thurs 21st, 6-8pm. Development Opportunities for Artists. Hear from Tim Fowler and Graeme Hawes about how they have accessed funding, get funding tips from Ben Fredericks, find out about social impact in the arts with Art Reach. Plus networking with other artists and organisations! FREE tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/development-opportunities-for-artists-tickets-1067316234589
Artists
Dr James Chantry
Dr Pooja Shah
Frances Ryan
Jamie Seymour
Joy Yaa Kincaid
Karen Hazelton
Kate Walters
Louisa Chase
Marianne Scahill-Pape
Pasha Kincaid
Poonam Thanki
Raisa Watkiss
Ruby Waage Townsend
Sam Greenlees
Sandrine Deumier
Sarogini Reddiar Pease
Shivani Khoshia
Sian WT
Sim Seema Mistry
Spice Queen Productions
Stuart Hicking
Yusuf Dongo
