Jarda جاردا is a project led by artist and curator Jessica El Mal and created as part of the Arab Britain programme which explores the history, achievements and experiences of Arabs in Britain, past and present. The physical exhibition is taking place at the People's History Museum in Manchester (21 July – 10 October 2021). The co-produced mixed media installation questions who uses these spaces and how we experience them. Created across 6 workshops using photography, collage, self-portraiture and more, the art work invites you to re-question the spaces which we will never take for granted again.
Alongside the physical exhibition in Manchester, the Arab British Centre have commissioned me to design an activity pack of creative exercises people can do from home to engage in the themes of Jarda جاردا.
The pack features exercises used by Jessica El Mal in the workshops alongside an activity created by myself. The activities encourage you to reflect on your own connection to green spaces, nature and identity. Suitable for adults and children and with indoor and outdoor activity options, the activities included are perfect for those wanting to engage in a creative or mindful activity.
Client: The Arab British Centre Year of Release: 2021
Pack Overview
Data activity designed by me
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