The Farm: Narratives of Home (2018-19)

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Wendy Charlton

Four residents on Broadwater Farm estate share their stories on local histories and lived experience.

A story-sharing project in collaboration with local spoken word artist Abe Gibson and residents who contributed narratives. The project culminated in a film, sound piece and an evening event that involved live projection onto the side of a residential block, spoken word poetry and an 'open mic' opportunity.

To watch the video, follow this link: https://vimeo.com/363495623

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Wendy Charlton

Wendy's work in community arts provision spans a 30 year period as an arts practitioner managing projects and facilitating workshops within a culturally diverse area of London. Wendy also taught courses in adult community learning for 8 years. Wendy's arts practice incorporates social and visual methodology examining the value of local histories and lived experience of people through storytelling. Projects often involve an initial extensive research approach and involve collaboration with the public, other disciplines or artists. Dialogue is central to Wendy's working process, realised through attendance at community meetings, volunteering or incidental conversations with individuals. This allows her to identify where artistic activity can be beneficial and develop appropriate creative strategies. Current work is embedded in themes of housing, community activism and critiques of arts-led regeneration.

www.wendycharlton.net