'Process Makes Practice' marks the culmination of a programme working with artists and young people based in our local area supported by The Mildred Fund.
Over the course of three years we ran long-term expansive programmes with seven artists, two schools and two community groups. Activities were based around embracing iterative creative processes without defined outcomes or expectations. The exhibition features installations, artworks and documentation alongside reflection on the projects from those involved.
Our partnership with Sidings Community Centre explored filmmaking, music and sculpture making in projects led by Shepherd Manyika. Lydia Paulett subsequently explored the groups sense of community and identity through film and print making.
Working with The Hive artist Sam Williams explored performance scores, temporary sculpture and physical and photographic interventions. Maymana Arefin led a series of workshops working with traditional weaving and tapestry processes to make individual and collective portraits. At Maria Fidelis Catholic School Sara Heywood worked with pupils to think differently about mark-making, Eva Jonas used photography, mapping and memory to build collective archives. We also collaborated with UCL Academy to using accessible and immediate approaches to making art, Nancy Allen worked with pupils at both schools to navigate the overlap of drawing and sculpture.
Process Makes Practice offers an insight into the work of artists at the forefront of engagement practice and the creativity of young people in Camden.