On Wednesday 22 June, we celebrated Windrush Day in the Humble Gallery by exploring the work of acclaimed Trinidadian born textile designer Althea McNish.
The workshop investigated Althea’s life and work and the workshop participants created a textile print inspired by her designs.
Trisha McCauley, Curator of the Humble Gallery, hosted this event and gave a talk where she discussed her own family and experiences in relation to the Windrush Generation as well as the life and career of photographer Ingrid Pollard. Pollard was best known for her work in portraiture and landscape photography.
This workshop will be followed by a series of other talks and events over the next several months leading up to a photography exhibition in October during Black History Month. Keep an eye on ours and the Humble Gallery’s website and socials to stay tuned on how you can get involved.
This project was made possible by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities through Community Funds and Windrush Schemes.
“We’re so excited to receive this funding and get going with a string of celebrations that are not only important but integral to Modern British history. Female artists from the windrush generation such as Althea McNish can teach us so much about the development of various artforms in the UK. I’m really excited that Rosetta and the Humble Gallery can help in spreading the art and knowledge of such an interesting generation.”
– Trisha McCauley, Project Lead & Curator of the Humble Gallery
Windrush Workshop at Stratford Library
At the end of July, the Humble Gallery took their Windrush Workshop to Stratford Library. Trisha McCauley, Curator of the Humble Gallery, hosted her second event celebrating the legacy of the Windrush Generation. Held at Stratford Library, participants of all ages explored the work of Althea McNish with the help of artist Jenny Schrowder. Here are some snaps from the day:
Women of the Windrush Exhibition at Stratford Circus
From Friday 25 November, portraits from the project “Women of the Windrush” will be exhibited in Stratford.
Head to Stratford Circus from this Friday onwards to view a display that celebrates the story of ‘ordinary’ women who came to the UK during the Windrush Era and their descendants. No booking required, this is displayed at the Stratford Circus window gallery.
