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✨️Amplifying refugee & asylum
seeker voices through art✨️
Celebrating resilience, creativity and
stories that inspire.

Join us to experience their art firsthand 🌏🎨 Welcome to ‘My Life: Stories of Resilience and Hope’. Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the world travel to the UK to seek asylum. They might be escaping persecution, fleeing conflict, or reuniting with family members that have also made the difficult decision to leave their home countries. After arriving in the UK they are placed in t

emporary accommodation while awaiting a decision from the Home Office on their asylum application. This exhibition celebrates the unique stories of twelve of these people, currently residing in temporary accommodation in and around London. You will see artistic reflections from a range of ages, backgrounds and perspectives. Through their work, these artists bring to life the realities of those aiming to make their homes here, often in the face of extraordinary personal struggle and adversity. The exhibition features an eclectic mix of artwork, ranging from vibrant paintings and intricate drawings, to expressive embroidery and innovative craftwork. Together, they represent a colourful tapestry of culture, identity and creativity.

13/03/2025

Opening TOMORROW in South London, and we can't wait for you to see this incredible venue in Walworth.

This exhibition celebrates the unique and extraordinary stories of twelve artists from around the world that have come to the UK seeking refuge and asylum.

Through the medium of art, 'My Life: Stories of Resilience and Hope' brings to life the realities of those aiming to make their homes here in the UK, often in the face of extraordinary personal struggle and adversity.

Come and experience their art and the stories behind them in this spectacular venue..... and have we mentioned the event is FREE!!

27/02/2025

From conflict-affected countries to gallery walls - how these asylum seekers and refugees have turned their pain into purpose through art.

21/02/2025

My Life: Stories of Resilience and Hope.

An art exhibition celebrating the unique and extraordinary stories of twelve artists from around the world that have come to the UK seeking refuge and asylum.

Follow us to find out where the exhibition is heading next.

06/02/2025

My Life: Stories of Resilience and Hope Exhibition

12 Artists
7 different countries
The oldest artist is 61 years old
The youngest artist is 9 years old

Swipe to find out more about the inspiration behind the artwork.

04/02/2025

"My Life: Stories of Resilience and Hope" launched in Central London in December 2024. The Exhibition will visit a number of London Boroughs and other locations across the UK in early 2025.
..so far the exhibition has visited:
📌 Westminster
📌 Stratford
📌 Kensington

Can you guess where we're heading next?

02/02/2025

“When I personally suffer from bouts of depression, art is therapy for me. Art is my favourite way to get rid of my negative feelings, sadness, or problems. I put all the negative energy into art. This helps to get it out from inside” Amani M R A Alenezi

The image behind the words of this post are also from Amani. This piece of art is titled ‘Inside You’

Currently showing as part of the “My Life: Stories of Resilience and Hope” Exhibition.

📌 New exhibition location to be announced soon.

31/01/2025

Creativity is an important part of a person's ability to express themselves, their culture and their identity, while recognising the therapeutic potential of the creative process.

This is the final weekend of the exhibition at 📌 Stratford Library, with a new location to be announced shortly.

Address

SBHL, Romford Road, Straford
London
E154LJ

Website

https://sbhl.uk/create/exhibition/

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