I was lucky enough to get an invite to attend Aabru Art’s official launch of Transcending Boundaries 2014. A VIP Champagne Reception (I laid off the alcohol – long story), dynamic display of art for sale, distinguished guests and a afrocentric live DJ set the bar high for the standard of African art events in London… … Continue reading
The latest in from AABRU Art sent to me by cultural researcher DY Ngoy – straight to you! AABRU ART presents transcending Boundaries 2014… The leading platform for contemporary West African Art. Aabru Art in London is offering an exciting line up of events as they present the second annual exhibition of Transcending Boundaries available to the public. Events … Continue reading
Last weekend I was invited to my first BBQ of the year. Daniele from Rome, Italy invited my over and dragged the best friend Kinho along with me through the streets of London on a Boris bike! Us Londoners are expects at expressing our gratitude to the sun when it shows its rays in the … Continue reading
Voting is finally over! I couldn’t have got through this campaign period without the support from students who have encouraged me – even in the smallest way! Every vote counts and considering I only knew a hand full of students in the whole college, I’m honoured to have had so many votes! Continue reading
As students we love the word “free“, right? So at lunch time yesterday when I spotted Dan, BEAR representative, handing out goodies in the London College of Communication canteen, I took a break from campaigning to enquire… What’s the catch? Well there was none. Dan was simply giving away free BEAR products which are made … Continue reading
When I needed a container to hold the sweets I hope to entice all the students with to vote for me as Vice President of LCC, I thought why not add a personal touch by making a Sankofa Box. Earlier this month, I created Sankofa boxes as part of a workshop to engage children in … Continue reading
Wow! What a roller-coaster day! From printing my new pictures at High Holborn (I had to sweet talk SUARTS staff as it was outside drop-in sessions), to a pep-talk with Amy Cook who cheered me right up after a bad day on Wednesday getting an email from her colleague Penny who apparently got a ‘complaint’ … Continue reading
London Fashion Week might have come to an end, but its influence is still evident at London College of Communication (LCC). Arts students are perhaps the most expressive so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I stopped this student the LCC canteen with London Fashion Week hair – expect she wasn’t walking the catwalks … Continue reading
While putting up my campaign posters in the London College of Communication (LCC) canteen, I spotted Beyza Ucak – Central Saint Martins (CSM) MA Communication Design student reading the Arts London News (ALN). She said in her 4 years studying at University of the Arts London (UAL) this is perhaps only the 3 or 4 time … Continue reading
From a photoshoot with my neighbour Rebecca, and pep talk from another neighbour and friend – Bev, to returning home to find a message from my Italian friend Daniele supporting me on my run for LCC VP! My campaign for diversity within the SUARTS to reflect the students of London College of Communication (LCC). Continue reading
the Educationally Frustrated student 