Hopes And Dreams for Our Future Environment

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’Hopes For Our Future Environment’ was created by families during outdoor workshops across Medway. This collaborative stop motion film brings together animations made from natural materials found in local parks — leaves, flowers, stones and twigs. Each sequence explores the question “What do we want to pass down to the next generation?” Reflecting on care for nature and the planet, the film celebrates creativity, connection and renewal.

Credit info
Project by @hannahgracewhittaker
Music by Lunar Years (www.bensound.com / License code: VDTKF2SY6C7ZO8C2)

Workshops took place at Broomhill Park, Strood and Cozenton Park, Rainham.

Acknowledgements
Commissioned by @electricmedway and @medwayclimatechange, https://www.electricmedway.org/
Exhibited at Electric Medway Festival: Aurora (2025)
Funded by Medway Council and @aceagrams.

Tiny Dancer

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Digital Activity (2025)

A drop-in green screen activity where we transform our fingers into fabulous performers! From breakdancing to ballet - tiny costumes, shoes, and our green screens brought finger dancing to life.

Commissioned by Ideas Test. In partnerhsip with Lordswood Community Hub and Lordswood Dancentre, Gather & Groove transformed Lordswood into a vibrant hub of energy and creativity. With a double bed, creative film making, outdoor acrobatics by the beach and a programme of short performances from some awesome young people.

PAST SHOWINGS

Gather & Groove
Lordswood library
17 May 2025

Holding On

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Interactive Installation (2024)

This interactive artwork invites participants to engage both physically and mentally, as they reflect on self-belief and perseverance while climbing and reading the poem. Watching people interact with this living artwork has been inspiring and humbling. It’s a testament to how art can create spaces for personal and communal reflection.

Viewing the wall and the climbers it’s possible to see some of the types of holds used and moves needed to navigate the journey, but what you don't see is the text of the poem embedded within the textural elements of the route. The climber encounters the poem not only through the text read but also the shapes and positions their body is required to make. Unlike most routes this climbable artwork includes various different types of holds, a resting place, text, a mirror and ends with the choice to either descend down the easy way or attempt the impossible leap.

This artwork was commissioned by People United, The Co-Design Studio, and the Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN) to create this climbable artwork, inspired by a poem written by KRAN members and poet Yomi Sode, which has been installed at F51 climbing centre in Folkestone.

Making Faces

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Video Installation (2024) 2min 19sec

Humans are inherently relational beings, not meant to exist in isolation. This piece features two faces: first shown individually in their natural resting state, then turned towards each other, revealing the impact of their mutual gaze. The great-grandfather and great-granddaughter interact non-verbally, their facial expressions conveying joy and connection. This interaction highlights the profound emotional exchange that can occur without words, underscoring the deep human need for connection and the simple, yet powerful, ways we bring joy to one another.

Part of The Last Nine Months - a collection that presents a reflective exploration of parenthood, technology, and the human body through a series of short films that blend intimate moments with broader social commentary. The collection captures the delicate intersection of everyday life with the profound complexities of life and the human condition, transforming ordinary moments into thought-provoking reflections.

PAST SHOWINGS

Medway Open Studios
Mess Room
July 2024

Nocturnal Trail
Electric Medway Festival
Oct 2024

Body as Landscape

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Video, 2024 (6min 54sec)

The female body is a captivating phenomenon, constantly shifting, expanding, and contracting. It creates life and transforms the world around it. In this piece, a tiny train embarks on a tour of the body, offering a unique perspective on the landscape of womanhood through its scale and proximity. This work continues my exploration of our relationship with our own bodies, inviting viewers to appreciate the intricate beauty and profound power of the female form. Special thanks to Ally Sinyard for the use of her beautiful garden for filming.

Part of The Last Nine Months - a collection that presents a reflective exploration of parenthood, technology, and the human body through a series of short films that blend intimate moments with broader social commentary. The collection captures the delicate intersection of everyday life with the profound complexities of life and the human condition, transforming ordinary moments into thought-provoking reflections.

PAST SHOWINGS

Medway Open Studios
Mess Room
July 2024

Nocturnal Trail
Electric Medway Festival
Oct 2024

Supply and Demand

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Video (2024) 2 min 30 sec

This doctored video features a breast milk pump in perpetual motion, yet never filling up. It symbolises the perfect balance of supply and demand—the body's genius in providing enough—while also highlighting the monotonous and exhausting nature of the never-ending task of feeding. It serves as a reminder of the remarkable resilience of the human body and the profound, yet demanding, role of caregiving.

Part of The Last Nine Months - a collection that presents a reflective exploration of parenthood, technology, and the human body through a series of short films that blend intimate moments with broader social commentary. The collection captures the delicate intersection of everyday life with the profound complexities of life and the human condition, transforming ordinary moments into thought-provoking reflections.

PAST SHOWINGS

Medway Open Studios
Mess Room
July 2024

Nocturnal Trail
Electric Medway Festival
Oct 2024

Mobile Surveillance

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Video (2024) 2min 17sec


As technology becomes an ever-present force in our lives, I find myself contemplating the impact of constant surveillance on the next generation. This piece explores those concerns by replacing the birds on a traditional baby mobile with GoPro cameras, transforming it into a kaleidoscopic camera rig. The result is a visual metaphor for the omnipresent gaze of technology, capturing every moment from multiple angles. By juxtaposing the innocence of a baby's cot with the intrusive nature of surveillance devices, I invite an examination of the balance between technological advancement and the preservation of personal space and autonomy.

Part of The Last Nine Months - a collection that presents a reflective exploration of parenthood, technology, and the human body through a series of short films that blend intimate moments with broader social commentary. The collection captures the delicate intersection of everyday life with the profound complexities of life and the human condition, transforming ordinary moments into thought-provoking reflections.

PAST SHOWINGS

Medway Open Studios
Mess Room
July 2024

Nocturnal Trail
Electric Medway Festival
Oct 2024

Colour Injection

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Video (2024) 36 sec

Babies possess incredibly expressive faces, rapidly displaying a wide range of emotions. Captivated by the diverse colours and shades of my daughter's expressions, I decided to capture a particularly emotional moment: her 12-week vaccinations. Each frame of this moment was colour analysed and then matched to a corresponding Pantone colour, highlighting the vivid spectrum of human emotion.

Part of The Last Nine Months - a collection that presents a reflective exploration of parenthood, technology, and the human body through a series of short films that blend intimate moments with broader social commentary. The collection captures the delicate intersection of everyday life with the profound complexities of life and the human condition, transforming ordinary moments into thought-provoking reflections.

PAST SHOWINGS

Medway Open Studios
Mess Room
July 2024

Nocturnal Trail
Electric Medway Festival
Oct 2024

Golden Hour

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Video (2024) 1 min

Filmed during a long drive to the airport in America, this video captures a precious, quiet moment after a hectic day. As your child rests, you find yourself entranced by their serene, almost angelic presence, a stark contrast to their active waking hours. In this strange, tender moment, you begin to miss their lively energy, longing to coo over them and embrace them. Yet, you resist, knowing you must not risk waking this beast from its slumber.

Part of The Last Nine Months - a collection that presents a reflective exploration of parenthood, technology, and the human body through a series of short films that blend intimate moments with broader social commentary. The collection captures the delicate intersection of everyday life with the profound complexities of life and the human condition, transforming ordinary moments into thought-provoking reflections.

PAST SHOWINGS

Medway Open Studios
Mess Room
July 2024

Nocturnal Trail
Electric Medway Festival
Oct 2024