Sehra
(a headdress worn by a south Asian groom during his wedding)
4th and 5th November
Sehra is an interactive sculpture inspired by some of the weddings that used to take place at the venue during the 90’s and 00’s. In addition to encouraging others to share their own recollections of weddings in the area, the work aims to showcase the years of celebration and community in the space.
Haseebah Ali, a local artist and printmaker is creating a beautiful interactive installation adorned with paintings and decorations that feature typical south Asian wedding motif. People that engage with the piece will be reminded of the memories and celebrations that took place there and encouraged to write down and pin up their own recollections.
- https://www.haseebahprints.com/about-me
- https://www.instagram.com/haseebah_prints/
https://twitter.com/Haseebah_Prints
Haseebah Ali is an artist and print maker based in Birmingham. Her work centres around cultural themes and occasionally political circumstances. Her artistic aim is to create work that not only educates her but the audience to which it is viewed. Having having obtained a BA in illustration, Haseebah has the background of both digital and traditional mediums. Since graduating Haseebah has embarked on many opportunities including facilitating art workshops, collaborating with other creatives, and more recently exhibiting her work at her very own solo exhibition in Birmingham. Future goals include exhibiting work on an international scale and helping educate and support young people in their creative journey.
More about Haseebah here
Exchange Festival is part of the Diving In Programme funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
