LENS - Magenta Living Gallery

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Art gallery

The concept of LENS was created by local community partners, as we at Magenta, looked at the challenge of engaging people within our communities that we do not often reach. The exhibition showcases individual interpretations of ‘Lived Experiences’.

Each piece of art is a unique representation of personal or collaborative experiences from within our communities. We hope you enjoy looking at a small sample of the LENS artwork from each of the different perspectives.

The art has been produced from within our communities, with groups including young people; colleagues; customers with additional needs; and several others. Each piece offers a unique insight. They were facilitated by community partner organisations who work with people with additional needs and experiencing mental health issues. The project was funded through the social value commitment of our supply chain.

Creative arts offer a unique way of engaging people and bringing together people in a positive and collaborative way and LENS has produced real partnership working as well as some of the stunning art pieces on display.

If you would like us to bring the art gallery to you please contact us on communityregenerationteam@magentaliving.org.uk or 0808 100 9596 and ask for Jamie Martin or Kerri Burson.

We would like to welcome you to the gallery below

The concept of LENS was created by local community partners, as we at Magenta, looked at the challenge of engaging people within our communities that we do not often reach. The exhibition showcases individual interpretations of ‘Lived Experiences’.

Each piece of art is a unique representation of personal or collaborative experiences from within our communities. We hope you enjoy looking at a small sample of the LENS artwork from each of the different perspectives.

The art has been produced from within our communities, with groups including young people; colleagues; customers with additional needs; and several others. Each piece offers a unique insight. They were facilitated by community partner organisations who work with people with additional needs and experiencing mental health issues. The project was funded through the social value commitment of our supply chain.

Creative arts offer a unique way of engaging people and bringing together people in a positive and collaborative way and LENS has produced real partnership working as well as some of the stunning art pieces on display.

If you would like us to bring the art gallery to you please contact us on communityregenerationteam@magentaliving.org.uk or 0808 100 9596 and ask for Jamie Martin or Kerri Burson.

We would like to welcome you to the gallery below

  • Community Hangout

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    Happy Times Activities

    This site-specific photograph was taken outside Happy Times Activities in Yew Tree Rd, Moreton. Photos by Magenta tenants and displayed in and around an important green space and children’s hangout.

  • Everyone Needs A Key In

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    Artwork by Jake Burson

    A key was drawn to represent uniqueness. Every key is different and unique just like people in a way, and how we want to put our unique personalities into our homes.

  • Hands

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    Artwork by Carrbridge under 18s

    This clever print on slate shows young people making their mark using their handprints, as a statement of individuality and identity.

  • Good Neighbour

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    Artwork by Leigh Adamson

    Why Leigh? When an elderly neighbour passed away I bought them tea supplies for their visiting relatives and ever since I’ve been affectionately known at T-bag ever since. We thought this was a lovely thoughtful and neighbourly gesture.

  • Happy Home

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    Artwork by Isia Mae

    This is a happy outlook from young Isia of what a home is and should be – Welcoming with colour, fun, butterflies, hearts and flowers.

  • Holistic Support

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    Artwork created by Sarah Ainsworth

    This statement from a Magenta staff team member shows pride in work and the importance of a holistic and individual approach.

  • Key Leaves

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    Artwork by Lesley Lynch

    This art from Lesley represents opening a door to new beginnings.

  • Jokey Interpretations

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    Artwork by Raymondo

    This piece arises from ‘found’ images from magazines, which subconsciously references aspects of tenant – landlord relationships. Negativity is avoided by ‘jokey’ interpretations of some situations that arise in most instances.

  • My Dreams

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    Artwork by Carrbridge under 18s

    This shows the dreams of one young person who that wants to be a singer or an actor when he grows up.

  • Washing Line

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    Happy Times Activities, Moreton.

    The team displayed the photography taken by Magenta Living tenants on a shared washing line. ‘We wanted the submitted photos to be used in a way that represented coming together in community. We chose black and white to show just how different colour can have on perspective and mood.