A photographic and sound exhibition created with community members in Burnt Oak and the surrounding areas, exploring ideas and thoughts on freedom through personal stories and shared histories.
Weaving together the past and the present this exhibition looks at the journey of resilience, care and solidarity within these communities.
Through the mediums of photography, archival materials and sound installation, this exhibition brings together a rich tapestry of experiences and local voices.
Commissioned by artsdepot, To Us It Means was curated by myself and photographer Bettina Adela. It wass part of Our Freedom: Then and Now, a nationwide programme marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
to us it means
Have a listen to the pieces below
All pieces have been designed to be listened to through headphones so i invite you to plug into your headphones and enjoy.
5 min 19 sec
Made with voice recording from interviews, field recordings and soundscape
These stories were shared in Nepali and translated into English by other members of the group
Two Ex-Gurkha Soldiers .
The Language Barrier
2 min 15 sec
Made with voice recording from interviews, field recordings and soundscape
This story was shared in Nepali and translated into English by other members of the group
To Us It Means
6 min 52 sec
Made with voice recording from multiple individual interviews, field recordings and soundscape
Sensing Freedom
2 min 7 sec
Made with voice recording from multiple individual interviews, field recordings and soundscape
It Sounds Like
5 min 34 sec
Soundscape made with multiple field recordings layered together