Aimed at reducing ‘postcode’ rivalry in the borough of Lambeth, An Eye For Peace strives to bring together young people (aged 16-19) from different areas in the borough through the power of creative expression.
The exhibition is organised by Upshotz, a new youth project that offers young people a platform for expression through photography and teaches them new skills that will be useful in their personal and future career development. This was done through a series of photography workshops given by LIP member and Upshotz founder Ellie Laycock along with Simon Denton Photography and Gibson Blanc Photography.
Workshop attendees were initially taught the basics of photography then tasked with photographing ‘what peace meant to them’. The resulting photographs will be exhibited and on sale to raise money for the Upshotz project at the launch of the exhibition. Fully supported by Lambeth Council, the exhibition has caught the eye of Tate Britain, who has expressed a wish to incorporate the project into their youth outreach programme in 2010 – the first time this will be extended to South London.
Ellie Laycock said, “We have had tremendous support from the community and young people in Lambeth for the project. We really want to celebrate what we can achieve as a community when we all pull together”.
Runs June 17-20
Private view June 17, 7.00pm with DJ Paul Saviour
Old Apollo Video Store
27-29 Norwood Road
London, SE24 9AA