Displaying thoughts: 2014

Wednesday

Christmas greetings: Through Postage stamps

I loved the idea of using Postage stamps from around the world to share Christmas greetings. The collection included, The Americas and the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and beyond.

Christmas Display as an idea

Furthering my exploration of stamps during Black History Month, I decided to look at Christmas greetings through stamps from around the world. What a selection did I unearth.

To whom it may concern

As an interesting touch I created little envelopes addressed to the stamp recipients.

Stamping a Mark on History: Africa and the Disapora Through Postage Stamps by Lily

In recognition of Black History Month I explored history through Postage stamps.

The selection included scientists, musicians, actors, writers, explorers etc.

Trainers Talk

Richard Reddie came to give a talk on Trainers

Trainers in Sports, Fashion, Film, Music and the pavement

While Others watched the World Cup; we perused Trainers

Trainers: An Exploration through Sports and Popular Culture - Equality of Style and Purpose, Curated by Lily

Here we take a moment to explore the trainer, the athletic shoe, which has risen from the humble plimsoll to iconic status as unique works of art; and statements for the feet.

Whether as sneakers, kicks and ya tins or simply running shoe; they are amazing feets of design transcending: age, culture and gender - the perfect integrationist.

The display does not seek to chart the evolution of the trainer but simply to show appreciation for an item with a global reach which is for the people; by the people.

Lily

Curator

The Feminine side of Money

Banknotes display an interesting window upon the financial world of a society. Most of us simply use a note without delving any deeper but here I took a visual meander around the world.

Exploring the Female presence on Banknotes

In celebration of Womanhood during the month of March I chose to explore the female presence on banknotes in a library display. Many stopped by to peruse the wide array which crossed continents, all were genuine, some in current circulation; others long since obsolete; all fascinating.

Lily explores women on Banknotes at a local library

Tuesday

Ira Aldridge Unveiled

Agent N unveils Ira Aldridge Plaque

5 Hamlet Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2AP

I remembered when we went to the unveiling of the Ira Aldridge plaque. As I recall it was quite a chilly day, though not rainy, it certainly did not feel comfortable to stand around too long. After a short time a small crowd of invitees had gathered to observe another little piece of history in Upper Norwood, South East London. After the unveiling and a short walk later we toasted and munched to the great man.

Ignatius Sancho Unveiled

King Charles St, London SW1A 2AN

I remember going to the unveiling of the Ignatius Sancho plaque one winter evening. What's interesting was that the plaque must have been re-inked after the unveiling as it appeared much lighter in colour. The cold evening was brought to a close with a gathering in the FCO offices, a fine backdrop to the proceedings.

Wednesday

Equiano Unveiled

Olaudah Equiano's Plaque

I remember attending the unveiling of the plaque to Olaudah Equiano, which took place within the context of a service at St Margaret's Church, next door to Westminster Abbey.

St Margaret's Church, Westminster

Saturday

A Selection of Plaques

Exploring African Heritage through commemorative Plaques

During Summer 2013, I went around London and explored my fascination for Commemorative plaques. Plaques always seem like nuggets of history which make me feel like I have found portals to a past world.

I was asked to create a display in celebration of Black History Month, so my pet project seemed so timely.

On a map of London, I created markers to where the plaques are placed. This is by no means the definitive list, but rather a simple selection of plaques.