creative responses

This section showcases creative works developed in response to the research, stories, and histories explored through African Lives in Northern England. Each project reflects a personal interpretation of the region’s anti-racist heritage, drawing connections between past struggles and contemporary activism.

An art installation featuring a vertically curved white fabric display with projected images of intricate geometric and lace-like patterns, set in a gallery space with wooden floors and white walls, surrounded by a low barrier.

‘CONTESTED DESIRES: CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUES’ — elisabeth efua sutherland

A collage with various text, images, and decorations, including a photo of a historic building, a group of people in black and white, a map, and stickers like stars and a rainbow flag, on a purple background.

‘The History of Our Diverse Communities’ — Primary School Zine

Open book displaying two pages with activist messages. The left page shows pink and purple text stating, 'OUR BLOOD IS THE SAME OUR BLOOD IS THE SAME.' The right page features black, white, and red graphic art with the text, 'WE ARE ALL HUMAN.'

‘Don’t Calm Down’ — Youth Zine Project

Handmade paper cards with black marker drawings of an envelope and a message that says 'To: Miss Tolla' on a light background.

Theresa Easton —
Printmaker & Lecturer in Fine Art

A green sign with red text that reads 'Trees & Peace' and features a stylized branch or twig graphic.

Trees & Peace: A Zine Rooted in Solidarity