Reframe: The Residency Exhibition

Reframe: The Residency Exhibition
19th July 2023 – 27th August 2023
Southbank Centre
Part of Planet Summer
Reframe Studios, Queen Elizabeth Hall

London-based creative studio Treatment, has announced its latest project with the Southbank Centre – in the design of an exhibition aimed at empowering the UK’s next generation of black and black mixed heritage creatives. Open now until August 27, ‘Reframe: The Residency Exhibition’is an immersive show featuring climate-focused work by 77 talented black and black mixed heritage artists across the UK.

Supported by Apple and produced by the  Southbank Centre with Factory International in Manchester, Birmingham City University’s STEAMhouse and Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham, Reframe is part of Apple’s global Racial Equity and Justice Initiative. Reframe is a powerful initiative that seeks to give a platform to the UK’s black and black mixed heritage creatives to address and dismantle the systemic barriers to career development often faced in the arts and creative industries.

Designed by Treatment, the multi-surface installation created a dynamic canvas for the collaborative body of climate-focused work by artists from Manchester, Birmingham, and London, curated by renowned photographer Misan Harriman, Chair of the Southbank Centre. The free immersive installation combines film, photography, music, and sound design, which offers a unique perspective on the climate emergency, grounded in the cultural backgrounds of the artists.

Through stunning visuals and soundscapes presented in the Southbank Centre’s new exhibition space Reframe Studios, Reframe: The Residency Exhibition reflects on the urgent need for collective action in tackling the environmental challenges society is currently confronting.

Founded by Sam Pattinson and renowned designer Willie Williams, Treatment is an award-winning creative studio working across art and entertainment. Known for creating experiences for live music tours, art installations and experiential spaces, Treatment’s impressive portfolio of clients includes the likes of U2, The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Adele. Through their work, Treatment is passionate about helping the next generation of designers throughout the UK.

For the past three years, Treatment has been running its own educational programme dedicated to empowering talented young creatives to find their path in the industry. In April 2023, Treatment partnered with the youth organisation Mary’s which specialises in supporting young people impacted by serious youth violence. Since then, Mary’s and Treatment have been collaborating on a compelling short film that highlights the vibrant personalities of each young person, celebrating the tight-knit community fostered by the organisation.

All video and audio artwork for Reframe: The Residency Exhibition was created by the following artists:

Reframe: The Residency Exhibition is open now and ends August 27. More information and free tickets can be found here.

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