A CELEBRATION OF BLACK WOMENS HAIR THROUGH KNITTING.
East London collective Black Girl Knit Club collaborates with LendLease to Yarn Bomb The Pavilion at Stratford Cross. Entitled: ‘ Braided Traditions: Common Threads’.
Created over six weeks, Black Girl Knit Club members attended weekly workshops, exploring arm knitting techniques (no needles) to create pieces that will decorate Endeavour Square public viewing platform, steps, and railings.
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The 1st phase of this installation was crafted by Black Girl Knit Club members who created designs inspired by the form and creativity of Black women’s hair. The workshops included reflecting on the historical and cultural significance of hair within the Black community, and making connections to the Hair: Untold Stories exhibition at the Horniman Museum curated by founder of @BlackHairStories Korantema Anyimadu.
The large-scale arm knits incorporate upcycled industrial scaffolding netting sourced from constriction businesses, ribbon, tulle, rope textures and other repurposed textiles some sourced locally from East London based textile reuse hubs such as the Childrens Scrap Project and Yodomo, a Hackney Wick based business that identifies waste materials that can be reused by the maker community.
The 2nd phase will spotlight 5 knitwear designers will be yarn bombing and covering the surrounding trees.
Mia Rodney: www.blackgirlknitclub.com/blo...
Sheree Robinson www.blackgirlknitclub.com/blo...
Fadzi Sango: www.blackgirlknitclub.com/blo...
Fatima Duke Pratt - www.blackgirlknitclub.com/blo...
Peju Obasa: www.blackgirlknitclub.com/blo...
At the centre of this shift sits Stratford Cross. A new neighbourhood developed by Lendlease, it puts you in the middle of all this area has to offer. Respecting the industrious legacy and diverse creative community of Stratford, while shaping an exciting destination that everyone’s free to explore. - LendLease
Free public access to view: Monday 8th January - 18th May 2024. Daily: 0800/2200 @ Endeavour Square, Stratford Cross, E20 1JN
We can’t wait to see your pictures please tag us on Instagram or TikTok using: #StratfordCrossXBGKC
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Credits: Creative and Production Agency: OYATO @oyato.agency
Director / Producer : Yemi Alade @yemioyato
2nd Cam Operator: Baran Çırakoğlu @barancirakoglu
Post Producer: Sarah Rogan
Editor: Yemi Alade @yemioyato
Assistant Editor / Colorist: Moritz Oskar Meyer @moritzoskarmeyer
Sound Mix: Hanna Lindgren