Rita Patel: British Summer Time
British Summer Time involves the experiences and work of five visual artists who are working with four West Midlands venues. The artists have each been commissioned to respond to the theme of British Summertime, as part of a scheme which aims to encourage and reflect the diversity, talent and excellence of visual artists whose work is connected with the experiences and cultures of England’s African, Asian and Caribbean populations. Rita Patel have been working with the Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford.
The commissions stem from the recommendations of a recent report by Arts Council England, West Midlands called ‘The Elephant in the Room’. Produced by Hybrid, the report examines the opportunities and barriers facing the region’s African, Caribbean and Asian visual arts sector.
Dr Samina Zahir says:
“Hybrid believes that creative thinking can provide us with new ways of responding to contemporary issues - the arts are key to this but dialogue must take place across sectors between communities and individuals”
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