DISRUPTION
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Why Disruption? The initial idea for Disruption came about in response to the resurgence of the Black Lives Mater (BLM) movement in May 2020. The public lynching of George Floyd brought black struggles and the fight for equality and justice into the spotlight. Though the prominence of BLM has disrupted global consciousness and has been the catalyst for a number of positive changes, the repeated trauma of seeing black people suffering (whether on social media, the news or other outlets) over and over again can have a negative impact on black mental health and throws into question what it means to be black in today’s society. Disruption therefore came about as an artistic response to these issues, creating a safe space to make sense of current events through a range of creative approaches.
Creative Team Jamaal O'Driscoll Anthony Shintai Emily Labhart Sipho Ndlovu Previously presented at:
Disruption Project/ Commissioned by HG31, Powered by CAN (Short Film, Interviews & Research) - 2021 Disruption/ Presented at Birmingham International Dance Festival (Short Film) - 2021 Amp Voices Project/ Commissioned by Format Festival, Quad Derby, Culture Derby 2025 (Short Film, Live Exhibition, Photography, Outreach & Research) - 2022 Disruption/ Presented at Flatpack Festival (Short Film) - 2022 Disruption & Amp Voices/ Presented at Flatpack Festival x Culture Collective (Short Film) - May/ 2023 Disruption & Amp Voices/ Presented at Flatpack Festival x Culture Collective (Short Film) - September/ 2023 |
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OUR VOICES PROJECT
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AMP Voices is the first multi-disciplinary exhibition by Disruption (part of O’Driscoll Collective). Exploring the rawness and expressive nature of Breakin’ and spoken word, presented alongside unique photography & videography that captures the energy and spirit of street culture – AMP Voices seeks to reflect the make-up of modern society through a range of mediums and allow those who have been ‘othered’ to see themselves represented in new spaces.
AMP Voices is the culmination of research with local people in Derby and across the Midlands, tackling themes of toxic masculinity across genders, accountability, success, and identity. From digital projection to audio installations, experimental film to photography - this interactive exhibition seeks to disrupt daily consciousness to draw in the viewer as co-author and witness. This exhibition was be placed in the Extra Gallery space from 19 March - 3 July 2022 and showcased a a short performance on the 18 March 2022. Production Credits Lead Artist & Digital Artist: Anthony Shintai Spoken Word Artist: Sipho Eric Ndlovu Dance Artist: Jamaal O'Driscoll Producer: Emily Labhart Amp Voices is a co-commission by Format Festival, Quad Derby and Culture Derby 2025. Supported by Deda Derby. |
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DISRUPTION PROJECT
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Disruption - Short Film
The Disruption Team's first research & creation created during COVID-19 pandemic, in response to the resurgence of the Black Lives Mater (BLM) movement in May 2020. The film represented the voices of local artists to Birmingham and what they had to say! Production Credits Lead Artist & Dance Artist: Jamaal O'Driscoll Spoken Word Artist: Sipho Eric Ndlovu Digital Artist: Anthony Shintai Producer: Emily Labhart Supported and funded by Homegrown31, Creative Academies Networks, Esmee Fairbairn and Arts Council England. |
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