So a few weeks back I, like pretty much half of the black female population on the planet became obsessed with 1 hour 5 minutes and 22 seconds of visual slayage that was Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’. At the time I couldn’t put into words the monumental feeling of just ‘yes’ the video package stirred inside me. Since it’s release there […]
So it’s 2016, well I’d like to usher it in by looking back at some of the highlights that made 2015 for me. I’m really thankful for the amazing opportunities and experiences that enriched the year. There’s lots more in store for 2016 and I’m excited to get started but for now here’s my gratitude list […]
Tell Us Your Swedish Stocking Story
As part of my Swedish Stockings partnership we’re working together to tell your story! My body of work, Nude Me/ Under the Skin is all about nude tights. While its primary focus centres on black women’s relationship with tights it also looks more widely at all women’s relationships in general. To further inform my research […]
Seascapes Commission
In October 2014 I was commissioned to create a piece for a corporate client it was to be presented as a leaving gift to the Chair of Council of the client’s organisation. The brief was to create a piece that had a personal attachment to the person it was to be presented to. The Chair […]
Amazonia Commission
I was asked to complete a commission which was to be presented as a Christmas gift for a corporate client and was to form part of their private collection. The directive was for a piece in silver/grey to fit the decor of client’s study. Wanting to draw on the spirit of Christmas I decided to source […]
Enam G Designs Open Studios – 21 & 22 Nov
I am very excited to announce my very first open studios! CreateSE20 Studios (containing EGD’s creative cave) are part of the first ever SE Art Trail covering Crystal Palace, Anerley, Penge and the Norwood area. On 21 & 22 November, artists and designer/makers will be opening up their homes/studios and exhibiting collectively in what’s sure to […]
Announcing the B.B.F.As
Following my call for artists posted earlier this year, I was overwhelmed by the stellar amount of submissions I received. Thanks to all who spread the word through their social media channels!! Thanks to you I am pleased to announce this impressive roster of Black British Female Artists that will be taking part in my […]
Paperfest 2015 – in words and images…
If you’re a designer/maker and you don’t know about Paperfest London, then please bookmark your calendars for 2016! Till then behold as I step you into the spellbinding light that is Paperfest. The Who: Behind the inspirational event are the two lovelies Abigail Warner and Lucy Ledger. It’s designed to motivate and inspire designer/makers at […]
Nubian Nights Out Asks ‘Who Taught You?’
The venue: The Gallery on the Corner, Battersea. The purpose: The Private View of ‘Who Taught You’. The date: Thursday 23rd July 2015. The verdict: A night where kindred souls came together as a collective to gaze on the beauty of black women and see us stripped bare. It was a vast contrast to those garish cartoon […]