Technical Director 2006 to 2007
Rich Mix is a dynamic arts centre, charity and creative hub in the heart of east London. The programme covers live music, spoken word, theatre, dance, talks and visual art in performance and exhibition spaces as well as a multi-screen cinema showcasing independent films and blockbusters. The creative engagement programmes aim to develop and facilitate the creative potential of young people, families, children and wide-ranging communities from across East London. During this period, Rich Mix underwent a significant period of change that saw the launch of a new building and business plan. I administered the technical development and needs as well as managing the touring exhibition Brick Lane that represented work created by South Asian artists from the area. This was showcased at Lille 3000 Festival of the Arts and helped establish the organisation as a centre of excellence for local arts and culture.
- Managed and administered the technical development and needs of a large-scale arts venue based in East London.
- Production Managed the touring exhibition Brick Lane, representing work created by South Asian artists from London’s East End at Lille 3000 the festival of the arts as part of the Lille, France city of culture.
- Led and supported the organisation through a significant change programme including the launch of a new building and shaping a new business plan to drive income generation from the building and establish ourselves as a centre of excellence for local arts and culture in the East End of London.
Exhibition Design and Install
Brick Lane Exhibition
Lille 3000, France
European City of Culture 2006
A Brick Lane exhibition that celebrated Asian life in London’s East end.
For the Lille3000 Festival, London’s Rich Mix Cultural Centre commissioned Lotos Collective to design and produce a visual arts exhibit entitled Brick Lane. It was created on site at the former warehouse Maison Folie in Lille, France as part of the second Lille3000 Biennale – Bombaysers de Lille.
Representing a selection of South Asian artists, the exhibit was the keystone of one of Europe’s largest arts festivals and was visited by over 33,000 people.
Following its success abroad, Lotos Collective redesigned the exhibition for view at Rich Mix’s London base in the East End.
