StimulArt 'On The Move' 2010

A Raphael Samuel History Centre initiative, ‘On the Move’ was funded by University College London’s Innovation Seed Fund for outreach and hosted by UCL’s History Department. The project allowed historians and artists to work together with youth groups to creatively explore the history of each group’s local area and identity. StimulArt worked with Smalley Road Youth in Stoke Newington and represented Hackney borough. ‘On the Move’ culminated in a day-long event, which brought all the young people together to engage in activities from mapping their journeys to and through London, to  performances and discussions based on oral testimonies and historical images.  On the Move’ culminated on Saturday 27^th February at UCL.On the Move’, run by University College London and the Raphael Samuel History Centre.  Over the past month, the young people have visited Hackney Museum and have been working with stimulArt and UCL historians to explore the history of Stoke Newington and turn their explorations into an art installation.  Using spray paint, historical maps, photos, oral history and objects and photos of their own, the young people have created a piece of artwork that reflects their own identities in relationship to the history of the area. The piece has also included sound recording.