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The Artskickers Awards # In further support of artists, Yinka’s studio holds Supper Club every three months or so – a forum for creative minds to discuss ideas over food. The idea of community is very important to Yinka. “It’s all about the responsibility to support our neighbours and our friends,” the artist explained. “I feel actually it’s even more important now in the present political climate. "Young artists are being pushed out of the area by rising rents" “There are lots of young artists, unfortunately, who are now slowly being pushed out of the area as things are getting more expensive and that’s a shame. “I think the government should look at creating possible creative zones where landlords can’t increase rent. “Collaborating – bringing people together – is important." Artists involved in Guest Projects have come from as far as Poland and the USA. Artworks expressing universal issues are the ones that mean most, Yinka believes. Of all his output, Nelson’s Ship is the one that makes him most proud. “It’s the one everyone knows about,” he said. The artwork now stands tall at the National Maritime Museum, after a public appeal raised more than £250,000 to support the move. Yinka is currently curating two rooms for the Royal Academy’s summer exhibition. What makes you most proud of East London? It has to be the sheer amount of diversity in the borough. Where do you like to spend most time? Too many to name! The large pond in Victoria Park, the beautiful canals, the market at London Fields, Brick Lane... Best restaurant? El Ganso Café in Broadway Market does amazing tapas and Shoreditch House is good, too. Can’t beat a curry on Brick Lane as well! What changes have you seen in the area? Young artists are being pushed out by prices. Is there anything you’d change? I’d like to see creative zones for people to experiment without landlords raising rent. How would you describe East London in a word? Mischievous! If East London were human who would it be? Someone trendy but rough round the edges. What’s East London’s bestkept secret? The canals, definitely. 8 LOVEEAST
And the winners are... The Artskickers Awards # The Community Superhero Award seeks to recognise the exceptional individuals, groups, specific-projects, venues and organisations working to encourage participation in the arts in their local community. Someone giving other people a good oldfashioned #KickUpTheArts. Community Superhero (Organisation) Award Winner Shortlist Core Arts, Hackney Core Arts has been working for the past 25 years in Hackney to promote and provide opportunities for adults suffering severe mental health issues, using the power of creativity to become a lifeline to wellbeing. Core Arts Dalston Eastern Curve Garden Rosetta Arts Centre Spotlight HARCA Space Explorer Studio 3 Arts Submit to Love Studios (Headway East London) Community Superhero (Individual) Award Winner Shortlist Kenneth Greenway, Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park (Tower Hamlets) Ken works for Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, leading the way in Tower Hamlets to combat nature deficit order since 2002. Nature is at the core of their activities but art is used as an engine to create a deeper appreciation and love of the natural world. "Ken IS Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park. His enthusiasm for the place is infectious and he communicates its value in a way that is so engaging you can't help but be fascinated by THCP" Kenneth Greenway, Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park Jessica Boatright, Ingeenium Jo Carter, Immediate Theatre Lara Fiorentino & Greg Key, BSMT Space Tess Hunkin, Hackney Mosaic Pete Bennett, Hackney Wick Melita Denaro, Richard Livingstone, Zeynap Dagli and Robin Gardiner, St. Joseph's Hospice A special award was presented to Marie & Brian at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, who were the most nominated Artskickers of them all. LOVEEAST APRIL <strong>2017</strong> 9
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