Join us at the BRIG Cafe for Digbeth First Friday where we are delighted to present artist Gary Stewart who will be live mixing selections from Vivid Projects media archive with stories and sounds shared by the public.
Gary Stewart is an interdisciplinary artist whose work examines social and political issues of identity, culture, and technology. He uses digital tools to challenge narratives and empower underrepresented voices. For this special performance, he takes us on an archival adventure through Birmingham, the city he was born and raised in.
The performance is the culmination of ‘We Did It Together’ a collaboration between Vivid Projects and Birmingham Libraries which has been taking place in Handsworth and Northfield. Stewart has led workshops guiding discussions on the evolution of community campaigns and how different generations can work together for social change. Drawing from shared testimonies and materials, the participants helped to shape an interactive, audio-visual collage of archival material and memories.
Gary is a seasoned artist and performer, having showcased his work far and wide – including a recent appearance on TATE’s Friday Lates – trust us, it’s not one you want to miss!
