Us and them: We draw together: Exploring inclusivity in a community mural project

Hall, Kimberly Ellen ORCID: 0000-0002-5544-8764 and El Masri, Omar ORCID: 0000-0003-0554-590X (2024) Us and them: We draw together: Exploring inclusivity in a community mural project. Journal of Illustration, 11 (2). doi:10.1386/jill (In Press)

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Abstract

The Community Mural Project in St Pauls, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, reflects on the dynamics of ‘us and them’ within a community mural initiative. It seeks to develop inclusive social spaces through participatory arts-based research using drawing. The article also addresses the complexities of power and influence in mural arts. Furthermore, it examines the interconnectedness of community and the role of drawing and illustration methods in understanding and addressing inclusivity and exclusivity. The project takes place in St Pauls, a mixed-class area of Cheltenham known for its annual festivals, where observations and reflections from the interdisciplinary team contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the project’s context. The project included workshops, community consultations and the creation of twelve mini-murals, each a product of diverse images. These phases aimed to break down barriers and facilitate collaboration among community members, addressing power differentials and the complexities of community dynamics.

Item Type:	Article
Article Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Artistic research; Illustration; Community mural project; Street art; Inclusivity; Participatory arts-based research; Drawing
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races N Fine Arts > NC Drawing Design Illustration
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences Schools and Research Institutes > School of Creative Arts
Depositing User:	Omar El Masri
Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2024 12:14
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2024 12:15
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/14512

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