Globally recognised artist Philip Colbert confirms he will join Rankin, Simone Brewster and other extraordinary artists in exhibiting works at the upcoming Homelessness: Reframed exhibition, aiming to change perceptions of homelessness.
Created by Prince William’s Homewards programme, in collaboration with Saatchi Gallery and Eleven Eleven Foundation, the exhibition aims to utilise the power of art to help improve the nation’s understanding of homelessness and inspire optimism that it can be ended.
Colbert has been inspired by people with lived experience for his piece for the exhibition and will help bring to life the breadth and complexities of homelessness across the country, as well as challenge perceptions and negative stereotypes.
Philip Colbert says: “It was really inspiring to learn about the amazing work of Homewards. Tackling homelessness is such an important issue that is often overlooked, and can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstances. I am delighted to be a part of this project, contributing to such an important cause and helping to create a society where everyone has a safe and stable place to call home.”
This special exhibition has been created through a partnership between Homewards, Eleven Eleven Foundation and Saatchi Gallery, under the guidance of creative experts with lived experience of homelessness: writer/director Lorna Tucker and award-winning social justice artist and educator David Tovey.
Launched by Prince William last year, Homewards is a five-year programme with the aim of delivering and demonstrating innovative solutions that prevent and end homelessness, creating tried and tested models that can be scaled. Alongside delivering tangible impact in each of its locations, another central aim of Homewards is to improve understanding of and boost optimism around the issue of homelessness.
‘Homelessness: Reframed’ will open at Saatchi Gallery on Wednesday 7th August and run for six weeks until Friday 20th September.
