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Who Protects Me?

Do you understand the greatness of the weight placed upon a woman who no matter where she goes or who she is with, knows that she must protect herself? Because no one will look at her and deem her either worthy of protection or requiring of it.

Because the Black woman is strong, she is left to carry it all – alone.

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ANYA SIRINA (Guest Writer) - Ein Hanes Ni / The History of Us

Rwyf mewn ystafell rithwir gyda thri dawnsiwr arall. Rydym yn dod o ddiwylliannau gwahanol, yn gweithio dros ieithoedd a pharthau amser gwahanol, felly gofynnaf i fi fy hun, sut all y pedwar ohonom greu iaith gyffredin? Gofynnaf y cwestiwn yma cyn i ni rannu ein hymarfer drwy 10 sesiwn gweithdy. Dyma fy ymgais i ateb y cwestiwn ar ddiwedd y broses.

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TIANSHI WU (Guest Writer) - Ein Hanes Ni / The History of Us

For me, the inception of this project actually began not at the first session but rather my “audition”. I want to mention my submission video for this project, as it was a very special moment for me that actually heavily influenced my sessions. My submission video was filmed ocean side, to a Korean song and was choreographed in only a few days and the rest was improv. I chose the song because although I could not understand the lyrics, something about the artist's tone and the melody struck me deep. I also had never choreographed my own piece before, and was inactive as a dancer for 6 years so it was a HUGE leap of faith.

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OSIAN MEILIR (Guest Writer) - Ein Hanes Ni / The History of Us

When applying for Ein Hanes Ni I’d be lying if I said that I felt confident in my ability to deliver workshops designed and fueled by my own ideas and interests. However, this exact uncertainty and self-doubt is the reason why I took the plunge to begin with. I was ready to challenge myself into having to analyze my own practice, investigate further and share these ideas with other artists.

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Interwoven

I have vivid visions of soft-skinned women.

Brown-skinned women

with interwoven hair falling in waves along their backs;

the thick scent of castor oil humming through the air.

These women are my family.

Innumerable aunts.

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Plethu/Weave: Week Four

Maybe that’s what I love most about nature. There isn’t silence – there’s always something, but not usually someone. In the quiet times you’re surrounded by the complexity of life, light, air, and water.

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Plethu/Weave: Week Three

For me, the most valuable thing I can gain from any commission is the opportunity to learn something about my process and practice and to develop further as an artist. The very act of writing and sharing this creation process has contributed to my development already.

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The Hanging Man (Unfinished)

I don’t know. But this is how my mind works when it comes to my writing practice. I have a small image or group of words and I allow them to become a part of me for months - sometimes years - before I finally release them.

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Plethu/Weave: Week One

The really beautiful thing about this commission is that while there are specific themes - care for the environment, nature, and sustainability -there is so much space to explore how those themes will be explored and presented through our collaboratively created film.

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Our Voice Network: Zoom Sharing

The Our Voice Network would like to offer our Zoom account for use throughout the year to all artists and organisations throughout the sector. We understand the need for connection and collaboration and would like the opportunity to support artistic practice.

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Krystal Lowe
Who I Really Am

And every day I paint,

Diligently, carefully, I paint myself new.

And what is seen by others is this mess of colour,

And uneven lines.

But what I am becoming through the confusion,

And mess,

Is me.

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