Adriana's three sculptures focus on elements of joy, togetherness and pride about the Barking area. The shapes and forms are evocative of Barking, using Barking Abbey and the Barking skyline as references.
Adriana is an interdisciplinary artist from Caracas, Venezuela, based in London. She is passionate about colour, materials, and the visual language as the means to connect by imagining worlds or objects that can become experiences and moments of joy.
"Informed by intense and diverse emotions, I aim to create pieces that can nurture and evoke a state of mind, conscious of our human conditions through colour, shapes and evocative thoughts. Bringing to the surface my life's experiences which derive from deeply emotional and social contrasts. The search for space, balance, and an aesthetical language as a way of belonging and mental wellbeing are key elements of my practice."
@adrianajarosdesign
adrianajaros.com
Susanna's illustrations placed on the pavement outside the station aim to highlight the hidden gems and talents of the borough.
Susanna is an illustrator, textile artist and maker. She has extensive craft skills and recently started to incorporate illustrations in her work, particularly on the local influences of heritage, social commentary and relevance, culture, nature, the environment and regeneration.
"My artwork is approachable to all and has the authenticity of someone who was born and grew up in the borough, subsequently knowing the area and its people very well."
@susannawallis
Emmanuel's graphic artwork "Music Tracks" is about music and the part it plays in commuting. The piece is centred around the amalgamation of sounds that surround us in an urban environment and how we can escape through music.
Emmanuel Oreyeni AKA Oreyeni Arts is a young artist and muralist based in Barking. Although early in his career, Oreyeni Arts has already been dedicated to contributing to his community through his paintings, murals, designs and concept artwork, drawing people, making community comics and more.
"My artwork is made to inspire people. There is no other way to describe it."
@oreyeno_arts
oreyeniarts.com
We are looking for local musicians, dancers, performers of any kind to participate in ‘activating’ Barking Station with their work to bring life and creativity to the space. Through this work we aim to monitor the impact of the performances on how people feel, think and behave in the space and understand its effect on perceptions of safety. All local performers are welcome to submit their works for consideration. All mediums and styles are welcomed. You must provide all equipment. No access to mains/electricity.
We are offering £30 p/h for your time.
For more information, apply email tegan@wearestreetspace.org
Or book a slot at https://www.activationstation.co.uk