An outdoor collaboration between ActionSpace, Kiln Theatre and designer Christianna Mason
When: 31 July – 15 August
Where: Kilburn High Road.
Art trail maps will be available to collect from Kiln’s Box Office during the festival.
Participating ActionSpace artists:
Benjamin Allen, Abubakar Akram, Iffah Amaioua, Ajanthan Jeevan, Mohammed Imran Khan, Daniel Seneviratne
Inspired by Kilburn, six artists have created new works which have been adapted into large-scale outdoor installations by designer Christianna Mason. From sculpture that mirrors the architecture on the intersection of Kilburn High Road and West End Lane, to richly textured, otherworldly landscapes, discover world class art right in the heart Kilburn.
The Design Collective is a collaborative project between Kiln Theatre, ActionSpace and designer Christianna Mason. The project aims to explore the heritage of Kilburn High Road through visual art, creativity and community engagement. ActionSpace artists produced works in response to Kilburn High Road’s cultural past and present, using objects and images sourced by Christianna Mason as inspiration. Christianna then collaborated with the artists to develop larger scale public works for Kilburn High Road.
ActionSpace artist Mohammed Imran Khan painting alongside designer Christianna Mason.
The artists are exploring themes including:
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Local identity and belonging
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Changing high street culture
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Hidden histories and untold stories
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The vibrancy and diversity of the Kilburn community
This collaborative process creates a dialogue between fine art and design, ensuring the work is both artist-led and accessible to the wider public.
The ambition of the project is to explore and celebrate local heritage, animate Kilburn High Road, encourage community pride, and showcase the work of ActionSpace artists.
Images: Installation of artist group’s works, individual works by Ajanthan Jeevan, Benjamin Allen, Iffah Amaioua, and Abubakar Akram. Christianna Mason with Mohammed Imran Khan.
Part of the Kilburn High Road Project
The Design Collective forms part of Kiln Theatre’s Kilburn High Road Project, supported by the National Heritage Lottery Fund.
Together, the partnership celebrates Kilburn’s heritage while championing inclusive artistic practice and public creativity.
Images courtesy of the artists, designer Christianna Mason, and ActionSpace.
