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Valda Jackson: Miss Polly
Valda Jackson: Miss Polly, showcases a powerful and evocative installation by esteemed writer and artist Valda Jackson MBE RWA. This thought-provoking exhibition, featuring spoken word, text, sculpture, and painting, delves into the realms of neurological research and the concept of the 'unfinished brain.'
Valda Jackson's work explores the idea that we are born incomplete and live as works in progress, with critical neural circuitry developing after birth, particularly during crucial growth periods in infancy. A poignant aspect of her work is influenced by the discourse surrounding the experiences of 'Generation Windrush.' While parents travelled to Britain to make a new start, many young children were left behind in their home countries. Her perspective aims to create a space for both celebration and mourning, acknowledging the complex narratives within this historical context.
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Valda Jackson: Miss Polly, showcases a powerful and evocative installation by esteemed writer and artist Valda Jackson MBE RWA. This thought-provoking exhibition, featuring spoken word, text, sculpture, and painting, delves into the realms of neurological research and the concept of the 'unfinished brain.'
Valda Jackson's work explores the idea that we are born incomplete and live as works in progress, with critical neural circuitry developing after birth, particularly during crucial growth periods in infancy. A poignant aspect of her work is influenced by the discourse surrounding the experiences of 'Generation Windrush.' While parents travelled to Britain to make a new start, many young children were left behind in their home countries. Her perspective aims to create a space for both celebration and mourning, acknowledging the complex narratives within this historical context.
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