About The Project

Art becomes a form of testimony—an accessible, human way to confront the
long-term effects of deindustrialisation.

The Project sits at the intersection of art and activism, using creative practice as a catalyst for social memory, dignity, and change.

Rooted in communities shaped by the rise and decline of coal mining, the project harnesses storytelling, visual arts, and participatory workshops to illuminate experiences that are too often forgotten or misrepresented.

By placing former mining communities at the centre of its creative process, the project not only documents their history but also amplifies their ongoing struggles around identity, employment, public services, and collective wellbeing. Art becomes a form of testimony—an accessible, human way to confront the long-term effects of deindustrialisation.

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