Leon Clowes
Nan Kids
Art / Exhibitions - Free Event - Spoken Word (Poetry) / Books - Workshops
Artist Leon Clowes invites you to come and hear the hidden stories of people like him, who had to be brought up by his grandparents. For the first 90 minutes, you will hear the stories of people who were raised in kinship care. Drop in for a few minutes or stay longer and watch, chat, and listen.
During this time, Leon will be building a ‘Nan-tervention’ installation. You are welcome to help Leon to do this if you want to get involved. Come along with things that remind you of your grandparents. Leon will be arranging flowers and you can join him and paint the flowers in watercolours, or you can paint or make something that reminds you of your grandparents. This will take place around the old radio set where everyone will listen to the Nan Kid stories.
Please note, some of these stories are sad and difficult. There’s never a good reason a grandparent has to bring their grandkids up. But these too are tales of courage, hope and strength.
For the last half hour, Leon will read his own story: ‘The Last Five Days of Sandra’. This spoken word piece includes adult related themes and you may not consider this suitable for your children.
'Nan Kids' is supported by a WAF Grant through Wandsworth Grant Fund.
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Tel: 07796503550
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