Talk – In conversation with Wayne Campbell

Meet the artist behind the exhibition - A celebration of the power of protest and the ongoing fight for justice.

Book your ticket for a unique evening with renowned visual activist and artist, Wayne Campbell.

A glimpse into the mind of the maker, with this exclusive evening with Visual Activist, Wayne Campbell who will be In Conversation with Chair of the Somerset African Caribbean Network, Susann Savidge. They will explore the origins of Wayne’s journey into visual activism, what this means and what the future holds as they explore issues of identity and one mans journey into social change.

Wayne is the artist behind out current temporary exhibition A Celebration of Demonstration with powerful imagery of protest created through photography taken in London after the murder of George Floyd.

He will pose questions about identity and social change and visitors will have the chance to give their own reflections about finding their voice in a rural community and highlight the history of racial justice in Somerset.

“People will come in here” “they’ll laugh, they’ll cry, they’ll have an opinion”

Wayne Campbell describes himself as a story teller who injects creativity, passion and activism into everything he does. This exhibition hosted at Shoemakers Museum has been brought by The Somerset African Caribbean Network, a sector pioneer that aims to bring African and Caribbean communities together to connect and campaign.

The theme for this years’ Black History Month is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. A powerful tribute to the resilience, strength and unwavering commitment to progress that defines the Black community across the globe.

Book your ticket now for this after hours talk and Q&A with the artist on 14 October 6pm to 8pm in Shoemakers Museum Cafe Blue Room. Tickets £8.50 include refreshments.

More about the artist Wayne Campbell

Wayne describes himself as a passionate visual activist, who infuses creativity,
time and activism into all aspects of his work. Throughout his career, he has grown in
various fields such as photography, filmmaking, and illustration, drawing inspiration from his
environment, emotions, and experiences.

Growing up in Brixton, Southwest London, with roots in Uganda and Jamaica,
Wayne’s work has always been a reflection of his environment. The streets of Brixton in the
1970s, marked by resistance and solidarity, shaped his lens, driving a deeper understanding
of creativity and activism within him.

A pivotal moment in 2020 transformed Wayne’s creative expression. The murder of George
Floyd ignited a passion for visual activism and giving birth to his first book A Celebration Of
Demonstration. Since then, Wayne has been at the forefront, capturing the raw emotions of
demonstrations for justice—from COVID-19 and Freedom Rallies to protests for Palestine.