GRIT: Nuneaton's Creative Revolution with Alisha Miller and Nathan Parker

Discover how the people of Nuneaton are using the power of creativity to revitalise their community, improve their well being and embrace the challenges and opportunities  of the modern world.

GRIT is an artist led programme of creativity culminating in  'Art On The Streets' in August 2024 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. Grit are Alisha Miller, Nathan Parker and Simon Winterman.

In this episode, you will be able to:

·       Understand the transformative power of street art in community regeneration

·       Discover the unique impact of visual art on mental health and well-being

·       Explore how engaging with art programs can revitalise and strengthen communities.

·       Learn valuable tips for emerging artists embarking on their creative journey

·       Uncover the intriguing world of transit art and its role in urban expression
·       Hear how creativity could be an essential ingredient to new forms of work where 'jobs for life' are replaced by new work practises

My special guests are Alisha Miller and Nathan Parker.

Alisha is an award winning Nuneaton artist famous for her transit art, paint and steel for public places and painting on canvas and paper as well as digital and vinyl print at large scale.

Nathan, a passionate graffiti artist, found his calling at a young age and has since become a prominent figure in the street art scene. Drawing inspiration from the New York hip hop culture, Nathan's work reflects the fusion of urban art and self-expression.

Links:
GRIT https://grit-art-central.co.uk/
Alisha Miller https://www.alishamiller.co.uk/
Nathan Parker https://www.instagram.com/n_4_t_4/

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Intro and outro music, 'Time for a Coffee' by Bob Wells © 2020

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