In this interview artist Joy Yamusangie talks about her latest project, Docks Open Art Series: The Fish and The Mermaid, a collaborative public artwork created with local communities for Royal Docks Originals.
50+ events, three weeks and hundreds of stories. This special Meet the Dockers series goes behind the scenes of the first edition of Royal Docks Originals and speaks to some of the creatives, community members, and businesses who have brought the festival to life.
Helen Tredoux shares insights into the services provided by Community Transport Waltham Forest and discusses her team’s collaboration in creating Charabancs and Cadillacs, a magical time capsule exploring Newham’s transport history, featured as part of Royal Docks Originals.
In this interview, Rai shares the magic behind Projekt’s spaces, how creativity is transforming the Royal Docks community and the exciting role that The Pump House is playing in Royal Docks Originals festival.
Luke Gray is a painter and muralist with deep ties to the Royal Docks. In this Meet the Dockers interview, he discusses the inspiration behind his striking mural, Threads of Arrival, which is part of the Royal Docks Originals festival.
James Kaguima has played a key role in shaping inclusive, creative opportunities across the Royal Docks. In this Meet the Dockers interview, we caught up with James to hear more about his journey, his hopes for the area, his work on Docks Factor, and why creativity rooted in community matters.
Ahead of the Compressor House opening events, we caught up with the team behind Hair 4 Newham: Fashion & Finance. In this Meet the Dockers, they talk about their event, Compressor House, and joining the Royal Docks creative movement.
Robert de Jong, Director of the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability at UEL, brings over 20 years’ experience in urban regeneration. In this Meet the Dockers interview, he reflects on his journey and the centre's role in promoting innovation, skills, and community engagement through initiatives like Discovery Day, part of the Royal Docks Originals festival.
Carlton Fontaine-Nowell is a rising producer and creative talent whose passion for production, photography, video editing, and storytelling led him to apply for the Creative Newham Cultural Producers Programme. He is now working as a Trainee Cultural Producer with the Royal Docks Culture and Activation Team.
