Lets make a band

About this event
Step into the world of spontaneous creativity with artist Sophie Chapman at IMT Gallery.
During this immersive 3-hour workshop, Sophie will guide the group through a unique journey of mimicry, recording, punk sensibilities, playful experimentation, and artistic collaboration, resulting in the creation of a band that exists solely for this brief but electrifying moment.
The workshop culminates in the production of a brand-new EP, recorded during the session, and each participant will receive a link to this exclusive track. But that's not all—participants will also have the opportunity to craft the band's logo and visual identity.
Join Sophie Chapman for an unforgettable experience that celebrates the power of collaboration and the joy of making something remarkable together. No prior experience needed!
About Sophie Chapman:
Sophie Chapman, an interdisciplinary artist, and organiser originally from Newcastle and now based in London, brings a unique perspective to the world of art and community engagement. Sophie's creative journey is marked by a diverse range of influences, drawing inspiration from science, philosophy, queer and feminist theory, pop culture, music, and grassroots community organising. Her art serves as a vehicle for learning, a process that thrives on collaboration and experimentation. Sophie's portfolio includes a rich tapestry of experimental performances, films, sculptures, drawings, texts, and soundscapes, all serving as vibrant expressions of the ideas she explores. Through projects that delve into science fiction, punk, improvisation, spatial justice, movement, and embodied knowledge, Sophie challenges boundaries and invites us to rethink the world we inhabit.
Beyond her artistic pursuits, Sophie is an experienced educator, facilitator, programmer, and access support worker, all driven by her commitment to nurturing more supportive, politicised, and experimental structures for creative expression and community building. Sophie is currently developing a body of work called 'Tiger Helix (Oblivion)' about queer entanglements with nature amidst collective feelings of apocalypse. As well as this she received the 2023 'Art in the ArchiveBursary' from the Women's Art Library and the Feminist Review, to develop a text called 'SLUG' about slow time. Made in collaboration with Sahjan Kooner, the film installation 'HONEY' is being shown as part of 'dankEconogy1_ALIENVillage' at Eastside Projects Birmingham Oct-Dec 2023, touring to Kunsthall Ghent Feb 2024, with a chatbot version of the work available to interact with via UP Projects.
Salty Measures Series:
This workshop is part of our Salty Measures series, a series of workshops curated by Paul Stewart and Sarah Perks that plunge into the pleasures and depths of art-making. Our inaugural season showcases the talents of Hamja Ahsan, Sophie Chapman, and Sarah Perks. Each workshop in this series offers a unique approach to engaging with art, whether through embodied experiences, delightful encounters, or shared narratives.
These experiences will involve collaborative art-making, and each participant will depart with a keepsake from their journey, whether it's a self-recorded EP, a concept for a fried chicken franchise, or a profound meditation that unveils a non-human connection.
Salty Measures is supported by Teesside University, Centre for Culture and Creativity, IAA funding.
The free entry places for Tower Hamlets residents have been lovingly created with support from Clarion Futures.
Join us as we embark on a journey of exploration and creativity with Sophie Chapman, an artist dedicated to reimagining our world. No experience needed! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a unique creative process that celebrates the beauty of making something remarkable together.