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Brixton ’ s ’ s Arches Arches ( visual / drawings - high resolution HERE )
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Brixton Splash was initiated with a
Brixton Splash was initiated with a shared interest to unify a fractured community , this idea of unifying something that is shared interest to unify a fractured fractured community was explored , this idea where of the unifying words to connect , heal , fuse and link came to mind . Knowing the Japanese philosophy
of something aesthetics called that Wabi is fractured Sabi which was believe in beauty being imperfect , impermanent and incomplete ; Kintsugi visualises explored where the words to this philosophy with the analogy of a broken plate mended with gold as opposed to a clear adhesive to hide the plate ’ s connect , heal , fuse and link came flaws . Inspired by this , the concept consciously connects the existing , creating something new in the process . As a whole , to mind . Knowing the Japanese beauty philosophy is created of and aesthetics a story is told called through the appearance .
Wabi Sabi which believe in beauty being imperfect , impermanent and
Brixton Splash primarily foucs on NEETs ( those not in education , employments or training ) which is one of the wicked issues incomplete ; Kintsugi visualises this of our time that can lead to significant consequences , from educational under-achievement ; long-term unemployment ; low philosophy with the analogy of a aspiration broken ; plate social mended exclusion as with well as gold risking serious , long term damage to their health . There are many reasons why
people as opposed drop out of to education a clear but adhesive the idea is to not look at those disadvantaged with disdain , yet see their story for what it to hide the plate ’ s flaws . Inspired is and ultimately as a part of who they are . As for the NEETs it ’ s ideal for them to see their wounds and imperfections as
by this , the concept consciously part of their beauty and not a setback as the cultural centre encourages them to achieve and express themselves through connects the existing , creating the something creative arts new . The in creative the process workshops . intend to help the NEETs find future employment , where utilising the existing
As a whole , beauty is created
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market is important in order to bridge the gap between the young and older generation ; modern and traditional , unskilled and a story is told through the and skilled , understanding that both users can benefit from one another . appearance . Brixton Splash primarily focus on NEETs ( those not in education , employments or training ) which is one of the wicked issues of our time that can lead to significant consequences , from educational under-achievement ; long-term unemployment ; low aspiration ; social exclusion as well as risking serious , long term damage to their health . There are many reasons why people drop out of education but the idea is to not look at those disadvantaged with disdain , yet see their story for what it is and ultimately as a part of who they are . As for the NEETs it ’ s ideal
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