LOCKDOWN ART: INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION

From Leyton, Leytonstone, Indonesia to Moldova!

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and successive lockdowns, we ran a special ‘Create and Connect from Home’ Children and Adults Art Competition to help distract creative minds for the all the benefits creativity brings to our Mental Health.

Word spread beyond London and we started receiving entries not just locally but from around the world, so we decided to keep our doors open to all….

The results of the competition were exceptional and will be shared in both a physical and online exhibition.

First exhibition 18th & 19th September 2021 as part of the Barbican sponsored https://leytonstonelovesfilm.com/whats-on/lockdown-art-international-art-exhibition-all-ages/

Please read some poignant comments directly from entrants:

“This competition… was a great way to find some positivity in such a terrible situation. '“

“As this Global Health crisis of Covid19 spread an environment of fear and tension everywhere, In order to get rid of this negativity, This contest will definitely incorporate a ray of hope in the creative minds of numerous artists and even enhance their creativity.”

“It’s really pushed me out of my comfort zone and pushed me to think outside the box a little… I’m in love with how it’s turned out! It’s made me believe in myself and my abilities as someone who has social anxiety and suffers with spouts of depression at times and no self worth so this has really helped me see past some of my demons! Thank you WIILMA…”

“Any initiative that invites artists all around the world to create, especially during these times, is wonderful!”

“This competition made me discover new emotions, focusing on the offered themes, experimenting other artistic sides than academic ones. Thank you!”

“Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to show you our creativity…this art contest definitely benefited a large number of the population and a diverse range of ages. “