#belonging

A workshop led by:

BAXSAN

21/10/2023

15:00 – 17:00

HJL Dream Space
Resource for London
352 Holloway Road
London
N7 6PA

 

RESERVE YOUR SPACE

Description

Urso iyo Xasuus translates to Smell and Memory. Smells are strongly linked to our memories. From cooking aromatics, to our love of Oud, uunsi and perfumes, they are intertwined with our upbringings.

This creative writing workshop will explore the connection between senses and memory. It will explore smells using common household items found within the Somali home as a means to link back to memories of the past and ground them in the present.

This workshop is primarily focused on a QTIPOC audience.

If you require additional access measures to enable your participation, including BSL interpretation please email info@healingjusticeldn.org. Inline with our commitment to disability justice, we will try to accommodate as much as possible.

Biography

The Somali word BAXSAN translates to emancipation/liberation. BAXSAN is an artist collective and private peer support network made up of artists and community facilitators, whose primary focus is creating connections, fostering community and creating art from the shared experiences of LGBTQI+ Somalis. Their work is heavily rooted in exploring and affirming liberation practices. Since the group’s inception, they have prioritised safety, resourcing and upskilling, providing spaces to commune and create.