Meanwhile
Not-for-profit, Makespace Oxford, transform empty and underused buildings into affordable, community-driven spaces. Through these spaces, they aim to foster a diverse, mutually-supportive network that facilitates connection, skill sharing and collaboration.
The portrait series, Meanwhile, shines a light on the residents who occupy these temporary spaces. Residents span many different sectors, but are united by a commitment to positive cultural, social or environmental impact. They help to build more inclusive and resilient local communities and stronger local economies.
While the use of these spaces may be temporary, the vision is long-term: The work is a catalyst to develop towns and cities that are community owned, people-centred and climate safe - now, and for future generations.
Creating the change we want to see in the world, one empty building at a time
Helen Bailey, Sabali Pots, Community Pottery Studio
Phoebe Nicholson, Oxford Poetry Library
Ab Brightman, Digital Learning and Service Provider
Sam Skinner, Fig.studio
Ben Tuppen, Share Oxford
Dr Dianne Regisford, Owned By Oxford
Mike Benson, Berliner Benson
Jess Harvey, Woven Ink
Katie Herring, Tribe Zero Waste, Farringdon
Kingsley Pratt-Boyden, In-Spire Sounds
Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani, Young Women’s Music Project
Oliver Mason, Gulp Fiction
Lily and Kate from Down to Earth Cafe, The Old Stables, Wantage