Arbeit Studios

Synergy
An exhibition of ARBEIT Studio Members Trashion Factory, Humeera Dar, Nadine Duval and
the University of the Arts London's 'Art for the Environment' resident Alisa Ruzavina.
Tuesday 7 September - Sunday 3 October 2021
Trowbridge Gardens, 1 Trowbridge Road, Hackney Wick, London, E9 5LD
As part of ARBEIT studio’s WORK/Series season of workshops and exhibitions, Synergy is an exhibition
of work by studio members Trashion Factory, Humeera Dar, Nadine Duval and University of the Arts
London’s AER ‘Art in the Environment’ resident Alisa Ruzavina. What these designers share and the
exhibition explores is an interest in upcycling and circular design.
Trashion Factory uses clothes from local recycling warehouses that would otherwise end up in landfills
and remakes them, into 'trashionable', wardrobe staples and one-off pieces. Humeera Dar runs a denim
brand of the same name and her installation will explore themes around sustainability and upcycling.
Nadine Duval creates one-off pieces for clients from off-cuts, reducing waste in the process.
Local artist and designer of ecological experiences and tools Alisa Ruzavina invites you to participate in
the process of discovery of Waltham Forest's urban commons. Through creative interventions,
communal mapping, play and making workshops passers-by are invited to add their voice to The Book of
Local Knowledge and to contribute to the textile mural Direct-Story Map that celebrates the local area
and its residents.
For one month, the common space of Arbeit studios is transformed into a civic space for social dreaming
and re-connection to local land, culture and community - a playground for Waltham Forest to envision
what earth-based heart-centred urban living might look and feel like.

A closing event will take place on Friday 1 October, 5-8pm.
WORK/Series is a summer season of exhibitions, workshops and events. Covering a wide range of
sectors, the series provides skills and knowledge for businesses, artists and local communities.

Hosted online and between our sites at Leyton Green (E10) and Trowbridge Gardens (E9), Arbeit is
bringing together its members, local artists and business consultants from across sectors. The series
has been made possible thanks to the Culture Recovery Fund from Arts Council England.
More info on other events and exhibitions in the series can be found at the Arbeit Studio website.