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.
In 2022 I began the portrait series, Meanwhile, to shine a light on the residents who occupy these temporary spaces. The residents captured 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. Find out more about Makespace Oxford here.
Creating the change we want to see in the world, one empty building at a time
Jess Harvey, Woven Ink
Helen Bailey, Sabali Pots, Community Pottery Studio
Dr Dianne Regisford, Owned By Oxford
Ab Brightman, Digital Learning and Service Provider
Ben Tuppen, Share Oxford
Dr Dianne Regisford, Owned By Oxford
The Junction, Didcot: A shared community space
Dr Dianne Regisford, Owned By Oxford Oasis
Mike Benson, Berliner Benson
Katie Herring, Tribe Zero Waste, Farringdon
Kingsley Pratt-Boyden, In-Spire Sounds
Phoebe Nicholson, Oxford Poetry Library
Sam Skinner, Fig.studio
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