Category: News and Updates
Fabio Tedde uses his music to bring people from all over the world together; a pianist without boarders
Brittle Sun – Using music and poetry to discuss the stigma of poverty and its deadly effects.
ASLI Artist Ildiko Nova creates a piece of visual art to bring awareness of senseless industrialization and the impact it has on our planet
Digital Artist David Feingold expresses his thoughts on the choice of war over the welfare of our own citizenry
Writer Andy Smith talks to ASLI about Consumerism in a Capitalist society
Sophie Jupillat talks to ASLI about global economic issues and how she uses her writing to create change
Speculations on Freedom by Sophie Jupillat – A theatrical creative writing piece about hope
Matthew speaks with ASLI on how his poetry helps him tackle the complexities of current world issues
ASLI Monthly Featured Artist – Michelle Morgan: talking art, mental health, shame and how to create change.
Able in This Diverse Universe writing competition – Call for Creative Writers
2015 in review
Welcome Jade Bryant as ASLI’s Newest Team Member
Call for Submissions – Call for Artists for NEW ASLI Campaign; Capitalism, Poverty and War. Get Involved & create change.
Editor’s Letter – Issue 2 – Mental Illness, Health and Recovery
Visual Artist Mark Lloyd says “Art can provide an avenue for self-expression, Art can enable us to realise the truth, art can provide hope and wonder, elements that can provoke change and save lives”.
Illustrator, animator and writer Andreea Stan says art saves lives “There were situations when I felt that my art was the only thing I had and it kept me going, it didn’t let me give up”.
Denny Reader talks to ASLI about his schizophrenia and using his creativity, saying “Its gives me a purpose and a platform to share my ideas and myself with the world around me”.
Indian visual artist Sravanthi Juluri speaks to ASLI, “my work has been a major source of healing in my life. I never thought my art could actually help women in distress to come out in the open about the abuse they have faced and open up a platform to raise our voices and say no to violence against women”.