'...and the logical way to express ourselves is in the clothes we wear.'

   Here in England we are all compartmentalised into what seems a pre-determined, compact class in society. On the surface there are three groups; upper, middle or lower. I say pre-determined because it all comes down to societal tradition but it's us creatives that break out and stand out from the rest. We're the ones that don't really give a damn about social position and how we're 'supposed to behave' because if we did, we would conform to the boring internal and external social expectations of society which expects us to be normal. Normal being inexpressive and as corpse like as possible. Where's the fun in that? We push boundaries, contrary rebellions and whilst we look to the irony of tradition as inspiration, we're much more turned on by being cool than we are classy.

   So just to confuse the uncomplicated system of English classes a bit more I'll elaborate on the 'Art School Class'. Art school is an uncompromisable contribution to a creative England. An invaluable and necessary experience in one's life. Creativity in the majority of schools seems to be almost frowned upon which is absurd because the world thrives on it. And what's more special about it is that money cannot buy talent. So whatever 'class' you were sectioned into, if you're creative you're an individual in your own right, and when it comes to attending art school, you're enticed by like-minded enthusiasts...it's exciting! Oh wait no, class = normal which ultimately = boring clones. Pfft we're not programmed that way. Let's face it, the majority of old school traditions have been binned so you'd think in this day in age we'd have broken away from this insecure hierarchy of 'social class' and just accepted everyone as equals. This is how it works in the 'Art School Class' system. From all walks of life, like-minded creative thinkers come together, they discuss music, art, politics, fashion, film etc, they collaborate and they make the world a much more visually interesting place to live in. Here it's not about where you came from, it's about what drives you, what makes you tick. Art school gives you the absolute freedom to be whoever you want to be and to have the courage to get out there and show the world exactly how much you couldn't care less about society's suffocating 'rules' and 'guidelines'. Which makes it all the more appealing because in such mundane and stressful times, it's our creative thinkers that lighten up the atmosphere!

    Talking of lightening up! Here in Grimsby, our Art School tribe has collaborated on putting together an exciting event which I recommend you attend! A festival which will celebrate our local talent including film, projection, audio and performance. Come and see what Grimsby has to offer! You won't be disappointed.

Lightworks 2012

Date: Friday 16th March

Location: Grimsby Minster

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Lots of Love for now,

(And we hope to see you Friday)

Miss E xxx