19th May 2021
Creative Lives in Progress‘ next Pep Talk is set for Wednesday 19th May at 1pm, when they’ll be joined by New York-based Multidisciplinary practitioner Mahaneela as she talks about building a career as a creative.
About Mahaneela
Starting out, it can be easy to assume that you need to specialise in a particular area, find your niche, or style – and stick with it. The reality, however, as Mahaneela shows, isn’t quite so clear-cut. Having initially dropped out of a philosophy degree, Mahaneela has built a career doing what she loves, and today works across everything from photography and fine art to film and music, switching effortlessly between directing, shooting and writing – as well as working as a DJ.
Currently in New York, based in London, and with roots in Ghana, India and Jamaica, Mahaneela’s work often explores themes centred on diasporic history, with a focus on the Black experience. Her work strives to not only address the lack of representation in mainstream media, but also shift the narrative, and provide a new bright, beautiful and more authentic perspective.
More information about the event, how to submit questions and register here.