Joy Gregory

April 2022 – August 2023

Working closely with the Trust archives, artist Joy Gregory will explore the unique histories of our buildings, drawing out the memories and events that populate them. Carried out over twelve months, the residency will engage staff to share their own stories, expanding the archive and creating new artworks to reflect these histories.

Trust staff will have a number of opportunities to get involved:

A call out for staff to send in any photographs of the Trust, either from their own collection or on display in staff spaces
Art workshops at various points across the year

Please email [email protected] to get involved and find out more!

Joy Gregory (b. 1959) is a British photographer of Jamaican heritage. She studied at Manchester Polytechnic (1984) and the Royal College of Art (1986) where she graduated with an MA in Photography. Her practice is concerned with social and political issues often making reference to histories and cultural differences, which characterise contemporary society.

In 2002, Gregory received the NESTA Fellowship, which enabled her the time and the freedom to research for a major piece around language endangerment. This marked a more ambitious development in her engagement with the uncovering of overlooked histories in both her work and practice particularly in relation to the stories of buildings which reside in the memories of the people who occupy the space.

As well as being a highly respected artist, Gregory is a renowned educator of 30 years with a wide range of experience from formal to community and elementary schools to Higher Education. She has exhibited all over the world and shown in many biennales and festivals and is also the recipient of numerous awards.

Her work is in many collections including; the UK Arts Council Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum, Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia, and Yale British Art Collection.