About this event
Join Black British portrait photographer Adina Lawrence for an artist talk and creative workshop exploring her commission Diverse Landscapes, created during the pandemic as part of Urban Wilderness CIC’s Wastelands programme.
Adina will share insights into her creative process and experiences of photographing communities in Stoke-on-Trent, creating portraits that celebrate cultural identity within local green spaces. Her work presents subjects as metaphorical statements, weaving together people, place and story.
Following the talk, Adina will lead a creative portraiture workshop, where participants can experiment with light, composition and storytelling through photography.
About Adina Lawrence
Adina Lawrence is a Black British portrait photographer from Stoke-on-Trent. She describes her approach as “implementing a fantasy-like feel to create flamboyant, conspicuous and stimulating images.”
Her project Diverse Landscapes plays with the tropes of portraiture and fashion, placing subjects outdoors in natural light with minimal processing. Adina’s aim was to “visually communicate the diversity of cultures within our North Staffordshire community in a family-friendly and beautiful way,” proudly representing both people and place.
Part of the In the Balance programme
In the Balance is a gentle yet radical programme of talks, screenings, and creative workshops that reimagine how we relate to the natural world. Led by Urban Wilderness CIC, it invites you to meet, talk, and create with artists—embracing artistic experimentation and civic engagement to forge deeper connections between people, place, and creativity.
About the organiser
Please book your free ticket so that we can confirm numbers.
Urban Wilderness CIC are based at The Moony Club, 15 Bennett Precinct, Longton Exchange, ST3 2HT.
Free parking is available nearby at Tesco, or paid at Longton Exchange car park.
Our building is accessible up a short ramp to the doorway. We do not have an accessible toilet in the building. Our only facilities are located upstairs and the closest accessible facilities are in Tesco, around 5 minutes walk away.
Free refreshments will be available.
