ALL THAT GLITTERS
In their collaborative zine, Akhera Williams and Esme Wedderburn explore the interplay between humanity and nature: from 16th-century British colonial projects to the future of space exploration.
Akhera Williams is a poet, creative producer and facilitator whose work revolves around a commitment to inclusivity, sustainability and equity. Esme Wedderburn is an artist, creative learning facilitator and art and play assistant.
Stories
Drawing from Afrofuturism, Caribbean Folktales and the stories of indigenous deities, this piece navigates diverse timelines. The tale traverses the Elizabethan Era in Britain and Canada, the U.S moon landing in the 1960s and a future where the global north-south divide no longer exists.
This collaboration invites readers on a visually and intellectually stimulating journey, where the past, present, and future converge in a conflict between humanity and the ever-evolving forces of colonialistic greed.
Akhera’s background in human geography infuses the project with a nuanced exploration of social politics whilst Esme’s dynamic illustrations capture striking characters and worlds through colour and texture.
Check out the zine here
