New silks taking shape in Lebanon and the Wrexham Banners unveiled, the latest news from Kinetika

This month, Ali Pretty has been back in Lebanon with the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association, continuing the journey of Mountains of Hope and beginning work on a new collection of hand-painted silks inspired by the landscape and stories of the trail. Working alongside artist Takla Khoueiry, local artists, teachers and trail guides, the project continues to build creative connections through shared stories, drawing and walking.

Back in the UK, two new silks celebrating Wrexham’s heritage and Welsh football have been unveiled at the refurbished Wrexham Museum and Football Museum of Wales. Meanwhile, Southend Sails has brought colour to Southend High Street, and Kinetika’s work has returned to the streets for the vibrant Colours of Redbridge parade.

The legacy of Beach of Dreams also continues to grow, with creative activity in Cleethorpes, at Findhorn Bay Festival and through international film screenings. Across these projects, the connections formed through creativity continue to travel, evolve and inspire new collaborations long after the original events.

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