UBUNTU | The Thread Between Us with Helen Wei

Schedule

Thu Nov 13 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Camberwell Space | London, EN

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Create a shared tapestry of stories with fabric strips, reflecting on moments of support, influence & connection across our lives.
About this Event

Ubuntu – I am because we are is a multi-stranded exhibition and workshop programme conceived by Jason Forrest, Sharon Bertram, and Ian Thompson.

The philosophy of ubuntu, originating from the Bantu and Xhosa traditions of southern Africa, and later popularised by Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela, embodies the idea that our humanity is deeply interconnected. The phrase ‘I am because we are’ expresses values of community, collectivism, and shared responsibility, fostering an awareness of how our lives are shaped by those around us.

Join us for The Thread Between Us, a collaborative workshop exploring the invisible connections that shape who we are, led by Helen Wei. In this workshop, participants are guided to create a shared tapestry of stories using reclaimed fabric strips, gathered from UAL or other local sources. Participants will write, draw, or symbolise a memory of someone who has offered support, influence, or connection. These fabric “threads” will then be tied and woven together into a large weaving piece, creating a visual archive of shared stories and relationships.

Open to students, staff, and the wider community, the workshop lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. Together we’ll reflect on the spirit of Ubuntu - I am because we are, and celebrate the power of connection through a growing communal artwork.


BIOGRAPHY

Helen Wei is a spatial designer and UAL alumna whose practice explores storytelling, sustainability, and community. With experience in exhibition-making, cultural events, and sustainable materials, she creates participatory works that bring people together through reflection and collaboration. Helen’s background in spatial design and 3D fabrication informs her hands-on approach, always considering sustainable actions in the making process.

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Camberwell Space, University of the Arts London, Camberwell College of Arts, London, United Kingdom

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