Unity Arts Collective

Unity Arts Collective 🎭An interdisciplinary theatre creating experimental physical theatre with creatives from diverse backgrounds🎭

A Participatory visual arts project by Surya Dev.Subhadip Mukherjee, our researcher, has conducted extensive research on...
19/05/2026

A Participatory visual arts project by Surya Dev.

Subhadip Mukherjee, our researcher, has conducted extensive research on various issues related to displacement and will be publishing a research article based on these findings. His research materials have been used in the development of this exhibition.

Some moments of FREEDOM!

Project Director: Surya Chandra
Researcher: Subhadip Mukherjee
Visual Artist & Artist Facilitator: James Frost, Surya Chandra
Multidisciplinary Sound Artist: Jesu Piceno, Ester Ricci
Puppeteer: James Frost
Performer: Surya Chandra

Photo credit: Nidal Nasir

'FREEDOM' is a participatory visual arts project that brings together community members, students, migrants, refugees to explore the meaning of freedom through creative expression.

This exhibition showcases work created collaboratively by refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, students, artists, and local community members. Developed through a series of interdisciplinary approach-based workshops, participants explored movement, sound, drawing, puppetry, visual arts and architecture. The resulting artworks reflect themes of hope, resilience, longing, social death, mental health, separation, and freedom.

Project funded by: Arts Council England
Project supported by: University of Kent School of Arts, University of Kent

Our partners: Counterpoints Arts ARK Cliftonville

Freedom!A Participatory visual arts project.Some moments of FREEDOM!And audience feedback!Project Director: Surya Chandr...
07/05/2026

Freedom!
A Participatory visual arts project.

Some moments of FREEDOM!

And audience feedback!

Project Director: Surya Chandra
Researcher: Subhadip Mukherjee
Visual Artist & Artist Facilitator: James Frost, Surya Chandra
Multidisciplinary Sound Artist: Jesu Piceno, Ester Ricci
Puppeteer: James Frost
Performer: Surya Chandra

'FREEDOM' is a participatory visual arts project that brings together community members, students, migrants, refugees to explore the meaning of freedom through creative expression.

This exhibition showcases work created collaboratively by refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, students, artists, and local community members. Developed through a series of interdisciplinary approach-based workshops, participants explored movement, sound, drawing, puppetry, visual arts and architecture. The resulting artworks reflect themes of hope, resilience, longing, social death, mental health, separation, and freedom.

Project supported by

Our partners:

Introducing Ester Ricci,Ester is an artist working across sound, performance, and visual composition. Her practice focus...
15/04/2026

Introducing Ester Ricci,

Ester is an artist working across sound, performance, and visual composition. Her practice focuses on the relationship between presence, perception, and minimal structures, often constructing subtle yet intense environments that invite deep listening and attention.
Through the use of voice, electronics, and spatial interventions, Ester develops pieces that operate between fragility and control, exploring the boundaries of sonic and performative expression. Her work often engages with reduction, repetition, and the poetics of time.
In live contexts, she creates intimate and precise situations where sound becomes both material and gesture.

Introducing, Jesu Piceno.Jesu is joining us for the exhibition to experiment with sound, body and visual elements integr...
15/04/2026

Introducing, Jesu Piceno.

Jesu is joining us for the exhibition to experiment with sound, body and visual elements integrating with our work.

Join us for the exhibition,
16th April, 10am - 7pm
17th April, 10am - 6pm.

About: Jesu is a multidisciplinary sound artist and performer whose work navigates the intersection of experimental music, electronic soundscapes, and embodied performance. His practice explores atmospheres, nocturnal textures, and immersive sonic environments, often integrating sound, body, and visual elements into cohesive live experiences.

With a background shaped by formal musical training and independent research, Jesu has developed a distinct language rooted in abstraction, spatial awareness, and emotional density. He has collaborated across disciplines with visual artists, performers, and collectives, extending his work into audiovisual pieces and installation formats.

His performances unfold as evolving sonic narratives, emphasizing tension, silence, and the physicality of sound.

Introducing Nidal Nasir, a filmmaker with roots in Kerala, India, currently studying Film at the University of Kent. Wit...
12/04/2026

Introducing Nidal Nasir, a filmmaker with roots in Kerala, India, currently studying Film at the University of Kent. With cinematography at the heart of his practice, he is driven by a strong passion for visual storytelling.

Nidal works across both documentary and fiction, and has been involved in creating, shooting, and editing a range of short films and documentaries. His work focuses on capturing stories with honesty, depth, and striking visuals.

Join us for the exhibition and performance.Freedom!!Exhibition: 16th April, 10am-7pmPerformance (Work-in-progress) 4 pmE...
09/04/2026

Join us for the exhibition and performance.

Freedom!!

Exhibition: 16th April, 10am-7pm
Performance (Work-in-progress) 4 pm

Exhibition: 17th April, 10am-6pm

Venue: Studio3, Jarman building, University of Kent

Project Director: Surya Chandra
Researcher: Subhadip Mukherjee
Visual Artist & Artist Facilitator: James Frost, Surya Chandra
Puppeteer: James Frost
Performer: Surya Chandra

'FREEDOM' is a participatory visual arts project that brings together community members, students, migrants, refugees to explore the meaning of freedom through creative expression.

This exhibition showcases work created collaboratively by refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, students, artists, and local community members. Developed through a series of interdisciplinary approach-based workshops, participants explored movement, sound, drawing, puppetry, visual arts and architecture. The resulting artworks reflect themes of hope, resilience, longing, social death, mental health, separation, and freedom.

Project supported by

Our partners:

04/04/2026

Join us for the exhibition and performance.

16th April, 10am-7pm
Performance 4 pm

17th April, 10am-6pm

Venue: Studio3, Jarman building, University of Kent

What a day!!1st April, 2026. ARK MargateOur next free workshop before the exhibition,4th April, 11am - 5pmProject Direct...
02/04/2026

What a day!!

1st April, 2026. ARK Margate

Our next free workshop before the exhibition,
4th April, 11am - 5pm

Project Director: Surya Chandra
Researcher: Subhadip Mukherjee
Visual Artist & Artist Facilitator: James Frost, Surya Chandra
Puppeteer: James Frost

'FREEDOM' is a participatory visual arts project that brings together community members, students, migrants, refugees to...
27/03/2026

'FREEDOM' is a participatory visual arts project that brings together community members, students, migrants, refugees to explore the meaning of freedom through creative expression.

Our next FREE workshops, OPEN TO ALL
- Sunday, 29th March (11:00am – 5:00pm) – Studio 3, Jarman Building, University of Kent

- Wednesday, 1st April (11:00am – 4:30pm) – ARK Cliftonville, Margate

- Saturday, 4th April (11:00am – 5:00pm) – Studio 3, Jarman Building, University of Kent

- 15th April – Studio3, Jarman building, University of Kent, 11am - 5pm

Join us for a free puppetry and movement workshop exploring the theme of freedom, this workshop is part of a period of research and development where we are developing outcomes for a documentary and an exhibition. No experience is necessary and would love you to be involved!

Places are free and no experience is necessary.

Book your free place at:
Email: [email protected]

The workshop will include:

• Building sculptural human figures exploring themes of journeys, uncertainty, hope, resilience, and belonging.
• Through drama based exercises learn about the lived experiences of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants
• Contribute to a growing creative conversation about belonging, identity, and community

Project supported by

Our partners:

Join Unity Arts for a free puppetry and movement workshop at ARK Cliftonvillle, Margate. Exploring the theme of freedom ...
27/03/2026

Join Unity Arts for a free puppetry and movement workshop at ARK Cliftonvillle, Margate. Exploring the theme of freedom this workshop is part of a period of research and development where the company are developing outcomes for a documentary and an exhibition. No experience is necessary and would love you to be involved!

Places are free and no experience is necessary.

Book your free place at:
Email: [email protected]

The workshop will include:

• Building sculptural human figures exploring themes of journeys, uncertainty, hope, resilience, and belonging.
• Through drama based exercises learn about the lived experiences of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants
• Contribute to a growing creative conversation about belonging, identity, and community

Puppetry, Drama and Movement
1st April, 2026
• Workshop: 11am - 1pm
• Lunch Break: 1pm - 2pm
• Workshop: 2pm - 5pm

Workshop will be led by:
• Surya Chandra (Theatre Maker and Movement Artist)
• James Frost: Puppetry

'FREEDOM' is a participatory visual arts project that brings together community members, students, migrants, refugees to explore the meaning of freedom through creative expression.

Through a series of workshops, participants will create sculptural human figures representing a wide range of emotions connected to journeys, uncertainty, hope, resilience, and belonging.
The project creates space for voices that are often unheard of, encouraging dialogue, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the human experiences behind migration.

We invite everyone from the local community to take part, this project is about building a shared space where people from different backgrounds can reflect on freedom, express their thoughts, and actively contribute to a collective work of art.

The sculptures created during the workshops will form part of a public exhibition at the University of Kent, fostering connection, reflection, and conversation between communities.

Project Director: Surya Chandra
Researcher@subhadip_1996
Visual Artist:
Sound: Andre Braga Verissimo

Project supported by

Our partners:

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