Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In this episode, I talk once again to undercover artist Sharon Bennett about her upcoming art show 'Tribe'. Alongside fellow artist Jamie Ashman, Sharon promises an odyssey of fashion, music and dance culture. In this episode we look at how the emergence of fashion tribes have historically always been as a response to socioeconomic upheaval - heralding phases of youth rebellion. We discuss the re-invention of fashion and explore the links between different tribes like Punk and Hip Hop. Sharon also reveals the surprising origins of Mod and Skinhead subcultures. Please join me as we look at life through a different lens. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Fashion tribes have historically emerged as a response to socio-economic upheaval, heralding phases of youth rebellion
• Sharon and Jamie are artists who share similar themes in their work which led to the collaboration on their upcoming art show 'Tribe'Jamie is a fashion graduate from Central Saint Martins but chose to pursue art, and predominantly works with acrylic on paper and canvas.
• Sharon's work reflects skinhead culture and juxtaposes a colourful and girly style with dark undertones
• The 'Tribe' exhibition party encourages attendees to celebrate the impact of musical subcultures by adopting the style of their favourite musical 'tribe' 

BEST MOMENTS

"I think there's definitely elements of  the mods, that's statement by style." 

"Skinheads were very much influenced in the sixties by Jamaican Caribbean immigrants. And they, they took on the music and the fashion and it was all very inclusive of race." 

"Punk was obviously an uprising against the government at the time."

"Hip hop was very inclusive of all races and it was considered if you could sing, you were artistic, you could dance, then you were, you were involved." 

"Your tribe is something that identifies you and you always gonna have a bit of it in your life." 

"We love the idea of them being part of the exhibition." 

"It's kind of to take everyone back, to get them back into their tribe mentality and also, you know, appreciate the other tribes."  

ABOUT THE GUESTS

A Cambridgeshire based self-taught artist, Sharon Bennett is passionate about art that is vibrant and striking. Using a range of medium and techniques, Sharon has an artistic style  that is deceptively light and playful with darker undertones and references. Sharon is inspired by pop culture, religion, fashion and passion and has exhibited in London and Cambridgeshire.

During 2020, her painting of a baby crow (Trevor), was chosen to be part of Grayson Perry’s Art Club – and subsequently exhibited at the Manchester Art Gallery alongside many high-profile artists: Grayson's Art Club - Manchester Art Gallery

In 2022 Sharon was diagnosed with breast cancer. As part of her healing she created a lot of art and collaborated with other artists to make images for clothes that were inspired by her cancer journey. This resulted in Sharon organising a fashion show which raised £12k for the charity 'Something To Look Forward To

Alongside her cancer artworks, Sharon collaborates with another fashion artist called Jamie Ashman and in December 2023 they created an art exhibition in London based on the Studio 54 disco aesthetic. In May 2024 they are holding a show called ‘Tribe’ which will explore fashion tribes, identity and youth subcultures.

 

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