Join us for an exciting series of workshops that unlock the power of multimedia storytelling through augmented reality (AR), photography, film, and creative writing. Memory Jam brings together students from MMU and young creative professionals from Kosovo to develop work exploring identity, memory, and virtual space.

Every week, guest artists provide helpful prompts and guidance, enabling you to create digital and physical artworks that bring your personal stories to life. You will work toward an online and in-person exhibition where you can showcase your work alongside established artists, and publish your work in a printed zine-like publication that features AR. This is an excellent opportunity, to develop creative and technical skills, and network internationally. 

The workshops are led in collaboration with StoryLab’s Artrit Bytyçi (writer and lecturer, RKS), School of Digital Arts’ Antony Hall (Interdisciplinary artist UK) and Audrey Albert (Photographer, UK), and artist Mishka Henner (UK) Bios below

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Participants will take part in three workshops covering augmented reality, film photography, sound, and creative writing and will be expected to devise their own creative responses.

Each session begins with an interactive workshop and discussion, followed by project development time, feedback, and technical support.

The workshops are led in collaboration with StoryLab’s Artrit Bytyçi (writer and lecturer, RKS), School of Digital Arts’ Antony Hall (artist and lecturer, UK) and Audrey Albert (MMU/SODA), and artist Mishka Henner (UK). 

The first stage will involve workshops between students and young creative professionals from Kosovo and the UK, who will create artworks tied to physical objects, infusing them with “extended virtual memories” such as text, audio, and video.

The project will culminate in an online launch event and IRL in Manchester and Prishtina on March 4, 2025 and as part of Go Global Week.

Memory Jam is a project by StoryLab in collaboration with Future Media Production program by the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University, with support from the British Council.

Bios: 

Artrit Bytyçi (writer and lecturer, StoryLab/RKS)

Artrit Bytyçi has an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School in New York City. His background in biological sciences influences how he approaches art. He is the founder of StoryLab, an interdisciplinary initiative for art, writing, design, technology, and education.

https://storylab.al/about-us-mbi-neve/

Audrey Albert (artist, SODA/UK), 

Audrey Albert is a Mauritian artist with Chagossian heritage, whose work reflects the cultural heritage and identities of Chagos Islanders. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and in 2021 she was appointed to a Creative Fellowship at Manchester International Festival.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Albert

 Antony Hall (artist and lecturer, SODA/UK) 

Antony Hall is an artist, educator, and researcher working at the intersection of science, art and technology. His interdisciplinary multimedia practice spans AR, digital drawing, photography, bio-art, and sound art, as well as installations and immersive multisensory experiences. He has performed and exhibited internationally.  

https://antonyhall.net/blog/

Mishka Henner (artist, UK)

Mishka Henner is a Belgian based in Manchester, England. His work has been featured in several surveys of contemporary artists working with photography in the Internet age. He has been described by some as a modern-day Duchamp. for his appropriation of image-rich technologies including Google Earth, Google Street View, and YouTube, and for his adoption of print-on-demand as a means to bypass traditional publishing models.

https://mishkahenner.com/

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