LUX is delighted to present works by Will Pham in the context of our New Work screening series, showcasing recent work by artists based in the UK. Will Pham is a British-Vietnamese artist working in video, performance, painting and socially engaged practice. His work explores intergenerational care, cultural inheritance, community building and refugee narratives within the UK.
Film Programme:
‘An Viet (Well Settled)’, 2018, HD video, stereo sound, 19 mins 20 secs
This film explores the An Viet Foundation – a closed down community centre in Hackney serving former Vietnamese refugees for over 35 years. The film presents a range of found materials inside the building, and a reading from Toan Vu, from his father’s autobiography.
‘VMHS Legacy Project’, 2023, HD video, stereo sound, with subtitles, 16 mins 33 secs
This film explores the history and legacy of the Vietnamese Mental Health Services (VMHS), a mental health charity set up in 1989 in the UK for Vietnamese communities, weaving interviews with service users and director, Jack Shieh OBE.
‘A Night of Performances with the VLC Band’, 2024, HD video, stereo sound, with subtitles, 10 mins
This film presents documentation performance by the VLC Band with invited singers. The band is led by Mr Lai and is based at Centre 151, formerly known as the Community Centre for Refugees from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia (VLC). The centre was set up in 1985 in Hackney.
‘Legends’ (Work in Progress), 2024, moving image, stereo sound, 10 mins
This work in progress explores irregular migration from Vietnam to the UK with the support of Dr Tamsin Barber’s research. The work explores the ways in which migrants are encouraged to craft a ‘legend’, in order for them to pass hostile immigration borders to allow refuge in the UK. The video emphasises the use of performance and storytelling based on individual and collective trauma vs bureaucratic legislative language.
Discussion with Will Pham, Dr Diana Yeh and Dr Tamsin Barber
The screenings of these works will be followed by a conversation between Will Pham and invited speakers Dr Diana Yeh and Dr Tamsin Barber, addressing themes within the work. There will be time afterwards for the audience to ask questions.
Please note: We will be audio recording the conversation and audience Q & A as well as taking photo documentation at the event.
Tickets: General – £6, Concession – £3
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Access Information:
Auditory/Visual Access: We have hearing loops in the black box, a large print guide and magnifying glasses available in the space. The films in the screening have subtitles.
Sensory Access: Please note that the exhibition space is very dark, and the sound/noise volume is adjusted to a higher level.
Content/Sensory note: TBA
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