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Jez is developing a new collaborative project with artist Joseph Richardson, of Manchester artists collective UHC. The project uses as its starting point Polari, the 'secret' language of gay men.

The project methodology will be research and process driven, and as such we have not confirmed specific project outcomes, rather these will emerge from the process, the participants and partners, and the artists’ individual and collaborative practice. However, we anticipate that there will be an interactive digital aspect to the final project outcome.

Jez and Joe will be curating a small display case / exhibition at the John Rylands Library during August and September to coincide with Manchester Pride, which examines some of our initial research for the project

Jez is working on the creation of a new photography project currently titled 'Minotaur'. As with previous self - initiated projects, this started with a strong visual image. The isolated figure of a Minotaur pictured alone within a series of faded, crumbling, possibly once grand interior landscapes.

Jez works with Accrington Academy in Lancashire as their creative agent, and is responsible for curating a whole school programme of creative teaching and learning involving staff, students and a wide range of visiting artists and other creative practitioners. Accrington Academy was a National School of Creativity between 2009 and 2011. We are shortly to announce an exciting new artists commission at the Academy.