STORIES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS AS TOLD BY AGENDA BROWN
I see images in collections or series and these often then go on to form visual stories. Presenting this mix of self initiated and commissioned stories to the world motivates me to keep exploring. A story can evolve from observations in my daily life or a commission where I have been tasked with shaping a narrative that needs to be explored on a deeper level.
What is emerging from this process is a new way of presenting the image series that are created when telling a personal or brand story: this format is STILL STORIES
CHARLES JOHNSON: DRIVEN BY CHARLES
“The innovation mindset. Out-of-the-box thinking. Whichever phrase you choose to coin, it can neither be studied, nor learnt,” says Charles “Great designers are innately rebellious. They were born outside the box. Punk music took me in, early on. It fit.”
ALICE CICOLINI: BACKCASTING
So many brands talk about fashioning the future, an idealized concept of looking forward that is very human but is also bound by the present and the past, the way in which we see and filter things around us, reading the runes. For me, I am fascinated by the way in which our histories shape us; backcasting rather than forecasting if you like.
ALICE CICOLINI: GODDESS
The Goddess collection is inspired by the character and mythology of powerful Roman and Grecian legends, and the overlap into other forms of cultural and philosophical representation.
STUDIO WYLDER x ALICE CICOLINI
Joint campaign shoot. Summer 2023
Coming soon…
MEDIORITE: SPOTLIGHT
Lucy and I have collaborated on some notable projects focused on identifying and promoting the talent of the future, and this latest project is a new chapter in our efforts to turn up the volume for young diverse voices, I wanted each of the sitters to be raised up, celebrated for the extraordinary ordinary people they are.
F.Y.I. FOCUSSED YOUNG INDIVIDUALS
With youth unemployment rising and the London riots, this exhibition is poignant. We’ve had the privilege of working with outstanding young creatives in Hackney. This exhibition not only involves young people, it pays tribute to them. We want you to notice them.
IFRICA & PATSY
After being wowed many times by the vegan Italian offerings from Fed By Water, conversation is sparked with the blonde lady that I have seen many times there. I found myself wondering “what’s the connection between her and this amazing place?” I then find out that Zoe (The blonde lady) is actually a co-owner…
R.I.P. JENNIFER MOLAKE WILLIAMS-BAFFOE
A tribute to an amazing friend and rare force of positivity.Knowing this fantastic human has always been a blessing.
PEDRO PASSINHAS
A day spent selecting the finest fruits that Walthamstow has to offer with Michelin trained chef PEDRO PASSINHAS The foraged items later influenced a spectacular menu created for The New Chieftains Nordic Supper Club.
CHANGEMAKERS
A visual record of those influential in culture, education, sport and community activism in the UK. Black history influences us all year round – too vast to be contained in just one month a year.
“what do we do with these amazing stories for the other 11 months of the year?”
MADE BY TOTTENHAM
Made by Tottenham aims to support the local creative economy, freelancers and businesses by offering business advice and guidance, skills & training and a platform for news, events and opportunities.
ONIPA STAR
A music video production story captured with Onipa Star and his creative team. “This was just the start” ONIPA
MUGEN NO WARRIOR
Stripped Back – The Story:
I wanted to take a journey with a few individuals who had inked themselves and had a story to tell. Each Inked item on their body had significance it was about seeing past their clothes and their ink, and to embrace their tattoos – ownership of once what signified a different kind of ownership.”
Ranya Mohamad
CUBA
Cuba was an amazing and enlightening experience. The people, atmosphere and vibe really touched me deeply.