Situated Observation
Sustained attention to people, place and the conditions through which cultural and civic life takes form.
Art · Research · Cultural practice
People, place
& shared cultural life.
Naomi’s work begins with attention: to people, place and the cultural life already taking form. Across photography, performance, installation and social practice, she develops encounters through which people can contribute, make meaning and shape what happens next.
Selected works
01—04
Are We Not Strangers?
A participatory performance exploring how strangers encounter and come into relation with one another.
Making Room
Sustained community cultural practice through local artists, residents, organisations and neighbourhood spaces.
A Clearing
An intimate installation and mobile gallery with Benjamin Smith, opening space for listening, conversation and expression.
Cultural leadership & place
05—07
Creatives Now
Artist-led cultural programmes, youth voice and creative opportunities developed with young people, artists and community partners.
Leo’s Arts and Music Collaboratory
Cultural leadership rooted in Cleveland’s Black music heritage, artists and community relationships.
Deep storytelling in Hough
Developing belonging and the representation of people and place through a deep storytelling initiative.