Liz Sergeant Video screening at Feminism in London Conference

Creative Hertfordshire artist Liz Sergeant has been selected as one of the participating artists at the annual 'Feminism in London' conference (www.feminisminlondon.co.uk). Films by emerging and established artists will be shown at the Conference, which celebrates diversity and inclusivity and will be held at the Institute of Education on Saturday 26th October 2013. Liz's work, 'Speaking of Charlotte: the Spirit of Activism', was performed and recorded in Trafalgar Square, and is one of a series of works inspired by activist, suffragist and social reformer, Charlotte Despard (1844-1939).

Charlotte Despard began campaigning in her fifties and continued until her death aged 95, despite being imprisoned in Holloway twice in her sixties. Her inspiring and optimistic message - that age doesn't matter, that it's never too late to make a difference - is communicated through performative scenarios which draw upon historical references to activism made relevant for today: the campaign leaflet, the bill poster, the marching banner and the rallying speech.

'Speaking of Charlotte' is a collaborative performance with Cross Arts Projects (www.xartsprojects.org) in Trafalgar Square, the historical site of numerous political rallies and from where Charlotte delivered many of her compelling speeches. The performance is a eulogy, praising her courage, integrity and passion as she campaigned for the disadvantaged and vulnerable throughout her long life.

Liz has also performed this work live at several venues, including SpaceStation65 in Kennington and in Queens Wood, Highgate as part of Re:kindle Public Arts show 'Growth'.

For more information visit http://www.lizsergeant.co.uk/projects9.html