The Power of Art in Activism - Harper Bizarre Art, an interview.

In conversation with an undiscovered London artist making the world a beautiful place for all us - interview by Razia Ali.

This episode is dedicated towards Art as activism and how art can take the form of radical, vulnerable exposure. London based Artist Sarah Harper is using money art as a form of activism and using profits made from her work to help non-profits and social enterprises like arts4refugees helping empower refugees into becoming entrepreneurs. Her work has been exhibited and appreciated across many art galleries around London and across Europe. 

Sarah's art as activism is currently supporting movements such as black lives matter. 

In this weeks episode, Sarah is sharing her knowledge with us along with steps on how we can support local businesses as well as making an impact. 

Listen out for:

• Art is used as a mechanism for justice 

• Graffiti Art, Street Art is an expression for social change 

• Profits transform Refugees into Entrepreneurs

• Banknotes known as Money Art movement 

• How to get involved and support Harper Bizarre Art 

About Sarah 

Sarah J Harper’s work has been exhibited internationally, including the Saatchi Gallery, Tate Modern, and Tate Britain in London, and The Wien Museum in Austria. She is one of the featured artists in the money art projects ‘Cash Is King’ and ‘For The Love Of Money Art’ books and exhibitions, using banknotes as a form of protest art.

She is a member of the ‘Secret Society Of Super Villain Artists’, a worldwide network of artists set on making a difference in the world while having a little fun doing it.

Sarah studied mosaic, ceramics and other arts at college, and produces unique mixed media artwork under the name ‘Harper Bizarre Art’. Her work can be found in London spaces in SE10 at ‘Made In Greenwich’ and ‘artFix’, including exclusive designs. Sarah’s work can also be found at a variety of market spaces in the London area including events by ‘Art Plumstead‘.

You can transform refugees into entrepreneurs with her merchandise here.

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