Harris collaborated with director Manuel Dallalba for short film Freedom For All – a symbolic visual rallying cry in response to the present conflict and humanitarian crises in the DRC, Sudan and Gaza.
Evolving from this state of urgency, Freedom For All grew from a conversation with designer Charlie Allen, who recalled metaphorically rediscovering religion in response to the racism he faced working for Austin Reed in the 1980s. Sharing the daily ritual that became a means of protection – reciting the 23rd Psalm as his lift ascended to the design office – Elliott felt urged to create a visual ritual of his own, symbolizing the need for protection and camaraderie within a world currently in crisis.
Against the dictatorial ‘Generals’ character as a symbol of brutality, two female dancers come together to instil the notion of broken spirits, made stronger together – set to the melancholic vocals and score by Roba El-Essawy, reciting the psalm's verse: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…”
Evolving from this state of urgency, Freedom For All grew from a conversation with designer Charlie Allen, who recalled metaphorically rediscovering religion in response to the racism he faced working for Austin Reed in the 1980s. Sharing the daily ritual that became a means of protection – reciting the 23rd Psalm as his lift ascended to the design office – Elliott felt urged to create a visual ritual of his own, symbolizing the need for protection and camaraderie within a world currently in crisis.
Against the dictatorial ‘Generals’ character as a symbol of brutality, two female dancers come together to instil the notion of broken spirits, made stronger together – set to the melancholic vocals and score by Roba El-Essawy, reciting the psalm's verse: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…”
Curator Harris Elliott, stylist Bevan Agyemang and poet Julianknxx explore fashion's inbuilt racist systems through a six-day takeover of the SHOWstudio Instagram account, to continue the conversations brought to widespread attention at June 2020's Black Lives Matter protests. The trio use Instagram Live interviews, videos and collages to explore the work, perspectives and references of Black fashion talent, from menswear designer Bianca Saunders to Liverpool School of Design fashion programme leader Andrew Ibi, and many more.