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How to solve a global crisis through art

There are a lot of fear-based narratives around climate change right now.
But what if the solution was to be more imaginative?

Well, on Monday night, I watched a documentary made by two inspiring artists, Daniel Edelstyn and Hilary Powell, who shared their story.

During lockdown, they asked themselves the question: “What can we do from where we live, with the people around us, to build power – of energy and imagination?”

Their answer?

To build a ‘power station’ on their street in Walthamstow, London.

They set out to create art projects and fund solar panels to give free energy to every house on the street.

How did they do it?

  • They knocked on doors.
  • Started a WhatsApp group.
  • Involved their local community.
  • Set themselves imaginative creative challenges which they crowdfunded – sleeping on a rooftop, growing thousands of sunflowers, and attempting a Christmas number one with local schoolchildren.

It’s such a funny, moving, and deeply human story. It’s also deeply messy and emotional at times. We see these artists in vulnerable moments when they lose hope and feel under pressure. We see them sleeping on a rooftop in the wind and the rain.

We see their self-doubt and their tenacity as they follow through on their promise to their community.

It’s such powerful storytelling and a masterclass in creative leadership.

Our world is full of problems, but I think we could all take a lesson and think like artists do.

How can we use our imagination to solve more of the world’s problems?

Leadership is often seen as being about authority or power.

These artists demonstrate that true leadership starts with doing something you really care about, having a vision, taking action, and being great storytellers.

Do check out their project here: https://lnkd.in/ef8tWN3M

If you want to tell your story – then do get in touch.

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