Submitted by Antonia Benedek, Development Coordinator, Copenhagen Youth Project (CYP).

While controversy rages about some young people destroying the Bemerton Estate London N1, other young people have taken up the challenge, in a very tough climate, of reversing the negative connotation of the label “Hoodies.”  Young people at the CYP ArtFlat have been working on sculpture which demonstrates their activities and interests.

The aim of the work is to challenge the Hoodie stereotype and to show that it is possible for a young person to wear a hood and still aspire to succeed, find their voice, and want to be taken seriously. 

The exhibition is the first of a series of events to launch the CYP ArtFlat as a Social Enterprise. The ArtFlat Window will showcase previous and current commissions from developers, local community groups and outstanding work by individuals. The broader aim of the ArtFlat Window at Cally 334 is to help the community to recognise the positive achievements of local youth.

The sculptures will be used in a new configuration as part of the CYP float in the Lord Mayor’s Show on November 10. CYP ArtFlat created the design of the float, for which they won a City of London grant. In November, the Hoodies will feature as part of a CYP installation at the King’s Cross Arrivals Festival.

Through the ArtFlat Window: First Exhibition by the CYP ArtFlat at Cally334

Opens Wed 27 June,  6.30- 8pm and continues thru 27July 2007, Mon- Fri 10am-5pm

For further information contact:
Gill Calvert, Senior Manager Copenhagen Youth Project 07921 467 208
Eloise Calandre,Exhibitions Co-ordinator Copenhagen Youth Project 07852 284 538
Or go to our website – www.cyproject.org for more information