Today is a time of change . uncertainty  has found its way into lives of millions around the world

as we head deeper into the 21st century our ideas about society on a whole are being challenged

One thing is certain what happens in one country effects us all

Interdependency  on a global level  is set in stone

As citizens of the world we no longer ignore what happens to citizens in other sovereign states.

Freedom of expression ,The right to vote democratically , free trade and equal rights for all ,irrespective of class  race or religion.These are the basics if we are to create a global village .With the advent of the internet and all its applications, social networking sites. knowledge is now at the touch of a button. we can  share information first hand without the dilution of political agenda and corporate interest

Artists .writers photographers, A host of creatives  can ,and do spread they’re  thoughts and passions for others to see across the fiber optic  world wide web.Yet as our global village grows it seems our local  communities have become   fragmented and  marginalized . Numerous factors   have played a part in this over the years it has been a gradual process, one that has crept up slowly yet has showed its ugly face in the light of recent events  (2011 riots  summer london ).

How do we approach such a sticky subject without blaming one institution or another . How do we  bridge the divide of disparity and inequality  . Through localized action, Through  communication with the appointed  government officials like councillors.  Individuals whose purpose is to support the local community.Also Through interaction with local business where funding can be found    for  emerging talent  within our towns and villages.  The atomrooms  portobello wall 2012 is a macrocosm  in images of this changing world  .

mark feathers

]]> http://www.atomrooms.com/2011/12/january-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.atomrooms.com/2011/08/august-2011/ http://www.atomrooms.com/2011/08/august-2011/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:48:35 +0000 admin http://www.atomrooms.com/?p=1839 after a meeting with jim star in bristol i heard about the tesco riots  i thought it would be a good idea if

jim created a piece that  referenced  the bristolian riot that we dubbed the tesco wars

but two months after  the bristolian  fiasco , riots erupted all over the britain

FROM JUNE 11TH THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER  YOUNG SATELLITES

THE ARCHITECTS

UNTILL SEPTEMBER 2011

Artists featured in the gallery this month include Miles Watson, Sophie MacDonald, Mick Collyns and Jim Starr.

Artists featured in the gallery this month include Chris Moon, Joanna Scislowicz and Keith Hopewell (Part2ism).