The Union Jila Project
Komarine Romdenh-Romluc and Ian Nesbitt
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Date: Sat 20 - Sat 27 June
Time: 11:00 - 16:00 (Weekend), 12:00 - 16:00 (Weekdays)
Venue: The Montgomery
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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
This exhibition shows three large handmade flags created by people seeking sanctuary in Sheffield, accompanied by a unique sound piece.
During the 1990’s road protests, activists created the Union Jill flag – a flag based on the Union Jack, but woven from the colours of historical resistance movements. It represented a “multicultural, creative, and alternative Britain”.
People seeking sanctuary in Sheffield have joined artists Komarine Romdenh-Romluc and Ian Nesbitt to sew three large Union Jila (a Persian name symbolising heritage) flags, using colours that are important to their own personal and cultural heritage.
The flags are exhibited during the festival, accompanied by a sound piece recorded during the sewing workshops, featuring conversations around journeys of migration, and making a home in Sheffield.
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This exhibition forms a part of our full exhibition & installation line-up at The Montgomery, including:
Interior Landscapes - by Jack Owen and City of Sanctuary Sheffield
The Union Jila Project - Komarine Romdenh-Romluc and Ian Nesbitt
(un)borderings - by Aria Danaparamita, Mariana Duarte, Alex Nevill, Ahmad Al Shehabi
The Matter of Migration - by Frontier Media with Liz Von Graevenitz
Our Yard Foundations Pop Up - by Our Yard
Exhibition Opening Times:
Weekends = 11:00 - 16:00
Weekdays (Monday to Friday) = 12:00 - 16:00
Event Format & Information
The Union Jila Project shows three large handmade flags created by people seeking sanctuary in Sheffield, accompanied by a unique sound piece.
People are expected to be quiet in the space.
People are invited to sit and listen for as long as they wish.
Audio: The flags are accompanied by an ambient sound piece, which will be played at a low volume. The sound piece included the sound of sewing machines. Free earplugs are available at the ticket desk if needed.
Lighting: Bright room light.
This exhibition forms a part of our full exhibition & installation line-up at The Montgomery, including:
Interior Landscapes - by Jack Owen and City of Sanctuary Sheffield
The Union Jila Project - Komarine Romdenh-Romluc and Ian Nesbitt
(un)borderings - by Aria Danaparamita, Mariana Duarte, Alex Nevill, Ahmad Al Shehabi
The Matter of Migration - by Frontier Media with Liz Von Graevenitz
Our Yard Foundations Pop Up - by Our Yard
Exhibition Opening Times:
Weekends = 11:00 - 16:00
Weekdays (Monday to Friday) = 12:00 - 16:00
Attendees can visit the exhibitions at The Montgomery during the Exhibition Opening Times. The exhibitions are across different rooms at The Montgomery, and attendees can freely move around between them.
Seating: A small number of unreserved seats will be available at each exhibition station. If you have specific requirements, please get in touch.
Quiet space: The venue and festival team would work hard to find a quiet space for someone but there is no specific room.
Venue Accessibility
Written venue access information for The Montgomery is available here.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility for this event, please contact us at access@migrationmattersfestival.co.uk.
EVENT INFO
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Free Entry
You don’t need a ticket to visit the exhibitions at Migration Matters Festival. Just visit The Montgomery and enjoy your time.
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Saturday & Sunday Opening Times:
11:00 - 16:00Monday to Friday Opening Times:
12:00 - 16:00 -
Accessibility Information to be updated soon.
If you have any questions about your access needs in the meantime, please contact access@migrationmattersfestival.co.uk using the subject line ‘Accessibility at the festival’
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Age Guidance: All Ages
Content Warning: There are no content warnings for this event
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