Commissioned as part of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK and also presented as
part of Birmingham 2022 Festival.
"PoliNations reflects on the UK’s complex histories surrounding
migration and diversity whilst celebrating our differences, our roots, and
our future, and emphasising the importance of access to green spaces and a
healthy planet."
- PoliNations website

Introducing PoliNations
A celebration of colour, beauty, and of natural diversity.
Angie Bual of the PoliNations team says .....
"This whole project has come about because we were really interested
to transform the square into a horticultural wonderland ..... and
celebrate the multiculturalism of Birmingham."
Tamsin Hanke of the PoliNations team says .....
"..... we wanted to talk about how forests grow in the wild
....."
Creative placemaking conversations
Let us show with reference to short video clips how PoliNations has engaged
community and can inspire creativity.
The team behind PoliNations say .....
"The joy on people's faces is phenomenal ..... showcases what
can be done in cities."
Sash Scott of The PoliNations team says .....
"People are taking ownership of this space and treating it with
immense care ...."
The team behind PoliNations say .....
"There's a creative in everyone ..... just give it a
go."
The PoliNations team says .....
"The best thing about Birmingham is its people ..... such a
multi-cultural vibrant place ....."
Full conversation