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My Story: LGBT+ micro-commissions

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My Story: LGBT+ micro-commissions

A series of four digital commissions by Plymouth-based creatives that celebrate the diversity of the city’s LGBT+ community.

These four works also marked the 10th anniversary of the launch of Plymouth’s award-winning ‘Pride in Our Past’ project and LGBT+ History Month 2021. As well as being featured here they have been added to the Plymouth LBGT+ archive for future generations to experience and enjoy.

My Story: ‘Photos For My Younger Self’ by Arth Lawr

Arth Lawr is an established artist who works and lives in Plymouth. He has supported several charity events throughout his career and also works as a social work teacher.

My Story: ‘Unsubstantial Territory’ by Laurie Reynolds

“We melt into each other with phrases. We are edged with mist. We make an unsubstantial territory.” – Virginia Woolf

My Story: ‘In Their Image’ by Elani Evangelou

Born and raised in Plymouth, Elani Evangelou has been working in the music industry for about eight years. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has limited her ability to perform, she has spent the recent months honing her skills as a writer.