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Eneh took some pictures of her day and the things she likes. I hope you enjoy them and find them as wholesome as we did!      Zalbeth is funny. Zal Zal is my sister. The leaves fall off the tree when it’s very windy. All the leaves fall off the tree when it’s so cold. The park is good to play and get exercise from there. Somebody put a book on the floor. Jehovah made the park. Jehovah is our God. The squirrel is funny and when I make too much noise it runs away. I think the t

GA Films, led by George Aponsah , hosted a BRUSHPAST photography workshop where participants from the Cotton Gardens Estate community, spanning ages 4 to 80, shared personal stories and captured meaningful photographs. We also had a little girl names Eneh taking us with on her day. Here's ENEH'S DAY IN PHOTOS

“Fairly late on in my life, I was afflicted with a neurological condition which slowly but surely eroded my ability to move about. Walking - previously an automatic function that I didn’t really think about - became perplexing, exhausting and painful. And so with disability and immobility I became increasingly confined to my flat and increasingly isolated. Art also came to me late in life and it has proved to be a means by which I can escape the tyranny of isolation. Disabili

This painting meant so much in the time of despair for me. I had been through court fighting for access to my son where I soon lost contact again. This destroyed my world leading suicidal thoughts. I had to do something to distract my mind and focus one step at a time in which I painted the word 'love' as a reminder of why it hurts and why it was worth the fight... I had to go on. Having gone to court for a second time I won my case against adversity. This word also gave me t

GEORGE CARTY Artist “My Story, My Voice: Writing and Art as Expression” This workshop invites participants to tell a real story from their life through both writing and art. With space to draw, paint, and reflect, it offers a safe way to explore memories and feelings. The day ends with a quiet celebration of everyone’s work — and a reminder that every story matters.

TBA TBA “Design Your Voice: Graphic Design through Zines” This creative session introduces basic design ideas using zines — small handmade booklets. Participants use collage, images, and words to tell their stories or share a message. It’s a chance to be heard, make something personal, and build confidence through art and design in a relaxed, supportive space.

ELIZABETH MORTON Writer “Your Story Matters: Writing from Experience” A calm, welcoming space to explore life experiences through writing. Participants learn how to shape a short story using real moments from their past, with support at every step. Whether someone wants to share or just write for themselves, this workshop values every voice and helps people feel seen and heard.

GEORGE AMPONSAH Film Director “Through My Eyes: Telling Your Story with Photography” A hands-on workshop where participants use disposable cameras to capture their world as they see it. With simple tips on photography and storytelling, this session helps people express identity, daily life, and personal meaning through powerful images. The day ends with reflection and plans for sharing their photos, if they choose to.

Ohio State Prison: not a place I ever imagined being connected to. Yet, there's a fish swimming in a tank there with my name on it. For years, I was a master of disguise, hiding an addiction that whispered, 'You're not good enough.' Success felt like a borrowed suit, always waiting to be taken back. Rock bottom? I knew it well, but then I discovered there was a basement. Recovery has been a stumble forward, a messy, imperfect journey. It's about facing the truth, not just abo

There were days, which were most days when rising to the morning and the daylight was a daunting experience. ​  The only certainty was that it was going to be  the same as rest of the enumerable days wishing that you hadn't woken up and that you were still oblivious to the new day. Eventually you realise the darkness of the night has given way to the light of day and you are part of it ,as much as you wish you were not. You play your mundane part which is usually the same scr

When Jeremy and David asked me to create an image that represents me as an artist for the Brush Past project, my first thought was to use a photograph I had taken back in the 1980s or 90s. The problem was that all the successful prints had long since been framed and given away as gifts—leaving only the rejects in my portfolio. So, I ended up rephotographing one of those rejected prints with my iPhone. Interestingly, the phone automatically brightened the photo, correcting wha

David Downs is the founder of Brush Past, a creative project using storytelling, photography, and mentorship to support people facing homelessness and those in prison. Drawing on his own lived experience of addiction and multiple prison sentences, David has turned his life around through recovery and creative expression. ​ While in prison, he won a Koestler Award for writing — a turning point that sparked his belief in the power of creativity to heal and empower. Today, throu