Since Summer 2024, The White House in Dagenham has served as the creative home for artist and Turner Prize nominee Delaine Le Bas, as she develops an immersive installation with Roma & Traveller communities.
Keep an eye out for how to get involved as this evolving project will invite participation through workshops, open studios, conversations and youth engagement; creating a vibrant space for exploring Roma & Traveller experiences and identities. This collaborative effort aims to challenge existing narratives about Roma & Traveller cultures and to reimagine how they are seen and celebrated. Weaving together personal stories, traditions, symbols and iconography from the artist’s lexicon, both the engagement process and the future installation will highlight the diversity within these often misunderstood communities.
Le Bas’ installation will transform The White House into a unique experience. Every corner of the space, from the kitchen to the garden, will be activated and infused with elements that reflect the richness, complexity and resilience of Roma & Traveller life.
Once a derelict 18th-century farmhouse, The White House was revitalised in 2016 as a vibrant home for art and social activity. It has since hosted numerous artists and events, workshops, poetry circles, youth projects and seasonal parties for the local community.