The spectacular ‘Home Away From Home’ project was the closing event for the Colours of Redbridge ‘Other Worlds’ programme which has engaged tens-of-thousands of people across Redbridge. The moving masterpiece was brought to life with fantastic craft workshops and South Asian performances.

The ‘Home Away From Home’ truck has been designed by local groups to reflect what home means to them, exploring local heritage and identity in Redbridge, East London. Bespoke panels reflect different themes such as music, sports, local landmarks, pets and food – all which are important to local community members and where they live.

The panels were created in Pakistan by expert truck artist Abid Bhai and brought to life in the UK by local blacksmith, Felicity Jones, who customised the electric van. The project has also been supported by The Leap in Bradford and local artists Momtaz Begum-Hossain, Sheyamali Sudesh and light artists Bailes+Light, all overseen by Colours of Redbridge and a group of dedicated Community Producers.