R.E.S.T.A.G.E COLLECTIVE
Conceived, produced and curated the exhibition Choreo-Graphic Systems: Bodies, Tech and Justice at Copeland Gallery (London, February 2026), bringing together artists from performance, moving image, installation and computational practices.
Led the project end-to-end — from curatorial concept and artist selection to production, logistics and on-site delivery — shaping a multi-day public programme including live performances, installations, workshops, talks and a live coding/dance session.
Worked closely with artists and collaborators to develop and present work that explores embodiment, digital systems and social structures, while building partnerships, securing support and managing the operational framework of the exhibition.
SCOPE
- 3-day public programme
- 14 artists
- Internal team of 10 across branding, marketing, legal, design, and curation
- Opening night: ~200 attendees
- Total attendance: ~400 across the weekend
PRODUCTION OVERVIEW
- Led the full production and curation of the project over a 3-month timeline, from concept to delivery
- Managed and coordinated an internal team of 10 across multiple departments (branding, marketing, legal, design, curation)
- Curated and produced a programme featuring 14 artists across installation, performance, and digital practices
- Structured a 3-day public programme including exhibition, screenings, workshops, and evening events
- Produced and coordinated live events including dance performances, a live coding & dance jam session, and a concert performance (Petra)
- Oversaw event logistics, scheduling, artist coordination, and programme flow
- Managed communication between creative, technical, and organisational stakeholders
CHALLENGES
- Coordinating multiple disciplines (performance, installation, workshops, live music) within one cohesive programme
- Managing a multi-team structure while maintaining a clear artistic and production direction
- Delivering a complex, multi-day event within a limited timeframe
OUTCOME
- Successfully delivered a 3-day multidisciplinary event with ~400 attendees
- Hosted an opening night with ~200 attendees, demonstrating strong audience engagement
- Enabled the presentation of 14 artists within a structured and publicly accessible programme
- Established R.E.S.T.A.G.E as a platform for collaborative, feminist, and technology-driven artistic work
TOOLS & SKILLS
- Creative production & project leadership
- Team management (multi-department coordination)
- Programme curation & structuring
- Event logistics & scheduling
- Artist liaison & stakeholder management
- Multidisciplinary production (performance, installation, live events)
SUPPORT & PARTNERS
Choreo-Graphic Systems is supported by LOL SARGENT and has been developed with the curatorial guidance and support of The Off Site Project, an online curatorial platform founded by Pita Arreola-Burns and Elliott Burns.
The project has also received technical support from the Royal College of Art, with guidance from Dr. Atif Ghani, alongside curatorial and artistic advice from Joumana Mourad, founder of IJAD Dance Company. The development of the project has further been shaped through the mentorship of Suran Goonatilake.
