Redacted Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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Redacted is a multidisciplinary artist born in Rochdale, based in Manchester. Blending theory with pop culture references, Redacted creates bold, visually striking work that invites audiences in, exploring "the unseen, unspoken and unexpected stories that lie beneath and between written words”. A rejection of elitism and perfectionism ,whilst making space for wider engagement with arts and ideas.

Artist CV Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sGuN8nv-sWV7Dbx5wR4y9l9MQAm72aGd/view?usp=drivesdk

Artist Portfolio link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MZkazvP9TnT5tiXQi7-cGrRpK1v7cM-J/view?usp=drivesdk

My artist name is “Redacted” , it is taken from the term used to describe documents released and declassified by the governmental bodies such as the CIA. Redaction obscures sensitive details like intelligence sources, military plans, private citizen information, allowing for the public release of documents while maintaining confidentiality. I feel over socialisation is a continuation of surveillance culture. Redacted communicates the feeling of an expectation and entitlement to people’s privacy, under the guise of this being motivated by a moral principle. I feel this is in fact a form of hostility , social invasion and frankly , is overbearing. An invasion of the artist’s life often occurs.

I understand how ominous and cold the name “Redacted” can come off , so feel free to refer to me as “Bunny X”.

I tend to use motifs and imagery from pop culture in hopes I can cause a sense of familiarity within audiences, I hopes this helps them engage further with my work. I feel a picture can speak a thousands words, people are far more inclined to stare at a picture, rather than read a thousand words. I try to make my work emulate a thousand words.

My work is based on real life events, which I attempt to connect back to present era , the culture which facilitates certain events to take place. This decision has led to my work showcasing a link between abstract concepts and real life.

My work is a kaleidoscopic portal to the past, present and future of marginalised narratives. Capturing the beauty that can be found within the pain and pleasure across the black diaspora and is heavily inspired by Afro surrealism. A reflection of my life. Storytelling, socio-political commentary, surrealism, vulnerability, archival materials, spirituality, cultural criticism, afro-pessimism alongside a dash of realism, memes and internet culture are integral components of my artistic practice.

My practice spans across various mediums which include: sculpture, modelling, photo editing , textiles, painting , collage , digital art, creative writing , dance and performance art. My practice is intertwined and interlinked , one cannot exist without the other.

Artwork

DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn fan art , Digital art, 2026

Details
Uncanny Feminine Group Exhibition 18/08/2026 — 20/08/2026 Bringing together 22 artists, The Uncanny Feminine explores feminine experience, emotional repression, and identity through the framework of the uncanny. Drawing on feminist interpretations of Freud's concept of the Unheimliche - where the familiar becomes strange or unsettling - the exhibition examines how suppressed emotions and hidden... [Read more]	Grovesnor Building, Manchester	Details
La Niña Que No es Nada 06/08/2026 La Niña Que No es Nada is a product of what happens when we witness destruction, revealing how cultural consumption can mirror and uphold systems of opression, violence, and erasure. Instead of offering answers, the exhibition invites reflection between action and words and what is displayed through our relationships with images, objects and... [Read more]	Seesaw, Manchester	Details
My Dream world : A mixed media collage making workshop 30/07/2026 A mixed media workshop led by Redacted , collaborated with Queer Family Tea . My dream world - with tensions rising from social unrest, climate change and discriminative legislation being enforced. This is a chance to imagine a new world, a better world. We invite you to create an image from the materials provided. What does your... [Read more]	Islington Mill, Manchester	Details
Art as Activism: Red Afro Trans Cubana Fundraiser Solo Exhibition 04/07/2026 — 01/08/2026 A solo exhibition of works made by Redacted , motivated by hope and a labour of love to advocate and raise awareness of conflicts taking place in regions within the Global south. Showcasing a genuine and sincere effort of international solidarity, proving how art can be used as a form of activism. Following in the style of pen and pixel,... [Read more]	The onion, Manchester	Details
We are making a film about mark film Congo Ebola outbreak film screening fundraiser 20/06/2026 I held a film screening of the film “we are making a film about mark fisher”, a documentary which outlined the life and body of work of Mark Fisher. I acquired consent and collaborated with Close and Remote film productions in order to screen this film they had created. The screening included an introductory speech delivered by myself ,... [Read more]	The onion, Manchester	Details
Not everyone can go to art school 15/06/2026 — 28/06/2026 Far more opportunities and availability to explore creativity is offered to those who have had access to higher education within the creative field. I want to centre those who haven’t had such a chance. Structural barriers means those who have a desire to create may not have the means to do so or be able to share it to the world. This... [Read more]	The onion, Manchester	Details
Who are you? Group exhibition 23/04/2026 — 01/05/2026 Who Are You?, is an exhibition exploring the layered and evolving nature of identity through the perspectives of Queer Black and POC artists. Featuring collections from: Bishopsgate Institute Ahmed lqbal Ullah Race Centre Bruce Castle Museum & Archive By connecting emerging artistic voices with important archival collections, Who Are... [Read more]	Grovesnor Building, Manchester	Details
Big Flame Exhibition 10/09/2024 — 17/04/2026 Keep the Flame Burning was an ambitious exhibition co-produced by a group of volunteers, all aged 16 to 25 and working class. The exhibition centres on the legacy of the libertarian socialist group Big Flame (1970 – 1985), of whom the Working Class Movement Library holds a substantial archive. Between September 2024 and June 2025, the... [Read more]	Working class movement library, Manchester	Details

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Artwork

Upcoming events

Dream world: Envisioning better futures

Taking up space

Manchester Open artist exhibition 2026

Projects and exhibitions

Uncanny Feminine Group Exhibition

La Niña Que No es Nada

My Dream world : A mixed media collage making workshop

Art as Activism: Red Afro Trans Cubana Fundraiser Solo Exhibition

We are making a film about mark film Congo Ebola outbreak film screening fundraiser

Not everyone can go to art school

Who are you? Group exhibition

Big Flame Exhibition

Redacted Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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