Black and minority ethnic communities have disproportionately been affected by Covid-19 in what has been an exceptionally difficult year. Patrick Vernon has also been involved in setting up the Majonzi bereavement fund. The Majonzi fund will be used to support BAME families, communities and faith groups affected by Covid-19. To support the Majonzi fund, Henny Beaumont, a political cartoonist for The Guardian, has created an artwork depicting some of the BAME key workers who had lost their lives during the pandemic. The Guardian is selling prints of Beaumont’s artwork with profits going to the Majonzi fund, and a billboard sized version of Henny’s artwork can be seen in Newington Green in North London.
Trump caricature series appears overnight on Hackney bus-stops. by Jonathan Abbott/ November 6, 2020/ ARTS, HACKNEY, NEWS/
Trump caricature series appears overnight on Hackney bus-stops
Trump caricature series appears overnight on Hackney bus-stops
by Jonathan Abbott/ November 6, 2020/ ARTS, HACKNEY, NEWS/ No Comments
Caricatures by Henny Beaumont appeared on Hackney bus-stops Pic: Henny Beaumont
Paintings of a bright orange Donald Trump, by political cartoonist Henny Beaumont, appeared in transit shelter displays at Hackney bus stops overnight on Monday.
A resident of Stoke Newington, Beaumont produced the paintings ahead of the 2020 US presidential election, however the installation process remains a secret.
Beaumont said: “I don’t know how they got in to the bus stops, but they are put up by Stokey Adbusters who are anonymous.”
The paintings, depicting the potential end of Trump’s White House, are scattered across the borough.
She added: “We wanted to show East London’s resistance to the bigotry and hatred that Trump represents and to show support to the good people of the USA. I have everything crossed for Biden.”
Hackney residents have taken to the paintings and their message, sharing the caricatures online through Instagram and Twitter.
Hackney residents have taken to Twitter to share their appreciation for the new paintings. Pic: James Brown/@jamesjamesbrown
“They’re original paintings and they’ve been incredibly popular with local people. I’ve been told how much people like them, some people have even stolen them out of the bus stops. I’ve also been approached to sell them.”
Beaumont, a graphic novelist and political cartoonist, has regularly contributed to The Guardian, the BBC and the Society of Authors. She is also an Arts Council Award winner, a former artist in residence at the Stoke Newington literary festival and was long listed for the Women’s Poets Prize.
Currently, she is artist in residence for Poets for the Planet, an organisation of poets and creative activists concerned about the growing ecological crisis.
Beaumont created multiple topical cartoons during the first lockdown, including Boris Johnson’s handling of Covid-19 and the Windrush scandal, these were also displayed across Hackney.
Beaumont with Boris Johnson and Donald Trump cartoons across Hackney.
Pic: Henny Beaumont/@hennybeaumontillustration
Beaumont also teaches graphic narrative memoir at the Centre for Better Health in Hackney, a charity that supports the wellbeing and recovery of Hackney residents whose lives have been impacted by mental health conditions.
The centre offers affordable counselling and arts courses and workshops, alongside online resources for coping during the pandemic.
Beaumont’s bus-stop Trump series comprises around 20 paintings with the originals available to purchase through her Instagram.
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Lady Hale signing our book. Wearing lovely butterfly brooch.
Instagram takeover for Society of Authors for @poets4theplanet #climateactionweek
My cartoon in the Guardian today.
HAY FESTIVAL, JUNE 2019
So thrilled to get such a resounding thumbs up from Hay Festival director Peter Florence. You can also see more of my work on the Hay Festival Facebook page using this link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/hayfestival/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157458213779777
BEHIND YOU
All Behind You Mrs. May. ( after Low)
BEST BEACH
Nigel Lawson and Theresa May enjoying a moment at the beach.
BRENDA HALE AND THE SUPREME COURT
Sneak preview of our children's book, written by Afua Hirsch about Lady Hale and the Supreme Court.
SPECIAL PLACE IN HELL
Special place in Hell. The Morning Star.
MAY
May sinking for the Morning Star.
LADY HALE
Starting work with Afua Hirsch on our book about Lady Hale.
RESS MOGG WAITING
Everything turns to shit as Rees Mogg waits for 48 letters of no confidence.
WINDRUSH GENERATION
I wanted to draw an image that would express gratitude and recognition to the Windrush generation.
GAGGING ORDER
Phillip Green Gagging order after Goya
BREXIT
Brexit Battle. After James Gillray
NEW CARTOON
GRENFELL
My new cartoon. Kensington and Chelsea's proposal for new cladding.
