Artists and Musicians Collaborate for Charity
Music Shaped, an initiative by the charity In Place Of War, brings together visual and musical artists to create unique collaborative artworks.
Exploring the Influence of Music
The project asks, "How has music shaped your life?"—a profound question for many—using it as a theme to inspire specially commissioned creative partnerships.
About In Place Of War
In Place Of War is a global charity using art and creativity to promote positive change within vulnerable and conflict-affected communities worldwide.
Project Concept and Past Success
"We envisioned a sort of 'matchmaking' between visual and musical artists from both our network and beyond, sparking conversations that fuel new artworks," explains Rozenn Logan, the project’s senior producer.
- In 2024, the first edition featured collaborations like Brian Eno with Icelandic artist Ragnar Jonasson.
- Another pairing included Mercury-nominated singer Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor) and Sheffield photographer Karina Lax.
- The resulting artworks were auctioned, raising £32,000 for charity.
- Taylor's photograph from the project is on display at London's National Portrait Gallery.
2025 Ambitions
The 2025 edition expanded to include 24 artists across various creative fields, assembling a diverse and dynamic collection inspired by music's widespread impact.
"We had the idea of a kind of 'matchmaking' service for visual artists and musical artists from our network and beyond, for a conversation that would then inspire a new artwork." – Rozenn Logan, senior producer
Music Shaped continues to demonstrate how collaborative creativity can foster meaningful cultural engagement and support vital causes.
Author's summary: Music Shaped unites visual and musical artists through collaborative projects that raise funds and highlight music's profound influence on lives worldwide.