Weaving magic birthed from the void.

A practice rooted in social justice and the exploration and understanding of our interconnected worlds.

Rawz is an Artist working in multiple mediums.

His story is one of extreme contrast and determination against the odds, themes often explored in his work.

From leaving school without qualifications, to becoming Resident Sound Artist at one of the world’s most prestigious learning institutions, Rawz has navigated a journey which stands as testament to his resilient character, and strong work ethic.

Rawz started out as an MC and Poet. Growing up in one of the UK’s most under-served areas, Greater Leys in Oxford, he first discovered lyric writing in his early teens, finding it an essential way to channel his emotions and organise his thoughts. Since then, Rawz has performed his craft all over Europe, collaborated with musicians from all over the world, and shared stages with some of his childhood heroes.

As his practice as a Poet and Musician developed, Rawz explored other means of expression; experimenting with a range of mediums including collage, sculpture, videography, photography and more, bringing these skills together with his poetry and music to create projects which combine a range of media.

Through Art, Rawz shares his exploration of interconnection and interdependence. His responses often promote outer change and advancement through inner reflection, and positive action.

PROJECTS

Rawz has developed and artistically lead many creative projects, and offers a range of services.

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Digging Crates is an ongoing project focused on cultivating a deeper understanding of human creativity and expression. By examining the intersection of colonialism, museums, and ancient and modern art forms through the lens of Hip Hop, Rawz and his collaborators connect us with common themes that drive the human desire to create.

EPOCH

Simultaneously a University Research Project, an interactive Art Exhibition, and a conceptual Hip Hop Album, EPOCH is "The World's First Hip Hop Time Machine". A series of immersive spaces populated with technology and objects that defined 5 time periods, from the 1950s and into the near future, sharing stories of some less recognised innovators of the past. A bespoke soundtrack was created using historic technology and techniques; from making Hip Hop in a fully functional 1950s recording studio, to collaborating with a world leading A.I. Specialist to imagine how the music of the future might be made.

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A collection of Spoken Word that comes together to form a walking tour. Inspired by stories connected with 11 locations in central Oxford, it’s not about the University or any fictional/political/academic character, it’s about the real people who have walked the streets beneath the city's iconic dreaming spires.

URBAN MUSIC FOUNDATION

Rawz set up The Urban Music Foundation in 2009. Under this banner he delivers a wide range of creative activities with people aged 5 to 95 in a variety of settings. Collaborating with a wide network of professional creatives or working solo, through U.M.F., Rawz offers Mentoring, Tutoring, Music and Art based Workshops, Character Education projects, Public Engagement work, various types of Research and many other youth, community and/or creativity focused endeavours.

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True to his origins as a Hip Hop MC and Spoken Word Poet, much of the art Rawz creates centres around words and music.

Rawz makes music as a solo artist, and with a variety of collaborators. He writes and performs poetry regularly.

Published in print for the first time in late 2023, Rawz has also written numerous articles, blogs and reports for various outlets on a range of subjects.

An emerging Visual Artist with an expanding catalogue of works, Rawz experiments with a range of media including Film, Sculpture, Collage, Painting, Drawing, and Photography, often combining these elements with each other and with his Music and Poetry to create immersive conceptual experiences.

Described as an intelligent and earnest speaker, Rawz has participated in panel discussions and spoken publicly on a wide range of subjects and offers a unique and nuanced perspective.

Get in Touch

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PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

Rawz works closely with multiple partner organisations in his creative work, and his practice as a youth, community and public engagement practitioner.

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