Performing & Visual Arts
Art Lab January 2026
Art Lab January 2026
Presenting: Serena Rogers & Zoe Baer
Saturday 10th January 2026 2-3:30pm
Everybody Gallery, Everybody Arts, Shaw Lane, Halifax HX3 9ET
All welcome, free
Serena Rogers
Award-winning artist Serena Rogers is an emerging multi-media artist and art facilitator with an art studio in the Calder Valley of Elland, UK. Her thought-provoking work explores pressing social issues such as inequality, violence, feminism, and environmental injustice. Serena often crafts her pieces from discarded and upcycled materials, holding a First-Class Honours Degree in Contemporary Art (2024).
In 2024, Serena's impactful art garnered significant recognition, notably two Public Choice Awards: one for her immersive sculptural work ‘Cardboard Kitchen’ at the prestigious international Visual Art Open in London, and another for her textile piece ‘Oligopoly – The Cost of Living Edition’ at the Calderdale Open. Most recently, Serena has completed a commissioned artwork and workshops to celebrate the history and heritage of the Bridgefield Mill site at Project Colt in Elland.
Over recent years, Serena has also worked as a Creative Project Assistant, a role which involved organising inclusive art events and curating exhibitions for the general public. Beyond her studio practice, Serena is a dedicated Creative Practitioner, facilitating inclusive CreArtive Workshops for established art organisations. Over the past three years, she has consistently led weekly art classes in diverse community settings, empowering participants to develop creative skills and confidence. Artwork from her sessions has been exhibited in prestigious galleries. Drawing on a background in community engagement, Serena is planning to start her Masters in Art Psychotherapy in January 2026, reflecting her commitment to the transformative power of art for individual and community well-being. Her artistic practice and facilitation work aim to spark dialogue, encourage self-expression, and foster a deeper connection with the world around us.
Zoe Baer
Zoe, the daughter of a British artist and writer, and a Swiss commedia dell’arte specialist and actor, was born and raised in Paris. Growing up in an environment filled with art, philosophy, and films from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Zoe developed a profound interest in the visual arts.
She began her academic journey by studying Film & Media in London, but her passion for drawing and painting led her to pursue art restoration in Paris.
Currently, Zoe divides her time between Paris and Luzern, where she is fortunate enough to immerse herself in the world of art.
Art Lab is a peer group for artists and art practitioners to discuss their work, concurrent ideas and critical thinking based in Halifax since January 2019.
