Rey Hope
With a background in environmentalism and community building, their interests are rooted in queer identities, disability, creative expression and ecology.
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They are an advocate for accessibility and intersectionality, working to build resilience into our communities through connection between people and nature.
Experience
March 2024 - Present
December 2022 - Present
October 2022 - Present
October 2021 - April 2022
August 2020 - April 2021
February 2019 - August 2019
Gallery Intern
Supporting the research and delivery of the g39 programme, which includes exhibitions, artist support schemes, workshops, talks, events and the cinema programme.
Producing the regular bulletin and support in managing social media and websites updates.
Co-Founder & Co-Director
Develop and manage programming and services offered. Facilitate events and workshops.
Assistant Gardener
Pobl Group
Maintain landscaped areas and streets of Loftus Garden Village.
Take part in training and career development opportunities.
Retail Assistant
An independent zero-waste refill store, aiming to cut plastic out of your weekly shopping. Locally sourced, organic or ethically made products.
Voluntary Work
Recycling Volunteer - Critical Waste
Habitat Management Volunteer - Stoke Park Estate
Gardening Volunteer - Propagation Place
Exhibitions
'Trails'
Turner House
'Open'
Made in Roath / G39
'Fluid, Hylif'
Dyddiau Du
'Trans Rebels'
Trans Post Project / Attenborough Arts Centre
'Trans Futures'
Trans Post Project / Attenborough Arts Centre
Publications
Teiresian
Teiresian is a trans, queer-led magazine established in march 2023. Rey's diptych ‘a pretty flower or a boy’ features as the front and back covers of Issue 1, 'Germination', out May 4th 2024.
Room/Ystafell/Phòng
Six writers, three from Việt Nam and three from Wales come together in the Room/Ystafell/Phòng to discuss their queer identities and how it has been shaped by world around them. Featuring two collage artworks from Rey Hope. Available from Parthian Books
TAKEAWAY 029
The collaborative work of Rey Hope and Joshua Jones is featured in Issue 029 of TAKEAWAY, a riso-printed zine project between HERBIVORE and Kelly Best.
Education
2016-2020
BSc Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science
University of the West of England
2014
Headstart EDT Environmental Science & Sustainability
Keele University
2013-2015
A Level Psychology, Philosophy & Ethics, Geography
Kingsbridge Community College
Achieved a 2:1 Honours degree.
Course accredited by the Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES) and created in Partnership with Bristol Zoological Society.
Part of the Student's Unions Green Team.
Headstart EDT course designed to give an insight into STEM studies at University and the career opportunities that follow, through a residential week on campus.
Took part in the Outdoor Education program.
COURSES & PROGRAMMES
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Peak Cymru: Peak Peers
30 September - 27 October 2023
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Bloedd/Amgueddfa Cymru: Our Earth, Our History Program
July 2023 - March 2024
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NEUK/Door in the Wall Arts Access: SPECTRA Neurodivergent Artist Development Programme
July-August 2023
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Accenture: Social Media (for Business)
October 2022
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Thrive: Introduction to Social Therapeutic Horticulture, STH Practice, Setting Up a STH Project
2022
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CAT: Zero Carbon Britain Course
2022
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AimHi: How to Talk About the Climate Crisis to Anyone
November-December 2020
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Marine Biological Association: Introduction to Science Illustration
17-18 November 2018​
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IEMA/NUS: Green Impact Auditor Certificate
24 October 2018