Knife Angel Visit

August 2019 saw the arrival of the powerful ‘Knife Angel’ exhibition in Middlesbrough.

A poignant 27 foot statue in the shape of an Angel was displayed in Centre Square.

The statue is created from 100,000 knives that have been used in crimes or handed in to police across the country during amnesty periods. Engraved on the knives used to create the wings are the names of the victims of knife crime.

Created by artist Alfie Bradley who worked with the British Ironwork Centre, the National Monument against Violence and Aggression is an absolute must-see.

We, The C.C.F held a number of workshops and vigils alongside our community groups and other organisations to use the influence and powerful message carried by the piece to spread awareness of the real effects of knife crimes.

Working in partnership with Cleveland PCC and Cleveland Police to bring the Knife Angel to our town was a true testament to all our dedication and drive to make a change.

Interactive Workshops

We captured some fantastic images on the day around our workshops and interaction. If you have any of your own to share please add them on Facebook and be sure to tag the foundation.

We had a visiting graffiti artist create some inspirational pieces alongside the knife angel

A custom t-shirt design stall was created to allow young people the opportunity to create their own clothing. Relaying their thoughts on knife crime and its affects in a creative outlet and showcasing some amazing artistic skills.

Gallery

We captured some fantastic images on the day around our workshops and interaction. If you have any of your own to share please add them on Facebook and be sure to tag the foundation.