About VPP

Very Public People started with a series of talks with people of West Bromwich for people of West Bromwich throughout February 2010. Majority of talks took place in Couture bar at The Public but some took place off site – in a taxi, in a local shop, in a pub, in the café in the local funeral home and on a bus.

16 artists with the strong West Midlands connections interviewed 28 people who live or work in West Bromwich. Each of the interviewed individuals plays vital role in West Bromwich’s community. The talks celebrated the input of the people who contribute to the life and culture of the area.

Ania Bas, the project initiator said: Everyday people make our lives possible; however, no one seems to notice their presence or thank them for their daily contribution. This project is celebrating everyday heroes, people who drive us to work, look after other people’s children, sell us food and smile at us even on a bad day. This is who I would like to put on the front cover for a change.

This project has been initiated by Ania Bas
Commissioned by The Public.