About the founder
Shaneen Phipps
Come and get to know me!
Founder of The Multicoloured Space | Educator | Creative | Certified Life Coach
Hi, I’m Shaneen—an artist, educator, and certified life coach passionate about empowering young people and celebrating imagination. I founded The Multicoloured Space to bring creativity, healing, and purpose together in one vibrant, inclusive space.
Rooted in a deeply creative family and driven by a love for helping others, my journey weaves through dance, makeup artistry, teaching, and visual arts. After a life-altering car accident in 2018, I turned to painting as a form of therapy. What began as healing soon grew into a mission: to use art as a tool to reconnect people—especially those in Black African & Caribbean communities—with their imagination, voice, and potential.
At The Multicoloured Space, I create, educate, and uplift. I work with youth, vulnerable groups, families and community partners through workshops, coaching, and collaborative art projects. My work has been showcased across London—from the London Festival of Architecture to the TUC Windrush 75 exhibition—and I continue to speak, mentor, and guide with love and purpose.
This space exists to challenge stereotypes, spark joy, and remind us all: you are safe here, you are seen, and your creativity matters.
Head over to my blog page to read more about my journey here! Feel free to leave a comment and share your thoughts!
Welcome to my space, which is now your space! It’s great to meet you!
STAY ARTY|STAY CREATIVE|STAY MULTICOLOURED|KEEP TAKING UP SPACE
How it all started
the beginning of the beginnning
Well, I say the beginning of the beginning but there was much more that came before this… Maybe I’ll write a blog about it so i can share it with you all!
This is what I’ve gotten up to in the past few years!
2019 – December
The Pamper Sessions Stratford - Held by the wonderful Crystal King, an amazing soul, business woman and musician.
2019 - December
The pamper sessions – Ladies only cinema showing of Hustlers at Stratford Picture House.
2022 - December
Solo Autumn Pop-Up Shop at A Cut Above the Rest East London - My first ever event with the support of my family and friends.
2023 - April
Artist Change Leaders Community Art Day in Collaboration with Art in the Docks & UEL MA Fashion & Design
2023 - May 22nd/June 2nd
Roots Culture Identity Art Exhibition 2023 on the theme of Windrush 75
2023 - June
LFA23 (London Festival of Architecture) Newham Kaleidoscope Have a look at some of the articles here! https://www.populoliving.co.uk/populo-news/2023/newham-kaleidoscope-free-exhibition-showcasing-the-borough-s-art-scene-as-part-of-london-festival-of-architecture-2023/
2023 - June
Tower Gallery Summer Exhibition
2023 - July
Vending at Forest Gate Festival
2024 - April
Co-director and guest speaker at Youth Empowerment Night. A collaboration between, The Multicoloured Space, Cut Above The Rest, and Stratford Youth Zone. This event was a night of entertainment, education and, “One in the Chamber,” a groundbreaking short film viewing, produced by (M.B.P), The Motivational Barber Patrick Phipps. The show was a family-friendly show suitable for adults and children 12 years and older. Hosted by Patrick Phipps, the night featured a stellar lineup of opening acts and speakers, including: - SWVrthy Shakespeare’s protagonist with a modern Zim twist - Shaneen Phipps, esteemed educator, creative, and life coach - LJ Styles, a courageous cancer survivor - Barefist_spoken word - Rapping on the night - London MET - Newham Mayor visit, Rokhsana Fiaz And much more!
2024 - May
BIG exhibition at Tower Gallery - The theme was what was big to you? What mattered the most? What are you passionate about?
The piece exhibited is one that I am yet to share and has not yet gone into print, so I was super excited that it would be seen there first.