With Kids gives children a voice...

Jim Lambie discusses his strong belief that if kids are encouraged to believe in themselves and allow themselves to be educated then they will be able to go out into the world and do something for themselves.

In the last of our video series, With Kids Ambassador, Jim Lambie, speaks to With Kids about his journey from an art student at Glasgow School of Art to becoming a world renowned Contemporary Artist. Part 1 & 2 of our video series discusses Jim's early life experiences growing up in a deprived area of the East End of Glasgow. Although Jim admits he had no 'masterplan' he found that in his early career there was a lack of Art Exhibitions in and around Scotland, so rather than waiting, Jim created his own opportunities by producing his own art exhibitions. In this video below, Jim chats about his entrepreneurial spirit that drove him to his success and the source of that spirit being rooted in where he came from.

We are delighted to have Jim as one of 'With Kids' Ambassadors as he acts as a great role model for the kids we work with in deprived areas of Glasgow's East End. Like he mentions in the video, 'With Kids' gives children a voice. We also agree that by encouraging kids to believe in themselves and look forward to education it will allow them to grow and make their lives the way they want their lives to be.

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Jim Lambie reinvents himself driven by a want to 'add to the world'

'With Kids' Ambassador, Jim Lambie chats to us about reinventing himself.

In the second of our three part series, Jim discusses his move from the East End of Glasgow to the Glasgow's City Centre when he was 19 years old and his love for music and art being the driving force for him to reinvent himself in the world.

In the video below he talks openly about wanting to add something to the world rather than take away from it. His inspiration didn't come directly from any particular artists, however, his love for art magazines and books that he read on tour during his time in small indie bands, made him realise that if he could 'play with crayons for the rest of his life then he would be happy.'

He believes that education is everything. Although the views from those who he grew up with his in the East End of Glasgow were that being involved and interested in art meant that 'you had fancy ideas about yourself', Jim was not deterred or put off in applying for Art School. The fact that he did not give up after being rejected by Glasgow School of Art the first time, is inspirational to kids today, as it shows that if you believe in yourself enough you should keep following your dreams.

We are delighted to have Jim, who is now a successful contemporary artists, as one of 'With Kids' ambassadors as he is a true inspiration to everyone, particularly those who we work with at 'With Kids'.

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Jim Lambie talks about his tough childhood in a deprived scheme

Jim Lambie, contemporary visual artist, has agreed to become a With Kids Ambassador. In this part one of three videos, Jim talks to us about his tough childhood in a deprived area, and the tough choices he had to make when growing up.

“I am delighted to be an Ambassador for With Kids.  It’s a fantastic charity based in the east end of Glasgow”

Having grown up in a deprived scheme, Jim knows the difficulties that most children in this position will face, so he tells us his story in a series of three videos, to inspire children not to give up and to follow their dreams. 

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