Cultured Mongrel

Cultured Mongrel is the creative handle for the artistic practice of Emma Jayne Park; dancer, theatre maker, collaborator and micro-activist.  

From her base in Scotland she works locally, nationally, internationally and as Associate Artist with The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival; one of the world’s largest social justice arts festivals.

‘High octane… energetic, witty and playful’ (The Skinny) she uses physicality as a catalyst for connection, making performance that brings attention to the critical issues facing society today.  

Tackling challenging themes, her work is often biographical and connects with audiences through its authenticity, honesty and an underlying aim of creating spaces for dialogue about the complex matters that impact our everyday lives.

Her artistic focus includes questioning perceptions of identity, failure, autonomy, authorship/ re-authorship, questioning power structures, cultural change and rescaling performance to meet the needs of those who cannot attend venues.