The RIpples Response

Response — A Creative Collaboration by DIPACT CIC, Stand and Be Counted Theatre & 1853 Studios

Response was a creative collaboration between DIPACT CIC, SBC Theatre, and 1853 Studios, supporting artists Daria Protsenko and Karolina Kanska through a residency exploring the relationship between performance, digital art, and visual storytelling.

Exhibition: Life as a Simulation

The exhibition by Daria Protsenko and Karolina Kanska, inspired by Ripple’s performance, explores how life can be seen as a simulation of the system we live in. The artworks — including digital art, video, photography, animation, and performance — show everyday life as if it were a game, where people try to find their place and meaning.

The work reflects how we are all part of a system that can be hard and unescapable, but also reminds us to stay true to ourselves and understand who we really are. Through this mix of real and virtual worlds, the exhibition asks:

If life is a game, how do we keep being ourselves inside it?

If you’re interested in discovering more of the artists’ work, you can find them on Instagram:

Daria — @dariaa.pro // Karolina — @k.a.emily // DIPACT CIC  @DIPACT.mcr

About DIPACT CIC

DIPACT CIC is a Manchester-based creative organisation led by artists and producers with lived experience of migration. Through initiatives like Global Roots Café and Global Roots Canvas, DIPACT connects communities through food, art, and storytelling — supporting underrepresented artists and building bridges between cultures. Collaborations with partners such as Stand and Be Counted Theatre and 1853 Studios reflect DIPACT’s commitment to cross-cultural dialogue, shared leadership, and creative experimentation.