- Alex Corina
Alexander John Corina, known as Alex Corina (born
October 7 , 1950) is an artist and community worker based in Garston,Liverpool .Alex Corina was born in Bradford where he attended Buttershaw Comprehensive School and Bradford College of Art. He moved to Liverpool 1985 where he worked as a civil servant for the Drugs Prevention and Community Safety Unit. Alex is known in
Liverpool for his picture the Mona Lennon which features the Mona Lisa, John Lennon and the Liverpool waterfront in the background. It is a work that aims to represent Liverpool's past, present and future. [ [http://www.artworksinliverpool.com/featured/index.php artworksinliverpool] ]In 2007, Alex was named as on of
Bradford College 's 175 heroes as a celebration of 175 years providing education and training in Bradford. [ [http://www.175heroes.org.uk/alpha.html Bradford College of Art 175 heroes] ]Alex is one of the leaders behind the idea of Garston Cultural Village which, is a campaign to encourage redevelopment in
Garston , a suburb of Liverpool. On May 31, 2008, Garston declared 'Cultural Independence' at the Garston Embassy, formerly TheWellington School .Politics
Alex's father Joe Corina, described by
Bob Cryer MP as 'a well-known orator in Bradford', fostered his interest in Politics. When Between 1980 and 1983 Alex was elected toBradford City Council as a Labour Councillor for Wibsey Ward.On August 5, 1983, after leading the
National Union of Public Employees ' Bradford Health Service Branch during the health workers' dispute of 1981-82, Alex lead the Thornton View Hospital Occupation campaigning against the closure of the 82 bed long-stay geriatric hospital as branch secretary. The occupation lasted for over 2 years and was one of the longest ever hospital occupations. [ [http://www.175heroes.org.uk/alex_corina.html Bradford College of Art 175 heroes] ]On May 3, 2007, Alex stood for election as a City Councillor for the ward of
Cressington , as and Independent, in theLiverpool Council election, 2007 . He gained 316 votes. Alex also publicly endorsed a campaign for a referendum on an elected Mayor for Liverpool.References
External links
* [http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/05/22/republic-of-garston-becomes-a-reality-64375-20949322/ Republic of Garston becomes a reality May 22 2008]
* [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-118455816.html Review: Bin there, done that; ALEX CORINA, Liverpool Echo, June 22, 2004]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/politics_show/4561701.stm North West: Culture shock? by Lucy Breakwell, BBC News North West, 20 May, 2005]
* [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-134234168.html Arts Diary: Garston turns into a village of culture; A craft centre and art workshops are to open by Philip Key reports, Daily Post (Liverpool, England), July 21, 2005]
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