FLO London Meets...Majid Adin

Majid Adin is a talented visual artist who fled to Europe from Iran, spending six months in the Calais jungle before reaching London in the back of a refrigerator lorry. He won an international competition to design a video for Elton John's 1970s hit Rocket Man, re-contextualising the lyrics as a refugee’s journey to Europe through his animation.

Majid’s most notable work includes: 

Rocket Man - Elton John

In his own interpretation of Elton John's iconic hit, Iranian filmmaker and refugee Majid Adin reimagines "Rocket Man" to tell a new story of adventure, loneliness and hope.

Myela - Nick Mulvey

This video was made by Majid Adin, an Iranian animator and filmmaker, who has sought refuge in the UK. It is inspired by the refugee experience. 'Myela' is released in partnership with Help Refugees UK, find out more about their amazing work at http://www.helprefugees.org.uk The song is taken from the upcoming sophomore album 'Wake Up Now' out 8th September on Fiction Records.

Thought of the Day

“Love yourself before you can love others”