Mia is an artist from Machynlleth, specialising in pastels, sound, and performance art and explores the complexities of human nature and life's duality. She advocates for art therapy and aims to create inclusive, pressure-free spaces for artistic expression, striving to make art more accessible and equitable.
Pat, a versatile individual, boasts a remarkable blend of talents spanning multiple disciplines. As a graduate of the esteemed Camberwell School Of Art, she brings a unique perspective to her work. Simultaneously, she excels as a data scientist, enabling her to unravel complex datasets with ease. As a filmmaker, Pat explores themes of youth culture in a post-cinematic style. This unique synthesis of artistic finesse, analytical acumen, and cinematic vision positions Pat as a visionary woman who seamlessly bridges the realms of art, data science, and film, crafting a narrative that redefines the boundaries of creative expression and analytical insight while delving into the complexities of contemporary youth culture.
Sian Angharad Owen studied Sociology at the University of Chester and undertook an exchange year at the University of Seoul in South Korea. After returning home to Machynlleth, she spent a year working at a local coffee shop and getting involved with projects within the local community. This year, she is set to attend Liverpool John Moores University to pursue a Masters in Journalism.
A skilled mountain biker and professional seamstress, Jay is currently studying Fashion Design. His creative pursuits extend to music production and DJing. With a personal allotment and polytunnel, he cultivates various vegetables and flowers, showcasing his diverse interests. Jay has produced his own solo fashion show whilst still at sixth form and most recently a community fashion project called Hwb Ffasiwn Da (Good Fashion Hub).
Lydia Dique is an artist, photographer and filmmaker. Her work concerns itself with the impact of social and personal memory on culture, most notably in the case of colonial relations between England and India. She also works within alternative art education, using workshops on experimental chemical processes in film and photography to encourage a wide variety of people to engage with material and meaning.
Magda Petford is a Neighbourhood Transitions Co-Lead at CIVIC SQUARE, working to build resilient neighbourhoods in Birmingham and beyond through creative convening and learning infrastructure that supports communities in moving towards a future where people + the planet can thrive together. Magda is a designer/illustrator, passionate about creating visual artefacts that bring a sense of joy and hope to complex concepts.
Iolo Walker (b://1997) is a multidiscinipilnary artist investigating power hierachies and systems. Using various mediums, the work recapitulates and regurgitates modern life to interrogate culture. Through workshops, performance, film, sculpture and comics, the work gestures towards an alternative methodology of cohabitance. Iolo is currently living in the Dyfi valley, collaborating on a project with Jeno Davies recontextualising the tale of Bloduewedd. in 2022 they were Artist in residence at Rupert in Lithuania doing a film research project on phenomonelogical domesticity, and co-ran a queer project space in Vilnius. They are a founding member of Open Sky Co-operative, a public space performance collective, and held a Junior Fellowship at Goldsmiths University for MA Art & Ecology. They hold a first in Fine Arts Bachelors with thesis on urban accelerationsim and petrol blobjectivity.
A jack of all trades when it comes to creative projects, currently focusing on Music from the technical (mixing and mastering) to the creative (DJing and producing) but has dabbled in Acting, Photography, Goldsmithing and Woodworking, He's happy to help those around him bring their projects to life with any skills, knowledge or wisdom he might have and always welcomes those around him to ask for help.
Sam Co-Founder and Producer at Square Sun Studios, is a passionate creator of compelling short-form content that resonates with audiences and captures the essence of brands. With a focus on delivering visually stunning advertising campaigns, Samuel aims to captivate viewers and leave a lasting impression. As an Award-winning Director of Photography, he has contributed to acclaimed narrative and commercial videos for clients including Island Records, Mind, Ren, BUPA, Columbia Records, Warner Music Group, The Metropolitan Police, and The Co-operative Foundation
