ARTIST COMMUNITY
A whole bunch of amazing creative people who have blessed us with their performances.
Tanya Wilson
Born in South Africa in 1996 to a Zimbabwean mother and Malawi born British father, London based artist Tanya Nonthando Wilson combines the two halves of her identity by juxtaposing traditional methods and contemporary themes into experimental and personal expressions of her lived experiences. As a graduate of Fine Art: Drawing and having recently been shortlisted for the Cordis 2021 Tapestry Prize while also having her work shown in numerous galleries and events in London, Tanya wishes to express how she views the world through multi- disciplinary mediums.
Nicky Phillips
Confessions wrapped in an indie-folk-pop style… Born and bred in London, Nicky Phillips felt the pull to move north; she shares her open-hearted songs on both guitar and piano through intimate performances across North West England.
Although Nicky had previously been active on the music scene, it was 2021 that pulled her back with her first ever release and self-titled debut EP with sold out shows in both Cheshire and London. The EP saw success in ‘Home’, which was a semi-finalist in the UK Songwriting Competition and was featured on Indie Folk Central’s first ‘Women of Indie Folk’ compilation. Another song from the EP, ‘The Dark’, was featured on BBC Music Introducing. Nicky has just finished her first tour in May 2024, including London, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Manchester.
EJ Negre
EJ Negre, born in Lapu-Lapu, Philippines, discovered his passion for drawing at an early age. He honed his craft across Canada, Philippines and London, combining formal training at Vancouver Film School and Alberta College of Art with self-taught exploration. As a freelance illustrator, animator, and photographer, EJ has traveled the world to learn from masters of the craft.
In London, he has been an active figure in the drawing scene, contributing illustrations to the award-winning British fashion film SATURNALIA, sketching at London Fashion Week, and fostering artistic communities through his group, Let’s Draw Now. Balancing commissions in illustration, photography, and animation, EJ collaborates with directors and creatives across industries.
His work has been featured in Zee Lifestyle Magazine, Redbull Canada, Facebook London, Need for Speed: Unbound, King's Cross Library, Smile Inflight Magazine, University of the Philippines Cebu, Calgary Herald, CBC News, and Mabuhay Calgary. Today, EJ continues to champion the art of drawing, inspiring creatives and keeping the spirit of drawing alive.