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Joana Simães is a visual artist from Felgueiras, a small town in the district of Porto, Portugal. After studying Fine Art in high school, Simães moved to London in 2020 to pursue a degree in Fine Art at Middlesex University, graduating in 2023.

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The core of Joana´s work goes from classically executed figurative oil paintings to more graphic paintings with the use of flat colors and less shading, onto hard surfaces in various sizes. Inspired by artists such as Goya and Michael Borremans, Simães explores the subtleties of human experience through both painting and, on occasion, video art.

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Arguably iller than the thriller in Manila, Fintan O’Kane is one example of a DJ who has taken the dedication to their craft to the next level; having forsaken all his earthly possessions, Fintan took a vow of silence for a year whilst he studied at the ancient Alter of Breakbeat Badness.

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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.