Category: Artist

Bio: Karen Eastwood of Story Spot is a writer, storyteller, podcast host and educator. Alex Wegner is a graphic recorder, designer and illustrator. Karen and Alex have collaborated on many local projects, including Scribble Sisters, Gifts from the Gods (resilience story making for students), and now Story Spots, a unique celebration of people and connection

Bio: Sean’s artwork is about how our minds capture moments in time, and our memories betray these thoughts in unusual ways sometimes. Straying from the truth of how these sceneries may have actually occurred. Sean’s work is an insight into one’s thought process in how an individual may interpret their relationship with the outside world.

Bio: Vanessa Turton is a local artist specialising in colourful, bold and enticing paintings. Drawing on her love of colour and her previous theatrical background, Vanessa’s work ranges from quirky narratives to the abstract. Made.In.Newcastle Project Vanessa completed two murals on local businesses in the heart of Newcastle; The Press Book House and Papa’s Bagel

Bio: “Colour is the hero, the brighter the better. I’m just the lucky one who gets to repackage it for the observer.”The subject matter for Jayde’s work comes from his subconscious, with scenes that resemble a place, that exists somewhere, familiar yet hard to remember. Made.In.Newcastle Project Jayde completed two murals on local businesses in

Bio: Ashlee loves experimenting and exploring with an array of different art materials, but particularly enjoys acrylic painting and drawing. She has an affinity to create with a kaleidoscopic pallet, and uses courageous mark making to produce energetic works of art that are very raw and playful. Ashlee’s inspiration is magnetized from nature, and day

Bio: Ali Pickup is a Newcastle based aerial artist and circus performer, specialising in dynamic aerial hoop. She loves to mesmerise audiences by flowing effortlessly between bendy tricks, fast spinning, and feats of badass strength. She has performed extensively across Australia and in the USA. She also shares her love for her art as an

Bio: Damien Cooper views music as a form of connection to others and to himself, a way to express his feelings and better understand this universe we are a part of. He has refined his skills on the guitar, vocals, and beatboxing, and utilises a loop pedal to create atmosphere in his live shows. In

Bio: Fresh from his wall for Big Picture Fest, Tom is an emerging artist ready to continue leaving his mark on Newcastle. Big and bold works brought about through methodical planning and linework on a smaller scale, composition is king for Tom.  MIN Project: Tom Henderson held an exhibition at local business Little Wolf Espresso.

Bio: Ross Has lived in Newcastle since 1982, contributing to its vibrant arts and cultural scene.  He taught in the Drama Department at Newcastle University, toured his One-Man-Puppet-Show through the schools, and conceived, directed and performed in countless Community Arts Projects over the years. Ross is a first class teacher and so has been involved

Bio: Newcastle Based artist Jennifer Hankin originally trained as a classical musician at the University of Newcastle, but over the past 5 years has taken a whimsical detour through the traditions of folk and jazz. She creates dense forests of music with her Ukulele, Flute, Voice and Loop Pedal, transporting the listener to far off