Ethan's Essays

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Paige is a versatile artist, residing in South London, with a passion for acting, music, directing, and producing. Currently pursuing studies at The University of the Arts London, Paige has delved into a wide array of creative ventures. Her repertoire includes self-produced projects, notably a short biopic dedicated to Kate

Roly  is a filmmaker and musician. As a composer for film, his credits include Gregor (2014), nominated in the British Independent Film Awards, Channel 4’s All Around (2020), and Interactive Film Five Dates, nominated for a BAFTA Cymru in 2023. Roly’s own music explores Art-Rock and Folk music,

Ana has a BA in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art in London, where she worked primarily with film and installation. She subsequently worked as a Production Designer, having her work featured on the BBC, Sundance Film Festival, BFI Film Festival, amongst others. Nowadays Ana is one half of

Gustav Canham is a short filmmaker focusing on telling visually compelling stories inspired by the Dyfi Valley where he grew up. He is starting his degree in filmmaking (production) in Bristol aspiring to tell captivating narratives. He has worked in multiple other mediums experimenting with fashion and photography and with

Big Baby Baer, a fellow creative from Nottingham has spend the last decade pushing a collective approach to music. Currently working on various sounds and collaborating with other local artists we should soon find some releases surfacing in the coming months.

Finn is a musician and producer with a passion for unusual and quirky sounds. Following his degree in music at Leeds University, He recently completed his master's in Audio Production at the University of Salford, with the aspiration to be proficient in both the artistic and technical facets of music.

Jenő Davies, a visual artist and organiser from Carmarthenshire, honed their craft through studies in fine art at Goldsmiths University in London. Post-graduation, they delved into a realm of DIY exhibitions and performance events, collaborating with fellow artists to showcase their work in unconventional settings, including a daring exhibition precariously

Rachel is a sociologist, musician and socialist activist. She currently works as a social researcher in education, conducting studies in schools with teachers and pupils. As a singer and songwriter, her music explores themes of mortality, collective trauma and impending climate catastrophe. She has orchestrated a number of fundraising events