Image and text holds a significant value to my practice as an illustrator. Interpreting pre-existing narrative through my own visual language revives an appreciation for this relationship, as well as reanimating these texts. It is vital that we continue to acknowledge...
Daisy Osborne-Walsh
As an artist, I aim to be a positive agent for change and increase awareness on topics I find most important. My work is fuelled by my passion to shed light on social injustices, specifically effecting women. The topic basis of my work is often regarding sexual...
Chris Evans aka Queerbis
Queerbis is an Activist Illustrator who wants to change the world, while having some fun doing it. Their new design movement titled ‘Bis Design’ recognises society’s biased construction, and as a result gives the ‘power of bias’ back to anyone who is disadvantaged or...
Kodchamon Jermlae
As an artist, I tend to observe the environment I have been through, a consequence of feelings and opinions. The reality is that nothing and no one is perfect. One of the most common reasons for the creative block is the fear of imperfection. This has always been a...
Rosina Rooke
A Cardiff based artist, originally from the Valleys, who focuses on the embrace of life of animate and inanimate objects and bringing a message to their meanings. Exhibited is Rosina Rooke’s latest project work, the decay of food over time. I specialise in a variety...
Rhiannon Griffiths
The Room of Empowerment is an immersive experience that is a thought-provoking assortment of painted fabrics, patterned wood and other multi-mediums, that removes the need of wordly constraits and thrusts you into the land of the fairytale. This mesmeric storybook...
Imogen Miles
My current project looks into the story of St Dwynwen, a Welsh princess who became a saint- the welsh patron St of Lovers. She is celebrated throughout wales on the 25th of January. I was interested in this story after hearing about St Dwynwens day and doing some...
Katie Andrews
Reconnecting and rebuilding our relationship with the natural world is as vital as ever. My illustration practice focuses on creating educational and decorative patterned homeware and giftware products which will inspire people to become more in sync and appreciative...
Monika Jutrzenka Trzebiatowska
My project is a response to a brief inspired by the Apila’s First Printing Award 2022. The aim was to create a fully illustrated children’s book based on a story of my choice – ‘The Frog Princess’ by A. J. Gliński. I wanted to combine the Polish culture with my...
Ellen Richards
As ân artist, I am particularly interested in creating work which explores subjects which are tailored to a certain demographic. The topics are relevant and meaningful to a specific individual, whether it be something they have experienced in their past or are...
Polly Allburn
My illustration work has culminated in an experimental assortment of objects that communicate the interconnected relationship between parent and child. Breaking down the power dynamic and allowing for a collaborative experience where parents can empathise with their...
Thalia Dougourou
Using both visual and lexical storytelling, I explore African history and culture while investigating its absence in the learning of young black students. Growing up in the UK, I became aware that the black history being taught in schools did not go beyond slavery,...
Rhian Clatworthy
My artwork uses visual storytelling to explore themes around women and history. I enjoy responding to narratives and retelling stories in fresh ways. The medium I have recently focused on is screen-printing, I am fascinated by its bold and crisp appearance. I often...
Naomi Bennet
My work is sensitive to how things feel. I create illustrations that connect to the audience through combining familiar experiences and new fantastical places to explore. I am responding to the challenge of making work to make life feel better. Pulling the viewer...
Stephanie Barrett
Our society is constantly changing. The way we think of the people around us has become more accepting. But it was not always like this. I utilise narration and playful story telling through image-making to address audiences. I primarily use printmaking and apply...
Melisa Chappelle
As an illustrator and storyteller, I have retold the Greek tale of ‘Pandora’s Box’ in modern day, as I am influenced by the interconnectivity between society and mythology, and the works of creators such as Paula Rego, and Orly Orbach. My work is subconsciously...
Megan Herron
My work seeks to explore and reflect upon my own thoughts and feelings about myself and the world around me. I use the artwork I create to better understanding and break down the barriers and stigmatism that comes along with mental health struggles and being a...
Abi Lewis
With this body of work, I intend to bring awareness and positive change to the world. I also want for this body of work to help children. For them to be able to process the emotion of grief and understand that this is a completely normal and vital part of life and...
Lowri Bowden
With this body of work, I aim to comment on the challenges and absurdities of the UK school system. By using a variety of concept art, I have formed a world full of fierce and fantastical creatures that mirror the people and situations we often face at school, looking...
Bethan Mason-Gough
Taking daily life as a subject matter, I am passionate about the observation of objects. I focus in on intricate details, with an interest in composition, tone, and texture. The first project explores my love of horses and horse riding. This self-directed project led...