As artists working in the city we believe that having a place to come together to connect with other artists to support and celebrate each other’s work makes us stronger and more resilient as a community. Southampton has a brilliantly diverse mix of creative practices that contribute to the richness of culture in the city. Having space to listen and share with one another is important to developing as artists.
Feedback is key to developing art work and there is often a gap in where and how this can happen. The Critical Response Process gives a safe and secure structure for this. If this sparks your interest please come along and find out more or, just get in touch.
Celeste has been working as an artist in the city for the last 15 years. They use drawing, video and performance to explore languages around loss, transition and systems of care. They are passionate and dedicated to how people can work together to grow more empowered creative communities. Find out more about Celeste’s work here.
Jilly explores the unseen and the hidden in her work, using stereotypically female mediums to subvert notions of the Domestic and the Feminine. After graduating she worked from her studio at home but soon felt the need to connect with other creatives in the city, believing that the opportunity to engage in critical discourse is an essential part of being an artist. Find out more about Jilly’s work here.