Artists

Amina is a Jordanian artist deeply connected to the land of Majdal, a rural enclave south of Jerash, nestled between mountains of Jordan. She has lived on an idyllic olive farm for the past thirty years, surrounded by native forests.

Through her paintings, she explores the rhythms of nature, light, and time, reflecting the balance between cultivated and wild spaces. 

She is particularly drawn to the unseen and overlooked – the textures of ancient trees, the forgotten flora of native forests, and the way seasons leave their mark on the earth. 

Her creative process mirrors this organic evolution, building layers of colour and texture, much like sediment settling over time. 

The olive tree, ever-present in both her work and surroundings, serves as a symbol of endurance, rootedness, and renewal. Beyond symbolism, her artistic practice also extends into conservation, as she documents native plant species and preserves the quiet histories of the land.

Born into an artistic family in Romania and raised in France, Camelia has always been surrounded by creativity. With a portraitist brother and a father who nurtured her imagination, she found her passion for art early on.

Camelia’s artistic path started with abstract art, which became a powerful outlet for her to explore and express her emotions. As she delved deeper into her work, she drew inspiration from her family’s experiences with schizophrenia, seeking to convey the complexities and beauty of the mind. This led her to develop a unique style that incorporates elements of Anthropomorphic Fusion, blending human and animal forms to create vivid, surreal imagery.

Her paintings, while deeply reflective of the challenges associated with mental health, are also a celebration of life’s vibrant, multifaceted nature. They embrace the full spectrum of emotions, showcasing not just the struggles but also the moments of joy and color that exist within them.

Choots is a London born muralist, fine artist and illustrator.

Taking inspiration from clubbing, ancient civilisations, marine life, skate graphics and dream states, he combines a random doodle flow with balanced and structured compositions.

He intends his work to act as a brief escape into other worlds, with clan lines and clear compositions that draw you in to discover hidden details and benevolent characters. 

His style developed by drawing intricate unplanned black and white ink doodles, slowly filling up page after page. Over time distinct shapes, motifs and characters began to evolve such as his signature 'Dribble'. 

Born in 1958 in Paris from a British mother with a French background and a Belgian father with an Italian background, Ruspoli has presented his work in international art fairs and international galleries increasing worldwide exposure.

Ruspoli art work places the human figures in an abstract environment supported by a vivid use of colours where subtle gradation and dramatic contrast express nuance of emotion and sensuous physicality.

The work also expresses the direct sensation of lived experience through organic shapes and forms woven from flowing lines and the gaze of the viewer. You are invited to participate in a creative encounter with these elements constructing your own visual languages and meanings.

He has been recipient of a number of important international awards and medals such as to mention a few: Eugene Fromentin Award and Gold Medal in France, Masters Award and Honorable Award in USA, Gold Medal in China, Honorary Award of Distinction and Honorable Award in UK, Silver Medal in Italy.

Mieke is a Dutch and Canadian Photographic Artist, living in London.

Her work explores themes of intimacy and connection. She is known for her atmospheric lighting and surreal perspectives. Her images are described as moody, almost painterly, with an underlying sense of unease. 

Mieke has recently won several major awards including: Sony World Photography Award, Object 2023* Top Ten Finalist BBA One-Shot Award 2023* International Photography Award* Open Image Barcelona* Chromatic Photography Award* Minimalist Photography Award* Julia Margaret Cameron Award* Budapest International Foto Award* Moscow Foto Award and British Photography Award. Mieke was also Shortlisted for the Alpha Female Award at the Sony World Photography Awards, the Association of Photographers Emerging Talent Awards and the BBA Photography Prize.

Her work has been published widely and is held in private collections and exhibited internationally including at the Royal Academy of Art and Somerset House in London. She has recently had Solo Shows, ‘STILL”, in London and ‘Lost Society | Looking In Through Glass’ at the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney.

Niall Conlon, the former professional rugby player & Cambridge Blue, left a lucrative career in the city of London’s financial district to follow his inner calling to become an artist.

Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Niall’s work is deeply influenced by the urban landscape and social dynamics of his hometown. His dynamic, thought-provoking pieces capture the energy and contrasts of city life, seamlessly blending chaos and order. Using mixed media, Conlon’s works resonate with viewers through a unique combination of visual storytelling and raw emotion, often invoking powerful reactions through their bold and complex imagery.

Conlon’s artistic process involves building up layers of paint, collage materials, and text, creating a rich, textured surface that adds depth and meaning to each piece. The layering technique reflects the complexity of both the external world and his inner thoughts, allowing him to explore the intersection of personal experiences, societal influences, and cultural narratives.

His expressionist approach to art is reminiscent of the great American artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Willem de Kooning, whose work also delves into the fragmented, layered nature of identity and the tumultuous interplay of emotion and form. Much like these artists, Conlon uses his art to explore his interior world, offering a window into the complexities of his own psyche while inviting viewers to interpret and connect with the story he is telling.

Timothy Midnight, originally from Idaho, USA is an artist and drummer of indie rock band 'Nick Diver' Timothy works between Margate in Kent and East London.

Timothy has a unique style of painting using varying layers, thick impasto and swift brushstrokes, bringing a 3D effect to his work, whilst adding depth and texture. 

‘Cats Who Smoke’ is the alias used by Timothy for his art. Each cat symbolises the hip, trendy and edgy side of the creative community that now plays centre stage in Margate.

Timothy is currectly working with All Saints founder Stuart Trevor on a sustainable clothing brand featuring his smoking cats. His band also supports Pete Doherty and his indie band, The Libertines.

Xavier Laurent Leopold is a multi-disciplinary artist and author, living and working in London, UK. 

The artist explores abstract portraiture and cubism through concepts such a time,  introspection, faith, relationships and legacy. Leopold depicts bold  characters focusing back on the audience – an arresting way to convey direct  emotions from the artist to the viewer.  

Discovering his artistry during the challenging times of the pandemic in 2020 and while
working as a full time City Trader, Leopold has rapidly ascended in the art scene. 

His artisticendeavors have led him to showcase his work at two solo exhibitions (one supported by Beats by Dre) in London and various group exhibitions across Europe and North America.

Notably, he has exhibited alongside the iconic Jean-Michel Basquiat in New York, the hometown of the legendary artist, to whom he shares similar cultural ties, both being of Creole descent (Xavier's maternal side being from Martinique, French Carribean)