Creative and impact-driven Curator & Youth Engagement Specialist. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of alternative education, arts practice and mental health support for young people. Passionate about creating inclusive spaces, storytelling and platforms to support artists ​

A lifelong friend and documentarian of Nick Fraser, Mark O’Shaughnessy has played an integral role in preserving and championing Fraser’s legacy. With a creative eye and deep compassion, Mark’s early 90s camcorder footage formed the foundation of the Nick Fraser: Chapter 1 exhibition film—edited and brought to life decades later by his son, Marcus. Mark’s artistry lives in his storytelling, lens, and heart.

Nick Fraser (1946–2023) was a visionary outsider artist from East London whose work remained hidden for over three decades. A self-taught painter with a deeply spiritual and expressive style, his legacy lives on through a vast collection, rich in cosmic symbolism, raw emotion, and profound reflection on masculinity, isolation, and connection. His story is the heartbeat of Imaginative Reaction.

BoThai is a singer, songwriter, musician, and artist. She is illuminating worlds from recording music within multiple genres, offering sound journeys including Piano, Didgeridoo, and celebrating her South East Asian - European mixed heritage with BoThai's Ancestral Songs, as well as creating hand painted original art works infused with heart. Now expanding to alternative education for schools and communities with her work, BoThai's vision is to inspire the next generation through creative expression, meditation, and music.

Ellis King is a contemporary figurative artist whose work delves into the multifaceted experiences of womanhood. Through her evocative portraiture, she explores themes of vulnerability, resilience, and identity, offering a profound reflection on the female experience.

James Razda is a true powerhouse within the electronic music scene – a multi-talented artist whose output spans an impressive range of genres, each delivered with an exceptional level of skill and polished productions. Whether he's producing in the studio or performing live, Razda brings a level of professionalism and creativity that sets him apart from the crowd.

Working under the name Life in Layers, Will Storey crafts stunning 3D woodwork compositions that play with depth, shadow, and symmetry. His intricate layered designs captivate the eye and mind, creating immersive pieces that evolve as you view them. Will’s art celebrates balance, pattern, and the harmony found in carefully constructed forms.

Tom Brazier is a gifted neo-classical composer and multi-instrumentalist whose music offers a moment of stillness in a fast-moving world. Blending classical roots with ambient soundscapes, his emotionally resonant compositions invite introspection, calm, and connection. A valued contributor to the Nick Fraser journey and a rising voice in modern classical music, Tom’s work is as timeless as it is contemporary—crafted with care, clarity, and soul.

Arji Manuelpillai is a London-based poet, performer, and educator whose work sits powerfully at the intersection of spoken word, community engagement, and social commentary. His poetry explores themes of identity, mental health, masculinity, and belonging.

​UK-based DJ, producer, and curator renowned for his deep-digging sensibilities and commitment to vinyl culture. As the founder of the vinyl-only label Semi-Skimmed Edits, James has carved a niche in the disco and boogie re-edit scene, delivering meticulously crafted tracks that pay homage to the classics while introducing fresh perspectives.

​Milli-Rose Rubin is a multidisciplinary artist whose voice echoes with honesty, resilience, and purpose. As a musician, writer, and creative facilitator, her work fearlessly explores the intersections of mental health, identity, and lived experience. Offering comfort, connection, and challenge in equal measure. 

Blending mandala, Islamic geometry, and organic floral patterns, Zahra’s work flows across canvas and skin. A travelling artist and bridal mendhi specialist, her pieces honour tradition, ritual, and the quiet power of detailed design.

Carolyn Storey is a Hertfordshire-based artist and illustrator whose imaginative character designs blend playful surrealism with emotional storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the weird and wonderful, pop culture, and the golden age of animation, Carolyn’s art is a celebration of individuality, emotion, and the power of creativity as a tool for wellness.

​A multidisciplinary artist whose bold, colour-rich works blur the line between movement and stillness. Working across painting, screen-printing, drawing and digital design, Helenya creates light-reactive pieces that come to life under RGB LED lighting. Her layered use of subtractive primary colours cyan, yellow and magenta — forms the foundation of her work, and the results are both hypnotic and immersive.

Phaze One has been a prominent figure in the UK Drum & Bass scene since the mid 90s. As a former resident DJ for Epidemik, he has performed at iconic events like Raindance, One Nation, Best Of British, Innovation, Telepathy, Dreamscape, and Breakin Science. His energetic sets productions have established him as a key player in the rave and electronic music community.

Adrian Wildsmith is an mixed media English visual artist and poet from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, whose work emerges from a profound journey through mental health struggles, addiction, and homelessness toward creative healing and self-expression. A graduate of Greenwich University with a degree in Architecture, Adrian's artistic practice is deeply rooted in his personal transformation and the belief that creativity can be a lifeline during life's darkest moments.

Introducing the one and only Mark Force. West London legend, genre-bending DJ and soulful producer. From starting out on turntables at 11 to shaping the iconic broken beat sound with Bugz in the Attic and their release of  Back in the Doghouse, Mark’s journey is an exploration of movement, evolution and genuine heart.​

Originally from Birmingham, Wendy Sherwood is a professional artist in Watford. Having recently graduated with a Certificate in Contemporary Portraiture from The Art Academy, London, Wendy is developing a portfolio of portraits for a solo exhibition in autumn 2026. Wendy is very keen to be part of a local art community and develop a network of portrait artists willing to sit for each other to develop skills in painting from life.

SLART (Steven Light) is a figurative expressionist artist who works and lives in Swindon, UK. At the age of eight, he discovered that he had been adopted by his grandparents, which set him on a journey of introspection and connection with his biological father and siblings. He has loved drawing since early childhood, spending many hours alone, drawing images from cartoons and animal books. He remains drawn to creating human-centric art, fascinated by the diversity of people, their stories, problems, issues, baggage, quirks, and personalities.

Based in London, 21‑year‑old DJ Zakho has steadily carved out a name for himself in the vibrant UK club scene, delivering high‑energy sets that effortlessly traverse dancehall, Afrobeats, hip‑hop, R&B and beyond. His musical journey has taken him from the pulse of university clubs to headline nights in major London venues, and his versatility means he feels at home in any crowd that moves to rhythm.

 Max Lembke first became interested in art in 1970, joining an art club in Greenford, West London,as he felt he had a talent to explore in the arts. Then for the next few years he trained in live

models and still life.

Kenneth Barker's creative process begins with a photograph, collage, or AI-generated image, which he then transforms using a range of digital tools including Microsoft Paint, Paint Shop Pro, and occasionally Filter Forge for added effects.

​​Linda Owen is a Hertfordshire-based artist whose practice spans watercolour, mixed media and sculpture.

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Linda has exhibited widely and has illustrated children’s books and greeting cards. She enjoys an element of fun in her artwork.

From painting and patchwork to crochet and knitting, Jenny is beginning to share the creativity that has long filled her home, garden, and community.