Our Inside Out Gallery is being taken over by illustrator Josie Brookes and artist Tom Madge, creators of the Big Small Nature Club.
About the Artists
Both local artists based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, they have created a series of bold artworks. They are exploring how we could help animals if we were shrunk down small or became massive giants! Aimed at children, these beautiful collage and risograph artworks are lively, colourful and beautifully textured.
“I think my illustration style has evolved with me. At the core, my work focuses on character and colour. Most of the time I represent things from my own perspective rather than in a realistic way. I like to experiment with processes. The way it’s made – be it using pen, collage, print or digital techniques – can vary, and overlap, but always has those common themes.” – Josie Brookes
Tom Madge is a part of AnimateCity and took animation workshops into children’s and teenage cancer wards, as a creative outlet for kids who are too ill to leave the hospital. He also created bright and playful murals to give the wards a friendlier atmosphere. Josie Brookes inspires young people through amazing workshops, using a fun multi-media approach. She is informed by a background in printmaking and a love of the natural world.
Join in the Fun!
If your little ones would like to get involved with Big Small Nature Club, we have spaces on our Children’s Collage Workshops on the 4th August. You can book below:
