People & Partners
We are an evolving organism..
Ana de Matos
Founder and Director
Ana (she/they) is a queer filmmaker with an Anthropology background. In the last 18 years years, she has worked with hundreds of artists and the UK’s leading arts organisations. In her personal creative practice, she has been awarded three Project Grants by Arts Council England and one Commonwealth Broadcast Association grant.
Sat Shakti Kaur
Wellbeing Facilitator
Sat Shakti (she/her) from JOY Yoga studio will lead our wellbeing efforts through yoga and meditation practices that can improve mental health, creativity, and overall wellbeing.
Sat Shakti is a former ballet dancer originally from NYC, she has a background in business and the arts.
Lynn Lu
Associate Artist
Lynn (she/her) exhibits, performs, and lectures extensively worldwide. Recent venues include SFMOMA (2021), National Gallery Singapore (2021), Science Gallery London (2017), Saatchi Gallery (2017).
Lynn will be working on the artistic, performative and exhibition side of your projects.
Modus Arts
Partners
Wajid Yaseen (he/him) directs Modus Arts, a community-interest organisation and Arts Council NPO – that draws on interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to developing public-facing sound-based artworks and events.
Guy Harries
Associate Artist
(he/him) Guy is a composer, sound artist and performer, working with electronics, acoustic instruments, voice and cross-disciplinary collaboration. He is a senior lecturer in music, and co-director of the research centre CPAD (Centre for Performing Arts Development).
Simon Cole
Psychogeography Facilitator
(he/him) Artivist. Sustainable travel innovator & cultural entrepreneur. Alt tour guide & community arts thought-provocateur. Writer, walking artist-performer.
Newham Youth Empowerment Service
Community Youth Engagement Partners
NYES is a valuable partner for ouryouth and community empowerment projects. Our partnership amplifies youth voices and talents in Newham.
Eastside Community Heritage
Community Heritage Partners
One of the nation’s leading community heritage organisation, with a mission to uncover the hidden histories of East London. They are our oral histories, heritage and archival partners.
