Visual Artists
Kanj Nicholas
Kanj Nicholas is a multi- disciplinary artist who was born in Sri Lanka and now lives and works in Wolverhampton. Her art forms include, acrylic and watercolour painting along with felted textile art. Her love of uplifting colours and nature, stem from her tropical roots. She draws her inspiration from the natural world and the landscape she inhabits. More recently, she has begun to explore the interaction of communities within landscapes and weave together, stories of people and their places into her compositions.
Website: www.kanjnicholasarts.co.uk
Musicians
Isaac Boothman
Isaac Boothman is a musician, facilitator, and producer, living in Birmingham and from a West Yorkshire background. An aspiring community musician, they want to bring compelling performances and transformative activity to communities on their terms, in their spaces. They draw off of multi-disciplinary experiences including classical music, theatre, spoken-word and jazz performance, training with Cloud Cuckoo Land Theatre & street orchestra Nevis Ensemble, and their study of music at the University of Birmingham. With developed practice of producing in grassroots & traditional settings, Isaac brings an understanding of the risks and the opportunities that surround meaningful, creative and inclusive interaction to their creative and administrative work. Isaac also provides access support to individuals, particularly relating to neurodivergence and project management within the arts.
Social: @isaacalfiebooth
Photographers
Chanphiphat Janthra
Chanphiphat is a Portrait, Fashion, and Event photographer. He is known for his portrait work as he captured his first magazine cover for PROSPER Magazine | Black Country Chamber.
Chanphiphat Janthra’s artistic side did not happen out of interest, when he first started university his mother told him that his grandfather was a photographer when he was younger, and it was how his grandmother fell in love with his grandfather because she found him to be intriguing. So, his creativity came from his bloodline.
Website: janthraphotography.com
Social: Janthra Photography
Poets
Bones
Bones is a writer, performer, poet, lyricist, spoken word artist based in the West Midlands. As part of his work Bones visits schools conducting motivational talks, using poetry to engage with the audience to inspire and motivate. He has written and runs an Empowerment, and a Family Values program, in which he uses his poetry as a vessel.
Storytellers
Peter Chand
I am a full time professional Storyteller who has shared traditional stories al over the UK and as far afield as Singapore, The USA, Norway, Greece, France and many other countries. My performances focus on tales from India, which is my cultural background. My training work focuses on giving participants of all ages and backgrounds the skills to tell a story and communicate more effectively. I have trained Teachers, Librarian’s, school pupil’s, NHS staff, budding Storytellers, Tour Guides and a host of other’s keen to improve communication skills. My work takes me from small classrooms to huge venues with thousands of listeners, and I have performed at such venues as The British Library, The V&A Museum, BBC Radio Four, and once told a story live on Norwegian Television. Storytelling is an ancient art form which is more relevant today than ever. In a world of digital overload, we must preserve the valuable skill of speaking, and by turn listening to one another.
Website: www.peterchand.com
Instagram: @peterchandstoryteller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterchandstories
