The documentary, made by Creative Stories and supported by PRINT.WORK, explores the world of creativity, talking to a number of artists from canvas painters and ceramic creators to jewellery makers and illustrators.
On their website, Creative Stories says:
“Art Is For Everyone is a feel-good documentary, featuring 10 Leeds-based artists, discussing creativity and where it comes from, looking into whether we are born creative or if it’s nurtured. It explores the complexities of being human, including themes of grief, gender, childhood and how this shapes their artistic process. The film aims to inspire and encourage people to be more creative.”
Art Is For Everyone Premiere
Speaking about her experience, Jess said:
"It was a joy to take part in the film and I had a very fun afternoon meeting the team and answering questions about my work and creative journey.
The screening was exciting and a little daunting having an auditorium full of people watching my face supersized on the big screen but it was beautiful to see how the production pulled it together into a cohesive and thoughtful film.
The Q&A was a lot of fun and the audience asked some excellent questions. Things like; how to create time for creative practice. What things do you listen to whilst you work. Do you feel your practice has changed since you were filmed and the screening. I enjoyed answering and contributing my thoughts…I love to chat! It was a fantastic evening and I wish I could do it again!"
You can watch the documentary here .
The artists featured - Abbie Brewer (Sunshine Child), Anna Prenelle (Bazaar Studio), Edek Thompson, Harry J Bartlett (Sassicism), James Chapman, Jas Lewis-Henman, Jess Rose, Kaitlyn Bullen (A Wiggly Line), Laura Slater and Monica Escobar - each discussed their relationship with the artistic world, how they got into their current lines of work, and what expressing yourself through art means to them.
The documentary held a premiere at Opera North, Howard Opera Centre in Leeds, where they showcased the film followed by a Q & A with the featured artists. Audience members emailed their question in for the panel, made up of some of the subjects of the film, including Jess.
