The Fest Norwood Art Trail

Discover the art and artists in your local area. Use the map below to explore the art on display in our community art exhibition and find out more about the artists who created them below.

THE ARTISTS AND THEIR ART

1. Wildlife by Helen Crane  –  Twitter

Helen Crane is a full-time journalist and spare-time illustrator who makes small-scale pen and ink drawings of the wildlife that she spots around south London and beyond. Her drawings include everything from foxes and pigeons to peacocks and lemurs, as well as London buildings and flowers spotted in Brockwell and Dulwich parks.

2. Blindfold by Anna Rubincam  –  Instagram

Anna Rubincam is a London based stone carver and stone mason specialising in restoration, portraiture and figurative sculpture. Trained at Weymouth College and City and Guilds of London Art School, Anna is a qualified stonemason, letter cutter, sculptor and stone carver. With over a decade in the stone industry, Anna has worked on projects all over the UK, France and Italy.

3. Collage of Bricks by Niamh Donoghue  –  Instagram  –  Email

Inspired by brickwork surrounding and within West Norwood Cemetery and the way nature has enhanced the autumnal tones over time. A born and bred West Norwooder I have always loved the rich layers of history and culture in this part of London. A fibre artist predominately, I also work with watercolour and ink, taking inspiration from architecture and the natural world.

4. Sean a.k.a. Chewie by Bryon Fear  – Instagram

Bryon is a graphic designer and artist working in a variety of mediums from the classical fine art traditions through to contemporary digital art forms. His work can be seen on display in the permanent collection of the British Museum and also had his work archived at the British Library. Bryon has a passion for illustration and particularly poster design and has created the publicity for the local South London Theatre for the past 5 years.

5. Animal Portraits by Joe Adamczewski  – Instagram

Joe Adamczewski is a freelance photographer based in South Norwood, South East London. He specialises in wildlife photographer and has previously photographed for English Heritage. Joe likes the challenge of taking photos of moving objects so this, coupled with his love for music and the great outdoors, has led Joe to become passionate about photographing bands and wildlife. He has a keen eye for photographic opportunities and has worked with numerous charities and small businesses.

6. Painterly Geometry by Jessie Huckin  – Website

Jessie Huckin is a multi-disciplinary creative based in South East London. She loves colour, shape and texture. In 2009, she graduated with a BA in Fine Art from Winchester School of Art, focusing on painting and installation. She also works as a set designer, assistant stage manager, assistant set designer, set builder, scenic artist and prop maker for theatre.

7. Love / Mother Mary / Desiderata  – Website

Tara normally makes bespoke pieces, using images and words that resonate with the client.

She is often commissioned to commemorate weddings and birthdays but also makes pieces that are vision boards and prayers.

8. Midnight on the Common 

Tom Watts is a local writer and creative who enjoys painting in his spare time.

This piece depicts a winter scene in South London.

9. Still life / Photographs: Isaac & Peony in ice  – Instagram

Megan Jordan is a photographer & artist living in Streatham.

Her paintings are from a series of still life oil paintings and her Photographs are part of her portfolio of portraits and still life.