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SUMMARY:InDepth Talk w/ Joe Caslin - Belfast illustrator meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Belfast’s illustrator meet-up Illustrators North hosts a live conversation with Irish street artist\, academic\, and activist Joe Caslin.  \nKnown for large-scale pencil drawings in public space\, Caslin’s work addresses social issues head-on. We’ll trace his path as an artist working in the open\, exploring the risks\, missteps\, and breakthroughs behind his work. \nFollowing the talk\, there will be time for questions\, conversation\, and connection. \nJoin us for an inspiring conversation upstairs at The American Bar (Belfast BT15 1LF) on Wednesday 11 March\, from 7pm. \nJoe Caslin is an Irish street artist\, academic and activist. Best known for his beautifully rendered pencil drawings\, which manifest as towering pieces of street art. His highly accessible work engages directly with social issues on an unavoidable scale. Caslin is known to tackle pressing and often challenging themes head-on\, including suicide\, drug addiction\, marriage equality\, immigration\, consent\, disability and gender-based violence. The monochrome drawings Caslin creates live with us for some time before washing away. \nFind more information and book your ticket here \n  \nAbout Illustrators North: \nIllustrators North has a vision to build a community of thriving illustrators in Northern Ireland\, via events and meet-ups and more! As with all our AOI supported meet-ups\, they are open to all illustrators\, at any stage in their career – including students. \nHosted by Ashwin Chacko and Clive McFarland.
URL:https://theaoi.com/event/indepth-talk-w-joe-caslin-belfast-illustrator-meet-up/
LOCATION:The American Bar\, 65 Dock Street\, Belfast\, BT15 1LF
CATEGORIES:AOI Events,Meet Ups,Talks
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SUMMARY:AOI Discusses: More Voices - Increasing Representation in Illustration
DESCRIPTION:This AOI Discusses session\, taking place in This Women’s History month\, we will be joined by Aisha Stoll and Mumbi Munyua AKA Heyyymumu about their experiences of mentorship\, winning the Fab Prize and their ambitions as illustrators working in the publishing industry.  \nWe’re delighted to be speaking to two of our AOI Mentorship alumni AND recipients of the much revered FAB Prize\, launched by Faber in 2017. As we continue our advocacy and support for illustrators from underrepresented voices in the industry\, it’s also wonderful to celebrate the milestones being reached and whilst continuing to build an industry more reflective of the world. Limited FREE places for AOI Members!* \nOur Speakers  \nAisha Stoll is based in Hertfordshire England. Her work spans from digital illustrations to paintings\, and mixed media artworks and is often colourful\, playful and rooted in nature\, lifestyle\, health and portraiture. In 2024 Aisha won the FAB prize\, and was recognised as a rising star within the publishing industry\, and since then has gone on to debut her first children’s book ‘Meet the Artist: Hurvin Anderson’ with Tate Publishing.  She has worked with clients in the publishing\, commercial\, non-profit and editorial spaces including names such as Tate Collective\, Omnicom Group\, Pinterest UK\, The Smithsonian and Kings College London.  \nMumbi Munyua\, known as Heyyymumu\, is an award-winning illustrator who’s based in Hertfordshire and won the FAB prize in 2025. Her work celebrates black female experiences\, identity and culture\, whilst using bold\, vibrant colours and dynamic compositions. She draws her inspiration from her daily life and her rich Kenyan heritage to bring her stories to life. With a background in digital design and graphic design\, her skills are multifaceted across advertising\, editorial and publishing. She enjoys bringing people’s ideas and visions to life with clients such as Oxfam and Guinness and helps run bi-weekly life drawing classes at Proposition Studios. \nTo book and find out more\, click here or head to website. \n*NOTE FOR AOI Members: We have a limited number of FREE spaces available for you for the live event. Please sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment (details of how can be found in our upcoming newsletter or by emailing members@theaoi.com).  \nAOI Members also have the opportunity to watch past AOI Discusses recordings when logged into your membership account\, via our exclusive ‘Recordings’ section. \nLimited General Admission tickets are also available\, click here to book your place. \nAccessibility:  \nThe AOI would like to make events accessible to all\, where possible. Please let us know your access requirements at least one week in advance by emailing info@theaoi.com  \nA recording will be sent to all booked attendees\, post event.
URL:https://theaoi.com/event/aoi-discusses-more-voices-increasing-representation-in-illustration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AOI Events,Online Events,Talks
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