MEET ZE ARTISTS
Beka Haigh
Beka is a maker, puppeteer and illustrator based in the North of England. Most of her work comes under the banner of 'live illustration’ and for over a decade, she has amassed a catalogue of innovative puppetry and illustration work. She produces 'visual minutes', creatively interpreting and documenting the happenings at an event through drawing and illustration, she makes puppets and performs for a variety of theatre companies, and runs her own theatre company called Frolicked, specialising in puppet-orientated experiences for unusual locations. Beka is currently supporting and collaborating on Meet Ze Monster.
Holly Forster Lowery
Holly has worked as an arts facilitator leading issue based projects and arts and craft sessions in schools and community settings. Her projects have included themes of exploring community life, where creating artwork was a collaborative process that would often bring different people together to express themselves, challenge ideas and create change. She has worked with Save the Children on projects such as, Show Racism the Red Card and Holocaust Memorial.
Holly has always needed a creative outlet, whether it be as a job or a hobby, it gives her a feeling of accomplishment and purpose and keeps her sane! Continuing to work creatively and finding new ways of working was particularly important when she decided to be a stay at home mum. Whether it's helping others to be creative, to sell, to give as a gift, just for her, it's all a process that she couldn't be without.
Mary O’Neill
Mary has worked as a community artist, arts project coordinator, theatre maker and performer since 2009. She has performed with street theatre companies, led bespoke arts workshops, created and directed performances all within a variety of settings including theatres, schools, community centres and a men’s prison. Mary is passionate about the arts and the impact it can have on us collectively and as individuals. She began developing Meet Ze Monster during lockdown inspired by her own therapy process. She wanted to see what her ‘monsters’ look like and share them as a way to understand her own feelings, and to offer encouragement and support for others to do the same.
Beka is a maker, puppeteer and illustrator based in the North of England. Most of her work comes under the banner of 'live illustration’ and for over a decade, she has amassed a catalogue of innovative puppetry and illustration work. She produces 'visual minutes', creatively interpreting and documenting the happenings at an event through drawing and illustration, she makes puppets and performs for a variety of theatre companies, and runs her own theatre company called Frolicked, specialising in puppet-orientated experiences for unusual locations. Beka is currently supporting and collaborating on Meet Ze Monster.
Holly Forster Lowery
Holly has worked as an arts facilitator leading issue based projects and arts and craft sessions in schools and community settings. Her projects have included themes of exploring community life, where creating artwork was a collaborative process that would often bring different people together to express themselves, challenge ideas and create change. She has worked with Save the Children on projects such as, Show Racism the Red Card and Holocaust Memorial.
Holly has always needed a creative outlet, whether it be as a job or a hobby, it gives her a feeling of accomplishment and purpose and keeps her sane! Continuing to work creatively and finding new ways of working was particularly important when she decided to be a stay at home mum. Whether it's helping others to be creative, to sell, to give as a gift, just for her, it's all a process that she couldn't be without.
Mary O’Neill
Mary has worked as a community artist, arts project coordinator, theatre maker and performer since 2009. She has performed with street theatre companies, led bespoke arts workshops, created and directed performances all within a variety of settings including theatres, schools, community centres and a men’s prison. Mary is passionate about the arts and the impact it can have on us collectively and as individuals. She began developing Meet Ze Monster during lockdown inspired by her own therapy process. She wanted to see what her ‘monsters’ look like and share them as a way to understand her own feelings, and to offer encouragement and support for others to do the same.