Ink & Resilience / Drawn In, Manchester illustrators meet-up

The AOI

Join us to hear four inspiring stories from illustrators whose creative practice has helped them to overcome challenge and build resilience.

Colony Fabrica - Manchester Co-Working & Office Space

Join us to hear four inspiring stories from illustrators whose creative practice has helped them to overcome challenge and build resilience. OUR INCREDIBLE SPEAKERS INCLUDE:  🌟 <a href="https://pitahpat.com/" title="https://pitahpat.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pita Santos</a> is a Queer Filipino illustrator, graphic designer, and zine maker based in Stockport. Pita co-founded Caterpillar Press and Studio Haluhalo, amplifying underrepresented voices and creating inclusive spaces for artists. Their talk will focus on overcoming industry challenges, building community, and claiming space for marginalised creatives. 🌟<a href="https://www.olliehirst.co.uk/" title="https://www.olliehirst.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ollie Hirst</a> is an award-winning conceptual illustrator and mentor based in Manchester. As a lifelong cardiac pacemaker patient, Ollie translates science, health, and tech into vivid human stories. His talk will explore how health adversity became a purposeful platform, shaping a successful creative career. 🌟<a href="https://chloeyas.art/" title="https://chloeyas.art/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chloe Watts</a> is a visual communicator whose practice centres around mental health and wellbeing. She works both to process her own experiences and to create for others as a distraction, experimenting with methods like stained glass and mosaics. Her practice serves as a life jacket, keeping her buoyant and her head above water. 🌟<a href="https://www.nilawood.net/" title="https://www.nilawood.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nila Wood</a> is a freelance illustrator represented by The Bright Agency. Nila’s work explores themes of self-discovery and strength. As a second-generation immigrant, she pursued art despite cultural expectations.  Motherhood has further shaped her creative journey. Her art reflects identity, balance, transformation, and resilience. This is one Drawn In event you won’t want to miss! 💥 About Drawn In<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drawninmcr" title="https://www.instagram.com/drawninmcr" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Drawn In</a> is <a href="https://theaoi.com/" title="https://theaoi.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The AOI</a> meet-up group for illustrators in Manchester. Be part of the community and let’s draw in the good times together. <h4>Accessibility</h4>The 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

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