AOI Discusses: Building resilience in uncertain times

AOI Discusses continues with a session considering how we can support ourselves and build resilience amongst uncertainty.

We know times are tough and uncertain in the creative industry currently, and likewise in the world. In this conversation, we’ll be discussing building resilience in uncertain times, because if there’s one thing we’ve learnt over the years, it’s that resilience is the antidote to uncertainty.

By building resilience, individuals and organizations can better navigate inevitable uncertainties of life and even turn them into opportunities for growth and innovation.

We will be in conversation with artist and award winning llustrator and creative mentor, Claudine O’sullivan and Managing Agent & Producer Clara Marcus, at Jacky Winter.

We invite you to join us, in bringing the community together in a safe space to share, support and inspire.

We'll reserve time for questions from the audience, so do join live to take advantage of this opportunity.

Our Speakers

Claudine O' Sullivan is a World Illustration Award winner with over a decade of industry experience, specialising in brand activation, packaging, and content creation. Her client portfolio includes major names such as Apple, Twitter, MTV, Jameson Whiskey, Island Records, and The National Trust. She has also led a variety of creative workshops for organisations including Derwent Pencils, the Royal Academy of Arts, Apple, Cass Art, London Graphic Centre, and John Lewis.

During a recent career break, she presented a selection of her personal work in a solo exhibition, Blood, Milk and Tears, at the London Irish Centre in March 2024. Throughout this period, she has continued her creative engagement as a mentor for the Association of Illustrators and as a Derwent Artist Ambassador.

Clara Marcus is the Managing Agent & Producer at the European office of The Jacky Winter Group, a global artists’ agency representing over 100 exceptionally talented illustrators and animators.With over a decade of experience in production roles across creative studios and arts organisations, Clara brings industry knowledge and an eye for creative matchmaking. She connects clients in advertising, design, tech, and publishing with the right artist to bring their ideas to life—and works closely with the artists themselves to shape careers that are both creatively rewarding and financially sustainable.Clara lives in south-east London with her young family and an impressively large ginger cat.

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 latest newsletter or by emailing members@theaoi.com).

A recording will be sent to all booked attendees.

AOI Members also have the opportunity to watch past AOI Discusses recordings when logged into your membership account, via our exclusive 'Recordings' section.

Limited General Admission tickets are also available.

Accessibility:

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