I am delighted to share that I have started my second Arts Council England Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) grant this week with two wonderful mentors, Ariane Koek and Nikki Sheth. I have embarked on my 12 month mentoring programme with Ariane and a series of private sound tutorials with Nikki.

Ariane Koek is a British independent producer, curator and writer recognised internationally for her transdisciplinary work in arts, science, technology and in the creation of new residency programmes. Among many other incredible achievements, Ariane was the Initiator and Founding Director of Arts at Cern (2009-2015). Ariane is a world leader in the field of science and art.

Nikki Sheth is an internationally recognised sound artist and composer. Her practice involves field recording, soundscape composition, multimedia installations, sound mapping and soundwalking. Her work uses multichannel and ambisonic spatial practices to create immersive listening experiences and engage with audiences. She uses sound as a medium to bring a voice to the environment and encourage a wider awareness of the natural world. Nikki recently completed a PhD in Musical Composition at the University of Birmingham and has won numerous awards for her practice.

Thank you so much to my mentors and to Arts Council England.