My main passion is art in one form or another and bringing this to a wider, more diverse audience, I feel art can be a way to heal, a way to bring people together as well to protest and create questions. I returned to the Arts Education in 2014 after raising a family. Since then, I’ve created a small touring exhibition which went to Blue Coat Liverpool, YSP & Cass, exhibited internationally, curated fellow artists in many popup exhibitions and art events. I’ve ran many different types of art and sculpture classes for diverse audiences. I feel it’s about people enjoying the art, and working in an inclusive way, is my main priority and one reason I set up an online art zine during lockdown with a fellow artist and good friend. I’m currently looking at foraging as a performative arts practice, and how this can be used as a means of sustainability. I’m always looking to learn new skills and share my own knowledge with others. I love working with creatives and collaborating on projects, but also just to meet up, have food, walk dogs, and chat about art and happenings within the world with a like-minded community of artists. If this sounds like you then do get in touch to collaborate. www.nicholarodgers.com www.haus-a-rest.com west sussex