Lina Ivanova is a Bulgarian artist and teacher based in London. Driven by an investigation into the materiality of photography, her approach to practice is multidisciplinary, experimental and process-led. Drawing analogies between photography and sculpture, Lina’s work is informed by personal histories, social structures, and lived experiences, and reflects on archival and educational processes. Often site-specific in nature, her installations aim to foster a dialogue with local communities, creating a space for reflection and collaboration.
Lina graduated with a BA in Photography from the University of Portsmouth in 2015, co-founded Revolv Collective in 2017, and won the Turner Contemporary Portfolio Prize in 2018. Her work has been exhibited by institutions such as the RPS, Goethe-Institut Bulgaria, and Peckham 24. Since 2023, Turf Projects has supported Lina’s practice through several community project commissions in and around Croydon, marking a significant step in the evolution of her work toward a more socially engaged practice.
Becky Lyon is an English-Jamaican artist and researcher from Croydon. She explores the politics of ecology, particularly in England, and the role of art as a method for practicing more equitable and flourishing worlds. She is interested in sensory and bodily knowledges as a way of reclaiming our relationship to place and is currently researching for her PhD,
“Touch as method for critical ecological stewardship in England: a hands-on artist-led intervention” at Goldsmiths University of London. Her work takes the form of tactile objects, sensory installations, hand-made moving images, audio experiments and publications. She runs
Ground Provisions, a ‘schooled-by-the-forest’ for adults and
The Department of Artecology, an experiment space for transdisciplinary conversations in the conservation sector. She is a Volunteer Ranger for
London National Park City and a member of the
All The Elements network.
Meera Shakti Osborne is an artist and youth worker from London. Working across multiple disciplines with a focus on collective healing through creative self-expression. Meera is interested in the use of art as a tool to come together, creating small worlds of protection and openness. They work in zines, oil paint, audio, digital media, textile, breathing, talking, dancing, glitching and love.
Meera is currently based at Metroland Cultures in Kilburn. Recent exhibitions include Hold Me Close (The Forest Is Full of Police) Peer Gallery (2024), A Story of a Life, Women’s Museum, Barking (2024), department of Unruly histories, Cubitt Gallery (2023). Recent residencies include The LOEWE FOUNDATION / Studio Voltaire Award (2023-2025) and Research Associate at iniva (2023-2024).
Meera has worked with numerous arts and cultural organisations across the UK designing youth programmes and delivering community focused projects. Meera graduated in Design at Central School of Speech and Drama in 2015 and Cairo Institute of Liberal Arts and Science in 2018.
Laura Selby is a Croydon based interdisciplinary artist, sonic experience designer and researcher. Fascinated in revealing hidden perspectives and narratives through sonification, from mycelium, moss, concrete to microbe. Her methodologies include extended field recordings, participatory workshops, performance and sculpture to create deeper, empathetic connections. Selby works at the intersection of sound, science, and community, incorporating scientific techniques and emerging sonic machine-learning tools to elevate non-human perspectives and spark critical dialogue.
Laura’s crafted workshops engage communities and expand both personal and collective ways of listening – sharing in research-led encounters that inspire discussion and connection. These have produced outcomes such as her Extended Listening workshops developed in Epping Forest and Omved Gardens alongside Mushroom Community Garden design with The South London Urban Growers (The Remakery). Most recently, creating The Listening Garden, a workshop and installation for the V&A (Feb 2025).
Selby’s work has been exhibited in shows and festivals across the UK and Europe, including Ars Electronica 2024 (Linz), the V&A, Digital Design Weekend 2023 (London), Nieuwe Instituut (Rotterdam), Truman Brewery (London), IRCAM Forum – Centre Pompidou (Paris), E20 Lab Regenerative Fashion Hub (London), The Design Museum (London), Old Street Gallery in partnership with LG (London). Performances include Sonic Contamination at Omved Gardens 2024 and the Tate Modern Lates event April 2024, June 2023 (London), Shirley Dawn at IKLECTIK Art Lab (London) and art film: More Than Concrete at Lewisham Home Film Festival (London).
Easy-read artist bios
Lina Ivanona
Bulgarian artist and teacher.
Based in London.
Medium : Photography & Sculpture
Themes include: Personal histories and experiences, Nature & Social structure
Works with : Local communities
Becky Lyon
English-Jamaican artist and researcher.
Originally based in Croydon.
Medium: Installation, Multi-media & Publications.
Themes include: Politics, Ecology, Belonging & Bodies.
Works with: Mixed ability adults and nature enthusiasts.
Meera Shakti Osborne
Artist and youth worker.
Based in London.
Medium: Publications, Textile, Oil painting, Multi-media & Movement.
Themes include: Self-expression, Healing, Community.
Works with: Youth and young adults.
Laura Selby
Interdisciplinary artist, sound designer & researcher.
Based in Croydon.
Medium: Sound, Performance, Sculpture & Workshops
Themes include: Connection, Science, Nature’s voice & Community.
Works with: Communities of all ages.
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