Welcome to Jonathan Reynolds Visual Artist CIC. We are a Northamptonshire-based community arts organisation, centering disabled creativity. Our lead artist Jonathan works with school age children and young adults both with and without additional needs. His own work draws from sci-fi and popular culture, he sculpts and moulds masks, costumes and objects that share his experience as a neuro-divergent and disabled artist.
EMBRACING DIFFERENCE, CREATIVITY AND POTENTIAL
“The idea for this project, was for those with additional needs, at all levels to share their expression and how they want to be seen every day. That they are not just one big group, but individuals with their own ideas. Working with the four schools so far, I have really enjoyed seeing them come out of their shells and be creative. Beauty, anxiety, anger, it is all there in this work.” JR
We are currently working with Lumina Arts in Northampton on THE FORGE a creative and mental health focused workshop for 16-25 year olds.
Mini-monster clay avatars. The artists will each create their own alter-ego monster and bring them to life!
Polymer clay, plasticine, mixed media
Our Current project. Creating cosplay costumes with 16-25 year olds.
3D filament, mixed media, resin, plastizote, leather.
Marvellous mask manifestations from 6 Northants Schools and our home-ed group.
Mixed Media, Foam Clay, Paint, Textiles, Papier Mâche Masks.
WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?..
PROJECTS
Our two exhibitions for 'Who You Are In Your Mask'
GALLERY
"Mind-blown at the sheer talent and creativity here! Every single piece has spoken to a different part of me. Loved it and impressed by all. The Tate Modern should be hosting this entire show."
Exhibition Visitor
"All the children and staff have enjoyed the project and getting to see their creations come to life each week! Thank you for a brill iant experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!"
East Hunsbury Primary School
"I had fun doing it, It helped me get things off my mind. Made me feel better for the rest of the day. School is hard."
Workshop Participant, 13