About: The Creative Team
The Creative Team
Paul O’Donnell
Lead Artist
I am an artist who aims to expose the ‘ordinary’ in a ‘spectacular’ fashion.
I usually work in theatre, but really I’m excited by ideas that excite me. Museum of Me is my first concept creating work in the public realm and it aims to find a unique, hugely positive and wholeheartedly joyous way of celebrating those who often go uncelebrated.
More than anything I have loved meeting people I would never have met had it not been for the project, and hope you enjoy ‘meeting’ them too, via museum. As much as I am able to I want to use the ‘art’ I create to challenge how we view ourselves and those around us, whilst offering opportunities for people to come together.
Vortex Creates
Designers and Curators
Led by friends and business partners Nicola Richardson and Marianne Taviner, Vortex Creates is a Coventry based organisation who for nearly 15 years have specialised in transforming spaces and igniting the imagination of audiences.
Understanding the nuances of environment and storytelling, our work engages diverse audiences to have inspiring cultural happenings as part of their daily life by creating shared experiences that build communities and promote good mental health. We often collaborate with other artists to turn ideas into spectacular, unforgettable realities.
We have loved taking stories and personal objects and infusing them with Vortex joy and sparkle to showcase something truly special in the Museum of Me.
Outer Circle Arts
Producer
Outer Circle Arts is led by Birmingham based producer SJ Watkinson. My main focus is in theatre production, working with artists and companies from across the UK, Spain and Italy. I also make a range of other creative projects happen, from outdoor festivals to community, education and participatory arts events.
The Museum of Me is a great example of the transformative power of the arts, collaborating with participants to elevate the every day and bring communities together.
SJ Watkinson
Producer
Abbie White
Assistant Producer
Gerry Smith
Sound Editor
Andrew Moore
Graphic Designer
Graeme Braidwood
Photography
Fran Richards
Social Media Manager
Justine Watkins-Fife
Social Media Manager
Mark Cook
Technician
With thanks to
Blakesley Hall Museum and Outdoor Arts UK
