Creatives: Behind the Scenes

We usually encounter creative work only in its final form—on a stage, in a gallery, or on a screen—rarely seeing the process, the mess, and experimentation that bring it to life. Creatives: Behind the Scenes offers a glimpse into that hidden world. The project photographs artists, makers, and thinkers in the spaces where they create, in the act of creation. Each portrait is accompanied by an interview exploring their routines, habits, and creative discipline: how they began, what sustains their motivation, where they find inspiration, and how their work continues to evolve.

Sadettin Yalta

Actor, puppet maker, puppeteer, and artistic director, and so much more.

https://www.instagram.com/sadettinyalta/

Mimi Yamanaka

Illustrator and artist, who works with a variety of media, and has a series of fascinating passion projects.

https://www.instagram.com/mimiyamanaka/

Zoë Donker

Self taught painter, working primarily with oil paints, striking a balance between an office job and dedicated weekly time for making art.

https://www.instagram.com/zoe_donker/

Lauren Maxwell and Phillip Melchers

The duo collaborated for the creation of Always Aphrodite, which played at Edinburgh Fringe in 2024.
https://www.instagram.com/laurendmaxwell/
https://www.instagram.com/phlipmel/