Meet the Nysa gang!

Nysa is a group of friends, professional artists and interested individuals that have worked together for a number of years on various creative Projects. There are currently 6 Directors who oversee the running and projects for Nysa, but many people have helped us get where we are today. 'Big Thanks' to James and Karen Hall, Smutty, Andy Goddard, Kim and Jason Ives, Spectral Arts, and anyone who has lifted a sound system, painted a backdrop or driven a lorry!! We also have a team of experienced workshop leaders who work with us on an adhoc basis. If you are interested in joining our workshop team please contact us at info@nysa.co.uk.

The Directors

Kerry Lanigan Coyte
A crafty artist with an extensive portfolio in both community and corporate arts. She specializes in the creation of environmental decor/stage sets and designs workshops for all ages using a diversity of artforms. As an experienced arts development officer having worked with both Watford and Luton Council, she has coordinated and set up countless large scale projects such as Watford's Rainbow Festival, Firelight Lantern Festival, Luton Carnival Archive Project and Cha Cha Cha Community Arts Cafe (Nysa Productions). She is also currently funding manager for Watford Recycling Arts Project and runs regular workshops at The Creativity Centre - a studio based within a mental health resource centre. Contact Kerry at kerry@nysa.co.uk

Hannah Blunden
An experienced artist specializing in painting, she currently works on abstract representations of landscapes. Working from photographs of natural and manmade environments offering a glimpse into another world. Her largescale paintings invite you on a journey - from a journey - providing the momentary escape we all crave.... Hannah has a strong background in community and collaberative art projects and using art as therapy. Projects she has worked on include Birmingham Artsfest, Camberwell Artsweek, FOAD and Area 10. She has also exhibited her artwork in galleries and public spaces around London and Herts. She is currently employed as an Art Facilitator for Camden and Islington Mental Health and Social Care Trust. Contact Hannah at hannah@nysa.co.uk

Tom Knowland
Talented DJ (Mr Spoon) and Artist this man has been wiring sound systems since he could talk (approximately five years). As a qualified electrician and Health and Safety Officer with his own thriving NICEIC electrical installations company (Watts Up Electrical), he is an essential ingredient to all events. Tom is a well rounded technician, with an affinity for 3D structure, allowing Nysa to explore and create large-scale art installations. Contact Tom at tom@nysa.co.uk

Justin Cattle
The man behind Nysa Sounds, talented DJ (JCat), composer, producer and musician. He has an extensive portfolio as a producer, working within the dance based music industry with bands such as Atomic Hooligan. He produces underground music from his fully equiped underground studio. Justin's talents don't end with his musical ability, he is a well experienced event technician and has over 8 years experience within his field of IT network design, implementation and administration. Contact Justin at justin@nysa.co.uk

David McDougall
Talented visual artist nobody can stop him drawing, his school report accuses him of suffering from ‘visual diarrhoea'. Graduating from St Martins College of Art with a distinction, he specialises in graphic design and works within the realms of childrens publishing. Currently he works for the Hachette Publishing Group in London and in the past has worked with Habitat, Amnesty International, The Royal Mail, Coco de Mer and New York Yankees. Contact David at david@nysa.co.uk

Warren Markert
Warren's skills are as diverse as design and creation, to branding and marketing strategies. He is a talented artist, musician and wordsmith with a degree in English Literature. He can turn his hand to anything and recently absorbed himself in the realms of pants where he finely honed his sales skills in an international corporate setting. Warren's strong organisational skills and ability to thrive in any setting, make him essential to the success of any project. Currently works as an art consultant and project manager in and around London. Makes the best pancakes in the World. Contact Warren at warren@nysa.co.uk

Workshoppers and friends!!

The following suspects are all involved in some way shape or form - from delivering workshops, helping us set up or just coming along to party!