JUST JACK
“Lockdown has been a lot about homeschool for me. I’ve managed to do some music too, but it’s amazing how much creative energy gets used up trying to get a 5 year old to concentrate. Lockdown without kids would have been bloody amazing!The remote photo shoot was less awkward than usual. I guess although you’re being watched, you get to be in a room on your own.”
DECLAN MCKENNA
"Creativity in lockdown has been incredibly on and off, the times can be stifling and uninspiring but I think the lesson for me was about what it takes to be inspired, understanding that being inspired or being uninspired is often a matter of forcing yourself into a new angle or a new starting point, understanding this and taking as much control of it as I can in this time has been important to bouncing back when I do ultimately get deflated.
And I found the shoot great! It was an interesting way to a approach a photo shoot and I liked the creative aspect of controlling the angles and finding unique places to get shots unlike any other shoot I’ve done. Was a good laugh too."
And I found the shoot great! It was an interesting way to a approach a photo shoot and I liked the creative aspect of controlling the angles and finding unique places to get shots unlike any other shoot I’ve done. Was a good laugh too."
LIZZY MCALPINE
"It’s been hard to find creativity during this quarantine but it’s really refreshing to find little moments like this shoot to restart that inspiration !!! :))"
THOMAS HEADON
"Creativity during lockdown has been pretty dull, obviously with nothing going on it's hard to always keep ideas flowing. The photoshoot was super fun, definitely helps to try new things like that cause they always turn out to be really enjoyable and it's sick to see the ways other people have been doing adapting over lockdown!"
ARLO PARKS
"It’s comforting to know that art and photography can still exist in this strange time. I’ve found lockdown to be an opportunity to find inspiration from unexpected places."
SAM JOHNSON
“I’ve been surprisingly fruitful in lockdown, I tend to be distracted very easily, so perhaps getting back to the basics and being away from the city have allowed things to fall from my mind again. I loved this shoot, so nice to see how creatives adapt to these weird times, I think it’s really cool.”
LIZZY MCALPINE
"It’s been hard to find creativity during this quarantine but it’s really refreshing to find little moments like this shoot to restart that inspiration !!! :))"
LILY MOORE
“Creating during lockdown has either been a fucking nightmare or really exciting. There's nothing much else to be getting on with so as soon as I have a thought I can get right deep into it. But the thoughts come less often from not getting to experience much. I'm looking forward to seeing what the new normal is though and the photo shoot helped me feel a bit more normal.”
FREDDIE LONG
"It's definitely been strange, but its allowed new opportunities working with different creatives that probably wouldn't have happened if lockdown wasn't a thing."
JACK CULLEN
“My creativity during lockdown has had a unique ebb and flow. On a whole, I’ve absolutely loved it (quite used to the old isolation thing) and it’s made me focus on what is really important in my life! Shooting over FaceTime was a dreammmm! So chilled and laid back, and all from the comfort of our own homes ”
FREYA RIDINGS
“Creating at home in isolation with a cup of Earl grey was how I started songwriting, so to be back home again writing after 3 whilwind years of wanderlust gigs it was taken me back to my roots in the most unexpected way. Getting to play live shows online has been a saving grave to interact with fan’s and let them be actively involved in the next record.”
JASMINE JETHWA
“I’ve found my creativity has had its own flow during this time, and that when I’m not resisting that, ideas have come much more naturally. It’s great to see visual artists + photographers create their own way of doing things during the current limitations.”
THOMAS HEADON
"Creativity during lockdown has been pretty dull, obviously with nothing going on it's hard to always keep ideas flowing. The photoshoot was super fun, definitely helps to try new things like that cause they always turn out to be really enjoyable and it's sick to see the ways other people have been doing adapting over lockdown!"
THOMAS HEADON
"Creativity during lockdown has been pretty dull, obviously with nothing going on it's hard to always keep ideas flowing. The photoshoot was super fun, definitely helps to try new things like that cause they always turn out to be really enjoyable and it's sick to see the ways other people have been doing adapting over lockdown!"
BELOT
"I’ve found lockdown a really creative time and I’ve felt really lucky to be able to indulge in ideas as soon as I have them. I think artists are extremely lucky to have an outlet of expression during this madness!
I loved doing the FaceTime shoot. I thought it was both creative and hilarious! The blizzard was interesting but made for some dramatic shots"
I loved doing the FaceTime shoot. I thought it was both creative and hilarious! The blizzard was interesting but made for some dramatic shots"
DYLAN
“I think lockdown has done wonders for my creativity, I’ve never worked this hard before, and I think not being able to see people in person has made me a lot better at doing things on my own. The Ft shoot was hilarious, one because Suffolk WiFi is shite, and two because I never thought I would do a shoot through the phone. However it was so much fun and nice to dress up for the first time in 6 months.”
DYLAN
“I think lockdown has done wonders for my creativity, I’ve never worked this hard before, and I think not being able to see people in person has made me a lot better at doing things on my own. The Ft shoot was hilarious, one because Suffolk WiFi is shite, and two because I never thought I would do a shoot through the phone. However it was so much fun and nice to dress up for the first time in 6 months.”
SNØW
"I feel like my creativity spiked because of the pandemic. It forced me to focus on my art rather than being distracted by day to day activities. When i heard about your work i was amazed and more than excited to be a part of something so different. It's crazy how the pandemic inspired people to adapt and work with the technology provided, since being face to face was no longer an option."
LIZZY MCALPINE
"It’s been hard to find creativity during this quarantine but it’s really refreshing to find little moments like this shoot to restart that inspiration !!! :))"
LIZZY MCALPINE
"It’s been hard to find creativity during this quarantine but it’s really refreshing to find little moments like this shoot to restart that inspiration !!! :))"
DAN D'LION
"It’s been all about adapting and allowing time to grow through these hazy times. The last thing I want is to just stop creating so I’ve found new ways to collaborate and find inspiration from life without actually living!! Course it’s been boring at times and all I wanna do is get out and play this new music I’ve been creating to everyone! But that will come."
DECLAN MCKENNA
"Creativity in lockdown has been incredibly on and off, the times can be stifling and uninspiring but I think the lesson for me was about what it takes to be inspired, understanding that being inspired or being uninspired is often a matter of forcing yourself into a new angle or a new starting point, understanding this and taking as much control of it as I can in this time has been important to bouncing back when I do ultimately get deflated.
And I found the shoot great! It was an interesting way to a approach a photo shoot and I liked the creative aspect of controlling the angles and finding unique places to get shots unlike any other shoot I’ve done. Was a good laugh too."
And I found the shoot great! It was an interesting way to a approach a photo shoot and I liked the creative aspect of controlling the angles and finding unique places to get shots unlike any other shoot I’ve done. Was a good laugh too."
THOMAS HEADON
"Creativity during lockdown has been pretty dull, obviously with nothing going on it's hard to always keep ideas flowing. The photoshoot was super fun, definitely helps to try new things like that cause they always turn out to be really enjoyable and it's sick to see the ways other people have been doing adapting over lockdown!"
LORANA
"Writing and producing from my bedroom has always been the norm for me, but it did feel strange during lockdown. Probably because I got stuck in Belgium with my family (which I’m grateful for) and I kind of changed back into the artist I was two years ago when I was still living there. Lockdown also made me realise how powerful the internet can be. Our remote shoot was a good example of that. It did feel quite unique to do a shoot with Isy while we were both in the comfort of our own homes. I think it made me open up more than I would’ve in ‘normal’ circumstances."
ETHAM
“Making music during lockdown has kinda been a blessing really because you literally have no excuse other than to make music and flood socials with as much music related content as possible. Doing stuff like taking photos during lockdown has been difficult but luckily I know this really talented photographer"
THOMAS HEADON
"Creativity during lockdown has been pretty dull, obviously with nothing going on it's hard to always keep ideas flowing. The photoshoot was super fun, definitely helps to try new things like that cause they always turn out to be really enjoyable and it's sick to see the ways other people have been doing adapting over lockdown!"
BELOT
"I’ve found lockdown a really creative time and I’ve felt really lucky to be able to indulge in ideas as soon as I have them. I think artists are extremely lucky to have an outlet of expression during this madness!
I loved doing the FaceTime shoot. I thought it was both creative and hilarious! The blizzard was interesting but made for some dramatic shots."
I loved doing the FaceTime shoot. I thought it was both creative and hilarious! The blizzard was interesting but made for some dramatic shots."
WHALE AND THE WOLF
"Being unable to gather to write and record as a group already posed enough of a problem for our band. But figuring out a photoshoot for our new release... the path forward seemed bleak at best.
Isy reminded us of how freeing and exciting it can be to approach a creative problem from a different angle. You’ll find ideas you wouldn’t, going your normal route. That exploration is key. If anything, this year forced us to explore. Instead of recreating a typical photoshoot, Isy has embraced this new format. Creating something completely unique.
It's so easy in stressful scenario's to forget how to play. But that's where the magic is. Thanks for helping us remember, Isy."
Isy reminded us of how freeing and exciting it can be to approach a creative problem from a different angle. You’ll find ideas you wouldn’t, going your normal route. That exploration is key. If anything, this year forced us to explore. Instead of recreating a typical photoshoot, Isy has embraced this new format. Creating something completely unique.
It's so easy in stressful scenario's to forget how to play. But that's where the magic is. Thanks for helping us remember, Isy."