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JYMA
A Prism Artist since 2012, JYMA (pronounced JAY-MA) is a visual and performing artist, as well as an emerging playwright. JYMA’s work is inspired by current affairs, global injustices, politics and Christianity.
“I hope my art will inspire those who view and bring the Word of God new life. I am just starting my art journey and I hope you all will come along for the ride. Expect more art in the near future. God bless.” – JYMA
GALLERY
Solo Exhibitions
Solo show “Faith, Art & Me” – Carlisle Cathedral – Upcoming, May 2024
Selected Group Exhibitions
‘Yuletide Showcase’ – Prism Arts – 2023
‘Rest Under the Stars’ – Carlisle Cathedral – 2023
‘Custodians of Nature’ – Dove Cottage, Grasmere – 2022
‘Travelling Stories’ – Tullie, Carlisle – 2021
(Artwork acquired part of Tullie’s permanent collection)
‘Step Up, Step Forward’ – University of Cumbria, Brampton Road – 2022
‘Endless Waters’ – Dove Cottage, Grasmere – 2021
‘Cultures Collide’ – Tullie, Carlisle – 2019
‘China: Through Our Eyes’ – Tullie, Carlisle – 2018
‘Radical Craft: Alternate Ways Of Making’ – Tullie, Carlisle – 2017
Original Writing
Short form play ‘Voodoo Child’ – performed by North Cumbria Scriptwriters at Theatre By The Lake, Keswick and Penrith Playhouse – Upcoming April 2024
Radio play ‘Exhibition’ – performed and produced by Ocean City Radio Online – 2024
Selected Theatre Performance
Lead role in adaption of Samuel Beckett’s play ‘Eh Joe’ with The Laal Collective – Upcoming October 2024
‘Four Treasures’ – Prism Arts – 2019
Old Fire Station, Carlisle, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
‘Shadow Tales’ – Prism Arts – 2017
Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, Old Fire Station, Carlisle, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick and The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
‘Tales of a Long Conflict’ – Prism Arts – 2016
Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, Old Fire Station, Carlisle, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick and The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Community
Member of Prism Arts Advisory Board – 2024 onwards
Selling artist in Prism Shop – 2023 onwards
Speaker at Disability Voices conference – Healthwatch Cumberland– 2023
Contributor to SHIFT Project on disability rights – Jennifer Lauren Gallery – 2023
Member of Tullie Community Board – 2022 onwards
Co-designed Tullie Community Board logo with Studio Walden – 2021
