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Cassandra Downs
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Cassandra Downs

Cassandra Downs is a self-taught ceramic artist whose zoomorphic vessels explore the impacts of colonisation on the environment and identity of Australia. Her work, deeply rooted in her own generational experiences of cultural erasure, serves as a poignant exploration of resilience and reclaiming heritage.

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Jan Chmielewsky
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Jan Chmielewsky

Jan Chmielewsky is an artist from Poland say “I’ve been painting since forever, and still haven’t figured out what is my favourite subject! I draw inspiration from everything - human body, nature and light, water and darkness, sailing yachts and motorbikes….. and so the story continues.”

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Megan St Clair
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Megan St Clair

Megan St Clair is a London-based lifestyle illustrator. St Clair covered fashion weeks across Europe with live illustration for publications and brands. Megan’s previous clients include: Cartier, Estée Lauder, JW Anderson, Dolce & Gabbana and John Lewis. 

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Sienna Hayes | Sewn by Sienna
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Sienna Hayes | Sewn by Sienna

Sewn by Sienna started in 2019, quitting Sienna’s full-time job and taking the dive into the freelance world, and she hasn’t looked back since! Sienna goal in life is to create and share the most eye-catching and jaw dropping gender neutral performance costumes.

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Repurposing Retail: From Pharmacy to Gallery

Repurposing Retail: From Pharmacy to Gallery

The Hotel Elephant team are always pleased to see our members featured in the press and were delighted to spot Supriya Lele and Donald Ryan in the weekend edition of the Financial Times HTSI magazine. Released on the 9th of September, the article explores Fashion Designer Supriya Lele’s partnership with gallerist Donald Ryan who has recently launched Qrystal Partners, a project space and gallery in the former Pharmacy located on our site in Borough, SE1. 

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