Of the many things I have worked on in the last year or so, one of which I am most proud is Artjunky.net. Yesterday was our ONE year anniversary.  We set out to create a platform for artists, designers, those in the creative industries, of all ages and disciplines, both emerging and established, to profile their work, be featured, interviewed and connect with other artists through the website and associated social media accounts. I conceived the notion to start a new art and design platform, as I felt there was a section of the art & design community not being represented. It concerned me that I was seeing the same faces again and again, and that despite the evident talent of these artists, there were many, by dint of age, circumstances, background, lack of publicity etc, whom were simply not being recognised or being featured.

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