Stuart Langley – Public Art Commission
Stuart creates collaborative, large-scale works with light, sculpture, and installation. His work draws on utopian ideas where aspiration, comfort, and transaction blur: from capitalist-coated theme parks to Japan’s kawaii aesthetic, he is interested in the motivations behind surface level amusements.
Influenced by the absurd glamour of John Waters and Divine David, the surreal theatrics of ’80s fantasy films and everyday decay, his output encourages a belief in alternative realities. Embracing visual language as a way to connect, his work seeks to create moments of magic – offering pause from the everyday and a fleeting sense of presence, freedom, and hopeful escape. A temporary antidote to the weight of rules, expectations and uniformity.
His work has been shown internationally including Klanglicht Graz, Durham Lumiere, Canary Wharf Winter Lights, ilight Singapore and Nuit Blanche Brussels.
Nic Golightly – Graphic Artist
Nic is a multidisciplinary creative working across design, illustration and social practice. This holistic approach is forward-facing and collaborative, working with a diverse range of communities.
Work explores diverse topics such as stealing, motherhood and engages play as a form of therapy; a generative space devoid of expectation and failure. Nic’s work is studio based and collaborative, taking place in schools, colleges, prisons, galleries, with local authorities and community led organisations.
Nic is an Associate Artist with Blue Cabin, specialising in facilitating Creative Life Story Work and collaborating with care experienced children and young people. Nic is a member of blimey! Collective – dedicated to convening individuals and celebrating artists in Darlington. Her work with Navigator North includes supporting artists and communities through mentoring, support and design.
Recent projects include All About Adoption, The Happy Newspaper, Creative Aid, blimey! Lucretia, Gemeinsam and WE SHALL BE.
Nick Blaney – Mural Commission
Nick Blaney, aka Good Night Vienna is an abstract artist, designer and mural painter based in the UK. His work explores the themes of language, the built environment and geometric shapes. Nick’s background in graffiti culture provides an influence in his creative practice, where he incorporates language, words, and abstract letter forms into his paintings.
Through deconstructing the shapes and forms of letters he strips them back to minimal objects and textures. By merging these new elements with colour, he creates alternative compositions that result in new aesthetics.
Nick has collaborated with numerous artists throughout his career, creating captivating murals in various public spaces which contribute to the artistic and urban landscape. Commissioned works include bespoke murals for The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Westway in North Kensington and Multi-Stories Street Art Festival in Southampton.
Sarah Falconer – Community Artist
Sarah is a socially engaged artist whose practice centres on accessible making, community voice, and collaborative placemaking. Working across many creative disciplines she often uses recycled or repurposed materials. Her work is shaped by curiosity, care, and a belief in the power of shared creativity.
Whether developing public artworks, designing murals, or hosting taster sessions, Sarah’s approach is inclusive—creating space for people to contribute, connect, and be part of something together. Based in Middlesbrough since childhood, Sarah’s projects are shaped by the stories and strengths of local communities.
Sarah is an artist with Freestyle Community Projects and Steel River Crafts, delivering engaging workshops that foster creativity, confidence and connection. Recent collaborative work exploring identity, history and unity include, Middlesbrough Community Mosaic, Threads of Heritage and Boro Peace Wings.