Artist-run studios and dark room. theblokhouse is an artist-run studio and project space in Southend on Sea founded by local Fine Art graduates. We aim to provide affordable studio space and facilities to creative graduates and emerging artists in a supportive environment which nurtures individual and collaborative practice across all disciplines. We prioritise those who have faced physical, mental and financial barriers to accessing art studios.

I’m Holly, a 2D Animator and Motion Designer based in Southend on Sea. I grew up watching a lot of cartoons and then found out I could learn to make them myself! I’ve dabbled in multiple sectors of animation during my time in the industry; explainer videos, TV animation and social media content to name a few.