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I don’t need to sell my soul, he’s already in me!

Hosting @odyssey.co.uk wearing @lukeslyka photographed by @willixmkennedy

I don’t need to sell my soul, he’s already in me!

Hosting @odyssey.co.uk wearing @lukeslyka photographed by @willixmkennedy

I don’t need to sell my soul, he’s already in me!

Hosting @odyssey.co.uk wearing @lukeslyka photographed by @willixmkennedy

I don’t need to sell my soul, he’s already in me!

Hosting @odyssey.co.uk wearing @lukeslyka photographed by @willixmkennedy

What a profound honour it was to be part of We Are Here,an epic, immersive exploration of 75 years of art, music, theatre, film and culture. @southbankcentre

A journey through rebellion, resistance, joy and release. From punk to grime, northern soul to acid house, dancehall to disco, every moment pulsed with the spirit of the people who dared to create, challenge and transform the world around them.

From the gentle sway of a 50s tea dance to the raw, euphoric intensity of a packed nightclub dance floor, this was more than performance. It was memory. Movement. Collective energy. A reminder that culture has always belonged to those brave enough to live loudly.

INFERNO’s founding mother @lewisgburton created Revolution Now, featuring @pitp.ony @dodopotato @chloedallolio @kiki.kaliope @cherry.on.top13 @sofia_with_f @benmarsay oseeee,a love letter to the trans community, exploring the transformative power of queer nightlife and culminating in an anthemic call to arms:

WE ARE THE CHANGE!

A declaration of visibility, unity and liberation. A reminder that our dancefloors have always been more than spaces to escape, they are spaces to become. To resist. To dream. To survive.

To witness hundreds of astonishing performers pour freedom, defiance and love into every second was something truly unforgettable.

As the centrepiece of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations, We Are Here asked where we’ve been, where we stand now, and what kind of future we choose to build together.

Endless respect and gratitude to Gareth Pugh, Carson McColl, Danny Boyle, Paulette Randall, Sabrina Mahfouz, Natasha Chivers, and the hundreds of artists and companies who made this extraordinary event possible.

We were here.
We are the change!
And we’re not done yet!🔥

Images by @willixmkennedy

What a profound honour it was to be part of We Are Here,an epic, immersive exploration of 75 years of art, music, theatre, film and culture. @southbankcentre

A journey through rebellion, resistance, joy and release. From punk to grime, northern soul to acid house, dancehall to disco, every moment pulsed with the spirit of the people who dared to create, challenge and transform the world around them.

From the gentle sway of a 50s tea dance to the raw, euphoric intensity of a packed nightclub dance floor, this was more than performance. It was memory. Movement. Collective energy. A reminder that culture has always belonged to those brave enough to live loudly.

INFERNO’s founding mother @lewisgburton created Revolution Now, featuring @pitp.ony @dodopotato @chloedallolio @kiki.kaliope @cherry.on.top13 @sofia_with_f @benmarsay oseeee,a love letter to the trans community, exploring the transformative power of queer nightlife and culminating in an anthemic call to arms:

WE ARE THE CHANGE!

A declaration of visibility, unity and liberation. A reminder that our dancefloors have always been more than spaces to escape, they are spaces to become. To resist. To dream. To survive.

To witness hundreds of astonishing performers pour freedom, defiance and love into every second was something truly unforgettable.

As the centrepiece of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations, We Are Here asked where we’ve been, where we stand now, and what kind of future we choose to build together.

Endless respect and gratitude to Gareth Pugh, Carson McColl, Danny Boyle, Paulette Randall, Sabrina Mahfouz, Natasha Chivers, and the hundreds of artists and companies who made this extraordinary event possible.

We were here.
We are the change!
And we’re not done yet!🔥

Images by @willixmkennedy

What a profound honour it was to be part of We Are Here,an epic, immersive exploration of 75 years of art, music, theatre, film and culture. @southbankcentre

A journey through rebellion, resistance, joy and release. From punk to grime, northern soul to acid house, dancehall to disco, every moment pulsed with the spirit of the people who dared to create, challenge and transform the world around them.

From the gentle sway of a 50s tea dance to the raw, euphoric intensity of a packed nightclub dance floor, this was more than performance. It was memory. Movement. Collective energy. A reminder that culture has always belonged to those brave enough to live loudly.

INFERNO’s founding mother @lewisgburton created Revolution Now, featuring @pitp.ony @dodopotato @chloedallolio @kiki.kaliope @cherry.on.top13 @sofia_with_f @benmarsay oseeee,a love letter to the trans community, exploring the transformative power of queer nightlife and culminating in an anthemic call to arms:

WE ARE THE CHANGE!

A declaration of visibility, unity and liberation. A reminder that our dancefloors have always been more than spaces to escape, they are spaces to become. To resist. To dream. To survive.

To witness hundreds of astonishing performers pour freedom, defiance and love into every second was something truly unforgettable.

As the centrepiece of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations, We Are Here asked where we’ve been, where we stand now, and what kind of future we choose to build together.

Endless respect and gratitude to Gareth Pugh, Carson McColl, Danny Boyle, Paulette Randall, Sabrina Mahfouz, Natasha Chivers, and the hundreds of artists and companies who made this extraordinary event possible.

We were here.
We are the change!
And we’re not done yet!🔥

Images by @willixmkennedy

What a profound honour it was to be part of We Are Here,an epic, immersive exploration of 75 years of art, music, theatre, film and culture. @southbankcentre

A journey through rebellion, resistance, joy and release. From punk to grime, northern soul to acid house, dancehall to disco, every moment pulsed with the spirit of the people who dared to create, challenge and transform the world around them.

From the gentle sway of a 50s tea dance to the raw, euphoric intensity of a packed nightclub dance floor, this was more than performance. It was memory. Movement. Collective energy. A reminder that culture has always belonged to those brave enough to live loudly.

INFERNO’s founding mother @lewisgburton created Revolution Now, featuring @pitp.ony @dodopotato @chloedallolio @kiki.kaliope @cherry.on.top13 @sofia_with_f @benmarsay oseeee,a love letter to the trans community, exploring the transformative power of queer nightlife and culminating in an anthemic call to arms:

WE ARE THE CHANGE!

A declaration of visibility, unity and liberation. A reminder that our dancefloors have always been more than spaces to escape, they are spaces to become. To resist. To dream. To survive.

To witness hundreds of astonishing performers pour freedom, defiance and love into every second was something truly unforgettable.

As the centrepiece of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations, We Are Here asked where we’ve been, where we stand now, and what kind of future we choose to build together.

Endless respect and gratitude to Gareth Pugh, Carson McColl, Danny Boyle, Paulette Randall, Sabrina Mahfouz, Natasha Chivers, and the hundreds of artists and companies who made this extraordinary event possible.

We were here.
We are the change!
And we’re not done yet!🔥

Images by @willixmkennedy

What a profound honour it was to be part of We Are Here,an epic, immersive exploration of 75 years of art, music, theatre, film and culture. @southbankcentre

A journey through rebellion, resistance, joy and release. From punk to grime, northern soul to acid house, dancehall to disco, every moment pulsed with the spirit of the people who dared to create, challenge and transform the world around them.

From the gentle sway of a 50s tea dance to the raw, euphoric intensity of a packed nightclub dance floor, this was more than performance. It was memory. Movement. Collective energy. A reminder that culture has always belonged to those brave enough to live loudly.

INFERNO’s founding mother @lewisgburton created Revolution Now, featuring @pitp.ony @dodopotato @chloedallolio @kiki.kaliope @cherry.on.top13 @sofia_with_f @benmarsay oseeee,a love letter to the trans community, exploring the transformative power of queer nightlife and culminating in an anthemic call to arms:

WE ARE THE CHANGE!

A declaration of visibility, unity and liberation. A reminder that our dancefloors have always been more than spaces to escape, they are spaces to become. To resist. To dream. To survive.

To witness hundreds of astonishing performers pour freedom, defiance and love into every second was something truly unforgettable.

As the centrepiece of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations, We Are Here asked where we’ve been, where we stand now, and what kind of future we choose to build together.

Endless respect and gratitude to Gareth Pugh, Carson McColl, Danny Boyle, Paulette Randall, Sabrina Mahfouz, Natasha Chivers, and the hundreds of artists and companies who made this extraordinary event possible.

We were here.
We are the change!
And we’re not done yet!🔥

Images by @willixmkennedy

What a profound honour it was to be part of We Are Here,an epic, immersive exploration of 75 years of art, music, theatre, film and culture. @southbankcentre

A journey through rebellion, resistance, joy and release. From punk to grime, northern soul to acid house, dancehall to disco, every moment pulsed with the spirit of the people who dared to create, challenge and transform the world around them.

From the gentle sway of a 50s tea dance to the raw, euphoric intensity of a packed nightclub dance floor, this was more than performance. It was memory. Movement. Collective energy. A reminder that culture has always belonged to those brave enough to live loudly.

INFERNO’s founding mother @lewisgburton created Revolution Now, featuring @pitp.ony @dodopotato @chloedallolio @kiki.kaliope @cherry.on.top13 @sofia_with_f @benmarsay oseeee,a love letter to the trans community, exploring the transformative power of queer nightlife and culminating in an anthemic call to arms:

WE ARE THE CHANGE!

A declaration of visibility, unity and liberation. A reminder that our dancefloors have always been more than spaces to escape, they are spaces to become. To resist. To dream. To survive.

To witness hundreds of astonishing performers pour freedom, defiance and love into every second was something truly unforgettable.

As the centrepiece of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations, We Are Here asked where we’ve been, where we stand now, and what kind of future we choose to build together.

Endless respect and gratitude to Gareth Pugh, Carson McColl, Danny Boyle, Paulette Randall, Sabrina Mahfouz, Natasha Chivers, and the hundreds of artists and companies who made this extraordinary event possible.

We were here.
We are the change!
And we’re not done yet!🔥

Images by @willixmkennedy

What a delicious treat to Host @odyssey.co.uk a couple of weeks ago, wearing @lukeslyka and shot by @willixmkennedy 🦋

What a delicious treat to Host @odyssey.co.uk a couple of weeks ago, wearing @lukeslyka and shot by @willixmkennedy 🦋

🦋To end is to begin🦋

Photo by @littlemisspowers at @inferno_london

What a profound pleasure, and a true honour, it was to be invited to speak at the @inferno_london Summit, surrounded by artists, visionaries, and nightlife powerhouses whose work has shaped not only the culture, but my own journey within it.

To stand among those I’ve long admired and deeply respect felt surreal… a moment of reflection, gratitude, and quiet pride. These are the spaces where passion collides with purpose, where creativity isn’t just expressed, it’s lived, breathed, and shared.

Thank you for trusting me with a voice in that room. I carry the energy, the conversations, and the inspiration forward. ✨

What a profound pleasure, and a true honour, it was to be invited to speak at the @inferno_london Summit, surrounded by artists, visionaries, and nightlife powerhouses whose work has shaped not only the culture, but my own journey within it.

To stand among those I’ve long admired and deeply respect felt surreal… a moment of reflection, gratitude, and quiet pride. These are the spaces where passion collides with purpose, where creativity isn’t just expressed, it’s lived, breathed, and shared.

Thank you for trusting me with a voice in that room. I carry the energy, the conversations, and the inspiration forward. ✨

What a profound pleasure, and a true honour, it was to be invited to speak at the @inferno_london Summit, surrounded by artists, visionaries, and nightlife powerhouses whose work has shaped not only the culture, but my own journey within it.

To stand among those I’ve long admired and deeply respect felt surreal… a moment of reflection, gratitude, and quiet pride. These are the spaces where passion collides with purpose, where creativity isn’t just expressed, it’s lived, breathed, and shared.

Thank you for trusting me with a voice in that room. I carry the energy, the conversations, and the inspiration forward. ✨

🩸Sanguine witches🩸

at @inferno_london with my sister witch @dametarantula Photo by @chloedallolio.

Words cannot begin to explain how honoured I am to be invited to speak on a panel tomorrow for the @inferno_london summit at the @icalondon among artists I deeply respect.

INFERNO Summit 2026 brings together artists, organisers and cultural workers for a one-day gathering at the ICA, reflecting on how queer nightlife and artistic practice continue to function as vital sites of connection, survival and imagination. Through conversation, performance and moving image, the Summit asks how we keep going, how we care for one another, and how we build sustainable futures within systems not designed for us to thrive.

I will be speaking as part of the Panel: How We Keep Going: Making Work When Everything Feels Hard

A few years after INFERNO’s Artist Survival Guide at the ICA during the pandemic, we return to ask what survival looks like now. As artists navigate burnout, rising living costs, multiple jobs and ongoing community care, how are people sustaining their practices in real terms?

This panel brings together artists working across performance, nightlife and visual culture to reflect on how they continue to make work, stay connected to purpose, and keep creativity alive under late-stage capitalism.

Hosted by @chloedallolio
Featuring @jshwlfrd , @pitp.ony & @erin_holly_

So excited to be seeing The incredible Mothers milk video by @lewisgburton on the big screen at the @inferno_london summit at the @icalondon tomorrow, featuring yours truly and an absolute spectacular cast of human beings!

𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐊 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)
@lewisgburton

Director: @josephicaro__
Director of Photography: @willixmkennedy
Editor: @josephicaro__
Sound design: @waxwingsofficial
Colourist: @grade_by_humans @castanoanibal
Lighting: @chasing.frisson
Set Design: @adamsmyfh
MUA: @lukeslyka
Designers: @alejandramunozstudio @brotherofset @bound_by_ceca
Assistants: @dametarantula @mamma_stylist @chloedallolio @mihaxmiha @999999999boyscrysendpics
Studio: @dalstonpier

Cast: @pitp.ony, @alien.baebae_, @dodopotato, @thighhighdreaming, @harding_bobby, @yasmine_akim

Phanes, Bringer of Light
Oil on canvas
1.5m x 3m
By Grace Phyllis Silver-Smith

In Phanes, Bringer of Light, Grace Phyllis Silver-Smith invokes the mythic figure of Phanes, the radiant androgynous Orphic deity born from the cosmic egg, first light and first god, whose body contained all creation. This painting is both invocation and mirror, a radiant elegy for the multiplicity within trans bodies and a reclaiming of divine and intersex embodiment.

Phanes emerges here not as distant myth, but as lived reality: fragmented, luminous and crowned with contradiction. Composed of layered textures, iridescent pigments, scorched cloth, cracked glass, and traces of silver leaf, the piece moves between darkness and shimmer, evoking both celestial birth and earthly wreckage. Limbs overlap, dissolve and reassemble. Genders bloom and fade in cycles. Light is not clarity, it is rupture.

Phanes, Bringer of Light is about the holy mess of becoming, how we carry stars in our wounds, how we flicker through selves, how even in our most shattered phases we radiate. It is a portrait of what it means to be born again and again into bodies that are never singular, never still.

It asks: What if light isn’t the opposite of darkness, but its child? What if god was a transgender person wrapped in gold and ash?

This is Grace’s offering of self, part deity, part dirt, wholly alight.

Painting photographed by @jamescharlesabbott

Thank you, first and always, to @ishilla and @rory_draper_art_collaborators, co-conspirators, and artists whose work I adore deeply. It was a supreme honour to share space, time, and thinking with you both on this exhibition. To witness your practices up close, to feel the intelligence, care, and bravery threaded through your work, has been a genuine gift. Collaboration like this reminds me that art matters because of the people who make it, and the generosity with which they let others stand beside them.

An enormous wave of thanks also for the curatorial eye and hands on support of @marceloanciano1 and @mx.vockins we could not have created this exhibition without your gentle and loving critique, deep well of experience and friendship.

Endless gratitude to @offseasonmargate for creating such an extraordinary initiative for holding up a cultural magnifying glass and allowing so many artists to be seen with clarity, seriousness, and care. What you nurture here feels vital: a quiet but powerful insistence that art, in all its forms, deserves attention, time, and tenderness.

And to Margate itself the sleepy seaside town of salt, stone and possibility, thank you for being the backdrop, the breath, the pause. There is something in your air that makes art soften and sharpen at once. This work could only have happened here.

I carry all of this with me, with gratitude and love.

Thanatos and the Keres, Bringers of Death
Oil on canvas
1.5m x 3m
By Grace Phyllis Silver-Smith

In Thanatos and the Keres, Bringers of Death, Grace Phyllis Silver-Smith turns her gaze toward the shadows that haunt every act of becoming. Drawing from the ancient Greek personifications of death, Thanatos, the gentle twin of Hypnos, and the Keres, dark spirits of violent endings, this painting confronts the realities of trans mortality, addiction, and the unseen deaths we carry long before our bodies stop breathing.

Here, death is not singular. It is plural, layered, intimate. The Keres do not simply descend in battlefields, they linger in hospital waiting rooms, in alleyways behind nightclubs, in prison cells, in the gaps of medical bureaucracy and social abandonment. They haunt legislation and whisper through the language of state violence. Thanatos, by contrast, is almost tender a presence that holds space for stillness, surrender, and release.

The painting’s surface is heavy: charred textiles stitched into canvas, streaks of tar, bone ash, and smeared lipstick a memorial of moments both sacred and brutal. Ghostly figures stretch and split across the composition, neither fully alive nor fully gone. Some are self-portraits of the artist; others are archetypes of those lost too soon, sisters and siblings whose names were never written down.

Thanatos and the Keres refuses to aestheticize pain, yet it does not look away. It is a reckoning. A funeral hymn. A love letter to those who never got to see themselves reflected in light. In the cycles of Eternal Return, death is not an end but a door and this painting is that threshold, aching, open, and alive with memory.

Grace offers it not as closure, but as witness. A place where the dead are honored, named, and finally seen.

Painting photographed by @jamescharlesabbott

Phanes, Bringer of Light
Oil on canvas
1.5m x 3m
By Grace Phyllis Silver-Smith

In Phanes, Bringer of Light, Grace Phyllis Silver-Smith invokes the mythic figure of Phanes, the radiant androgynous Orphic deity born from the cosmic egg, first light and first god, whose body contained all creation. This painting is both invocation and mirror, a radiant elegy for the multiplicity within trans bodies and a reclaiming of divine and intersex embodiment.

Phanes emerges here not as distant myth, but as lived reality: fragmented, luminous and crowned with contradiction. Composed of layered textures, iridescent pigments, scorched cloth, cracked glass, and traces of silver leaf, the piece moves between darkness and shimmer, evoking both celestial birth and earthly wreckage. Limbs overlap, dissolve and reassemble. Genders bloom and fade in cycles. Light is not clarity, it is rupture.

Phanes, Bringer of Light is about the holy mess of becoming, how we carry stars in our wounds, how we flicker through selves, how even in our most shattered phases we radiate. It is a portrait of what it means to be born again and again into bodies that are never singular, never still.

It asks: What if light isn’t the opposite of darkness, but its child? What if god was a transgender person wrapped in gold and ash?

This is Grace’s offering of self, part deity, part dirt, wholly alight.