Artists

Madhumati Manda is a painter working with watercolour, oil and mixed media, exploring colour, light, movement and texture in her expressive, impressionistic work. Originally from India and now based in Ayr, Scotland, she captures vivid impressions of life and landscape with bold hues and atmospheric energy. Her practice invites viewers on a visual adventure through colour and emotion.

As an origamist, James has been honing his skills for over a decade. He specialises in folding striking abstract forms and delights in discovering new ideas and approaches through process-led making. Influenced by the mathematically determinant nature of origami, James embraces the way folds evolve naturally, using this logic in his creative process. His recent works explore progression and disruption in origami forms, driven by his belief that origami can be pushed further into conceptual art spaces.

Louisa Maestranzi is a mixed media artist whose work reflects her deep connection to colour and landscape. She creates semi-abstract compositions using acrylics, watercolour, ink and Gelli printing, building loose, layered forms that explore light and weather. In 2023, she expanded her practice with a larger studio at Narture in Ayr, where she thrives in a collaborative creative community.

Lisa McIntyre is an Ayrshire-based contemporary and tattoo artist working primarily in acrylic and mixed media. Her vibrant and expressive pieces explore form, colour and texture across painting and drawing, contributing to the local creative community through exhibitions and collaborations.

Alasdair Good is a multidisciplinary artist interested in making work that responds to form, structure and material — from sculptural pieces to experimental process-based explorations.

Saskia Singer is an artist/curator and co-founder of Narture CIC, where her creative practice and community leadership merge. With a background in fine art and extensive experience curating exhibitions, workshops and collaborative projects, Saskia’s work champions inclusivity, creative experimentation and community engagement.