Tom Noone, Ireland
Tom illustrated the CHELLIS story "Fast Fashion"
Let’s start with a short introduction: Please tell us something about yourself (a very short biography)
Tom is an illustrator, community artist, writer and educator working between the fields of development education and social art practice. Trained as an adult educator, youth practitioner, and a local and global advocate leader for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work primarily deals with themes of over consumption, the environment and educational injustice, striving to create digital and physical experiences that enlighten individuals to be socially aware about significant societal and cultural challenges facing humanity. Through problem solving and creative thinking, Tomʼs combined artistic and educational practice promotes mindful consumerism with Eco-activism, and social justice through educational equality.
What is your main inspiration in your artwork?
Tackling some of the worlds most pressing issues through combined artistic and educational practice.
How would you describe your art style and the techniques you use?
Tom’s work primarily deals with themes of over consumption, the environment and educational injustice, striving to create digital and physical experiences that enlighten individuals to be socially aware about significant societal and cultural challenges facing humanity. Through problem solving and creative thinking, Tomʼs combined artistic and educational practice promotes mindful consumerism with Eco-activism, and social justice through educational equality.
Have you already illustrated any stories before the CHELLIS project? What do you personally enjoy/like the most about this kind of work?
Yes I have illustrated a number of different stories. I enjoy the critical component to art and illustration.