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Introducing the 2025 Re:Create Cohort

Published Mon 10 Nov

We are excited to announce that 40 artists, creative freelancers and micro-entrepreneurs from the borough of Wandsworth have been selected to join this year’s Re:Create programme – a dedicated initiative designed to strengthen sustainability and support growth in the creative sector.

Re:Create is Wandsworth Council’s bespoke business support programme for creative businesses, devised and delivered in partnership with Creative United. During our year as London Borough of Culture, we want to be a launchpad for our creatives onto a national and international stage.

Re:Create is designed to empower creative businesses to build sustainable models and strengthen their skills through expert guidance and training. Delivered by social enterprise Creative United and funded by Westminster, Wandsworth, and Richmond Councils via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme provides tailored support to help creative enterprises grow, adapt, and thrive.

First piloted in the London Borough of Wandsworth in 2021, Re:Create has since supported more than 200 creative businesses in the capital – boosting income, developing skills, and building confidence. To date, the programme has helped create four new jobs, safeguarded eleven others, and generated an estimated £614,663 in additional income for participants. With an estimated Social Return on Investment of £1:£12.50, Re:Create continues to significantly benefit the local creative economy. 

This year, the individuals and businesses selected for the programme represent the incredible creative diversity the borough of Wandsworth has to offer. From potters to poets and fashion designers to theatre practitioners, all have been carefully selected from a pool of applicants for this year’s cohort.

Discover this year's Wandsworth cohort: 

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Adam Razvi

Adam documents authentic interactions and feelings as they happen, reflecting his genuine interest in others. He's been passionate about photography since day dot: from shooting family holidays, to tracing his grandparents’ migration route across India, to scouring New York for absurdities, he's developed film negatives with river water, built pin-hole cameras out of apples, and taught community groups and university students the thrills of image-making. With an eye for bold compositions, his images are vibrant and alive. His technical expertise, friendly manner and intuition to 'read a room’, means memorable images are only ever a blink away. Find out more. 

Anna Mokhova

Anya Mokhova is a London-based contemporary artist creating sculptural objects from a unique blend of natural and modern materials like wax, soap, and silicone. With a passion for art history, she employs classical techniques to develop a visual language that explores the interplay between the real and metaphysical. Her work, which has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs, aims to create multi-sensory experiences. Through the Re:Create program, Anya is seeking to expand her business by developing a separate brand of more affordable goods, making her art more accessible to a wider audience. Find out more. 

Harry Orsborn - Harry Bridger Photography

Harry Bridger is a freelance photographer and videographer specialising in live music and events. He utilises a candid, documentary style to capture authentic moments that tell meaningful stories of human connection and artistic expression. Find out more. 

Jen Rodgers - Fancypantsrodgers Illustration

Fancypantsrodgers Illustration is the work of artist Jen Rodgers. She creates colourful and quirky Art Prints, cards and lifestyle products for the bold and brave among us! Pieces to inject magic and sparkle into your home, which celebrate diversity, inclusivity and visibility. Inspired by nature, dinosaurs, pop culture, queer icons and vintage ephemera, all products are designed with oodles of love and care from her home studio in Battersea, London. The environment is at the heart of this one-woman, independent small business, with regular supplier reviews, eco-friendly FSC paper choices and one tree planted for every online website order placed. Find out more. 

Malgorzata (Gosia) Oldakowski-Pacak - MAGAN Gallery

MAGAN Gallery, led by Gosia Oldakowski-Pacak, is a vibrant creative space in Wandsworth, showcasing contemporary art and jewellery, including semi-precious stones set in silver or gold-plated settings, artistic glass, and handcrafted amber. The gallery presents exhibitions featuring paintings, small sculptures, and art jewellery by talented emerging and established artists from around the world. Visitors can purchase artworks online or in the gallery, and participate in workshops and creative events. Located just a stone’s throw from Tooting Bec Underground, MAGAN Gallery offers unique, inspiring creations and experiences, offering something truly special for everyone. Find out more. 

Robert Harrison - Battersea Social

Battersea Social teaches outdoor salsa and is based in Battersea Park, offering dances classes to the local community. Their sessions are all about spreading the joy of dance, promoting wellness, and embracing healthy living through movement and social connection. Find out more. 

Tunde Balogun - Blouse an' Skirt Babe

T. Balogun is a poet, mentor & educator with over 30 years’ experience working across youth, community & educational sectors. Specialising in empowering young people & marginalised communities, she supports individuals to navigate life transitions & achieve their goals through coaching, mentoring & creative expression. Author of the poetry books "Blouse ‘an’ Skirt, Babe!!!" & “Joy an’ Pain, Babe!!!” she was named Coach of the Year at the 2022 Active Wandsworth Awards. With a background in psychology & teaching, she brings empathy, insight & humour to her work, using poetry as a powerful tool for healing, growth & connection. Find out more. 

Victoria Loyola - Victoria Loyola Ceramics

Victoria Loyola is a London-based ceramic artist originally from Costa Rica. Her practice blends Latin American heritage with contemporary design through sculptural ceramic works that explore colour, memory, and identity. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes and craft traditions of her homeland, she creates bold, tactile pieces that bridge art and function. Committed to sustainability, Victoria works in small batches, reclaims materials, and supports reforestation efforts with each large piece sold. Her work has been exhibited across the UK and internationally, and she continues to champion cultural storytelling through clay. Find out more. 

Others in the Wandsworth Cohort include: