Nic has been an integral part of Restoke’s journey, she has captured the impact of our performance projects with depth and heart, and her background as a visual artist means everything she produces is visually stunning.

Further to this, Nic worked tirelessly with us on bringing together our Holding Lightly resource, which unpicks our process of co-creation. Nic asks the most incredible questions which ensures a greater depth of thinking; holding us accountable to our core values; and spending time in the grey areas of co-creation. She is always digging deeper instead of rushing to conclusions.

Vitally for us, Nic also has a vast understanding of post-industrial and working class communities and how our location intersects with everything we do. Nic has a brilliant brain and a unique perspective which is so important right now in the resurgence of place-centred and co-created arts. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough!!

Nicola is an outstanding researcher whose practice is at the forefront of co-created research. Her approach is groundbreaking; she works from the perspective of an embedded artist-researcher, and her work is integrated into the values and practices of the company. Her innovative approach to artist-led evaluation is accessible and inclusive, and her empathetic methods and critical thinking mean that it is filled with deep insights about the power of collective creativity.