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Craig Anthony Kelly

Discipline:

Graphic Designer, Actor, Dancer

Location:

London/ Liverpool

ABOUT:

I am Liverpool born and bred. From a place called speke whereby my parents still live in a council house. My creative journey is slightly colourful. Art was always the subject I loved the most and the best I excelled in. However I went to uni to study business as it was “sensible” but after 3 years I decide I didn’t want to do it. At the time I was dancing as a hobby and decided I wanted to try out for performing arts school. I won a scholarship so moved to london to train in musical theatre. I trained for 3 years and then went on to work for around 10 years either in the west end or across the world. During my unemployment times I have grafted and taught myself graphic design. During lockdown I’ve been able to focus on this discipline which has been different as I’ve hit imposter syndrome a lot. However I’ve managed to work with some great people, one being Sink The Pink which I am super proud of as I love how the represent the queer community which I am a part of. I find being working class hard in terms of having space to be creative. I’ve often spent most of my time in london working endless jobs to make money for bills.

WORKS:

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