about

tamara-jade is an artist and educator based in east london.

tamara-jade’s art practice explores themes of marginalised identity, social politics and communication, primarily through illustration.

she has eight years of experience as a trainer and facilitator for social change groups. she specialises in developing bespoke programmes and workshops that challenge groups to reflect on strategy, structural power, group culture and relationships.

she combines her passion for facilitation and visual art through her practice as a visual notetaker.

tamara-jade’s background also includes working in and organising around gendered violence prevention from a black feminist perspective. an abolitionist analysis of these issues is particularly important to her.

in 2019, tamara-jade was appointed to the good night out campaign board of directors; a CIC that works with nightlife spaces and organisations to better understand, respond to, and prevent sexual harassment and assault.

she is a member of the designers and cultural workers branch of united voices of the world trade union, and the association of illustrators.