Jimmy Turrell
Collage Artist · Graphic Artist · Illustrator · Designer
In their own words
This was about more than documenting a football match – it was about capturing a collective release, a moment of belonging.
Articles & interviews
- How do you stay human when everything is changing this fast?
Creative Boom announces the return of its podcast for Season 11, hosted by founder Katy Cowan and supported by Adobe. The season explores how creatives remain human amid rapid technological and cultural change, featuring guests such as Nicki Sprinz, Aporva Baxi, Liz Seabrook, and Jessie McGuire. Through personal stories and reflections, the series highlights resilience, authenticity, and the enduring value of human creativity.
- "Geordie Artists Celebrate Newcastle United at Baltic Art Exhibition"
The article covers 'Road To Wembley', a new exhibition at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art celebrating Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup victory. Featuring works by Jimmy Turrell, Joonho B Ko, Ewan Spencer, and Will Knight, the show combines collage, photography, and illustration to explore Geordie identity and football culture. The project merges local history, design, and fan emotion into a vibrant visual experience.
- "Support Independent Artists: Buy Prints This Summer"
Creative Boom's article by Tom May highlights a curated selection of independent illustrators and studios selling prints online for summer 2025. It encourages readers to support artists directly, showcasing diverse styles from risograph collectives to digital-analogue illustrators. The feature celebrates craftsmanship, sustainability, and the personal touch of independent creators.
- "Falmouth University Launches Innovative 'Design With' Pedagogy"
Creative Boom explores Falmouth University's new 'Design With' module, a collaborative educational initiative that bridges academia and industry through the theme of play. The program, launched in partnership with Birmingham Design Festival, brings leading creatives like Morag Myerscough, Lex Fefegha, Marie Boulanger, and Jimmy Turrell into workshops and talks with students. The article highlights how the module encourages adaptability, critical thinking, and creative experimentation in design education.
- OGRE’s Steven Walker on the studio’s humanity-driven values and how design can be a tool for change
The Brand Identity interviews Steven Walker, founder of Newcastle-based OGRE Studio, about the studio’s humanity-driven values and its mission to create design for social and commercial change. Walker discusses the studio’s origins during the pandemic, its purpose-led approach, and its new project RRREAL, a Web3-based platform for social and environmental impact. The conversation highlights OGRE’s collaborative ethos and belief in design as a tool for systemic transformation.