Squarely: Wild Waters, A Guide to Swimming Spots Near Bristol
Written with The Wellbeing Hub for Squarely Magazine. Wild Waters: A Guide to Swimming Spots Near Bristol. There’s been a huge increase in the number of people dipping their toes into the water and exploring the world of wild swimming (sorry, couldn’t resist). And who can blame them? The reported benefits are vast; cold water […]
Squarely: Five Years of Square Works
By Evie Andrews for Squarely Magazine. Five Years of Square Works. On Tuesday 4th June 2019, Square Works opened its doors for the first time. Back then, it constituted two hot-desking areas, four meeting rooms and a handful of offices. Since then, Square Works has expanded quite literally in every direction, most recently with the […]
Squarely: Dave Bain
Sophie Yardley for Squarely Magazine In the bustling Bristol art scene, Dave Bain stands out with his vibrant illustrations and communitycentric murals. But what sets this Bristol-based artist apart is not just his colourful palette or whimsical characters—it’s his genuine love for the creative process and his dedication to fostering communities. We sat down with […]
Squarely’s Jet Set: 1880 Singapore
By Sophie Yardley for Squarely Magazine This quarter, we’re taking you to Singapore, specifically to 1880. Founded in 2017 by Marc Nicholson, 1880 is a members’ club in Singapore whose mission is to inspire conversations that change the world, positively impacting society. So what lays at the top of the magnificent kaleidoscope entrance hall? It’s […]
Squarely: Benjamin Greenacre
By Sophie Yardley for Squarely Magazine Within each issue, we take our readers into our member’s circle to introduce a stand out Square Club member. This issue, we had the pleasure of catching up with Benjamin Greenacre. Greenacre is a Bristol-based producer, with quite the repertoire of shows to his name, including The Lazarus Project, […]
Squarely: In the Studio with Jay Parker
Image by Tasha Hylton Article by Squarely Magazine Jay Parker is a multifaceted creative working in Bristol who champions authenticity and heritage in her thought-provoking works. From bass-playing and modeling to image-making and styling, there’s little Parker cannot do. We were lucky enough to catch Parker and discuss her process and how she is carving […]
Squarely: In the Studio with Sedated Society
By Squarely Magazine Local up-and-coming statement makers Sedated Society aren’t afraid to stir the proverbial pot. Inspired by dissent and social unrest, much of their music supports the counterculture Bristol is well-known for fostering. Maxwell Killing, Peter Nicholls, and Christopher Phee make up the trio. We sat down with frontman Phee to hear about the […]
Squarely: Nick Goldsmith
By Squarely Magazine Commando to Conservationist – Nick Goldsmith’s 5 Essential Ways to Rekindle Your Connection with Nature Few transformations are as dramatic as that of Nick Goldsmith. His journey from the battlefields of Afghanistan as a Royal Marine Commando, to the idyllic woodlands of Chew Valley – Nick’s advocacy for mental wellness is a […]
Squarely: Lee Ellis
By Sophie Yardley for Squarely Magazine Lee Ellis is a Bristol-based multimedia artist and one of Bristol’s great success stories in the art world. After graduating in 2006 from the University of the West of England’s Graphic Design program, Ellis went on to work in agencies and freelance. It was in 2019 when I […]
Squarely Inside: Carbon Art
By Sophie Yardley for Squarely Magazine I first had the pleasure of crossing paths with Alastair Gibson at the gallery opening of Studio 74, a contemporary art gallery nestled on Whiteladies Road. Their launch night showcased a remarkable array of renowned artists, including the likes of Mr. Brainwash and The Connor Brothers. Amidst these artists, […]
