Karen Murdarasi

In this festive amuse-bouche you’ll find some news, some thank-yous and a little festive treat.Hope Restored 23Nomas* ProjectsEnrobed in virgin fleshhe forms and fillsuntil, wrapped in tissue, this precious gift, whose whisper issued light,is borne downfrom hidden place.He crowns,and,still umbilically bound, is violently pushed outonto a patch of borrowed floor.A moment's silencethenhe, with knit together lungs,at last draws breathfrom fetid airand calls once more to life. For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Rebecca Fraser lives and works alongside her local community to explore creativity, share stories and document east end life together. Over the past few years they have planted a garden, recorded a podcast, painted some murals and walked many miles chatting and becoming friends.Parkhead ArtistFor more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Cully is co-founder and co-director of the charity Morphē Arts. He obtained an MFA in Art Society and Publics in 2017. He works as a maker and curator through multi-media formats and by programming public galleries Nomas* Projects and Sharing Not Hoarding in Dundee. In 2018, he was the recipient of the RSA John Kinross Scholarship to Florence. His work made for the Tonic Art residency in 2020 has recently been acquired into the Edinburgh City Art Collection.Much of my art explores processes by which a thought, idea, image or space is made visible between artist and audience. Within all that there is also a consideration of the nature of words, objects and images to affect knowledge, interpretation, understanding and beliefs.     Morphē ArtsNomas* ProjectsFor more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Emma is a photographer with a passion for visual storytelling and a background in communications. When not behind a camera, you'll find her with her nose in a book, a fork in her hand or her feet on a mountain top. Connect with her at emmaboyd.co.uk.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

An interruption to the usual format to let you know about a few Advent treats available to hear, watch, read and discover. Plus, there's news of a brand new collaborative poetry project coming in 2023.Celtic WorshipFellowship FilmVicky AllenOrigin Scotland Restore Glasgow #hoperestored23For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Flora Johnston is a writer with a passion for Scottish history. She has published a number of non-fiction books and has recently moved into fiction. Her first novel, What You Call Free, features two real 17th-century women and their struggle for freedom. Most recently she took part in the University of Edinburgh Festival of Books and Belief, conversing with James Robertson about his novel News of the Dead  (which won the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction).Flora Johnston For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Ashleigh Shula is a trainee art psychotherapist living in Glasgow. When she's not juggling work and uni, she's usually planning a DIY project or painting every room in her house a different colour. Ashleigh's favourite way to relax is drinking tea and playing board games.And whatever she might say, Ashleigh is an artist.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Karen Murdarasi is an author from Glasgow. She writes fiction and non-fiction for adults and young people, mostly with a historical bent. You can find her online at kcmurdarasi.com.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Debbie Horrocks is a Spiritual Director, writer and mother of four based in Glasgow. She loves to host soul spaces for contemplation, connection and community and is found on Instagram at debbie.c.horrocks or via her blog.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Cameron Potts is an actor and performer who has most recently been playing Art Garfunkel in the UK and International tour of The Simon And Garfunkel Story. He lives in Buckinghamshire where he attends and leads worship for Latimer Church. Cameron moved to Edinburgh as a student in 2010 and has worked with Foolproof in various different setting since.Do Not Be Afraid (Philip Stopford and the Ecclesium Choir)For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.