About me
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About me β
Abigail Lythgoe is a Working-class Bolton Lass based in Greater Manchester, UK. She is currently studying her MA in Illustration at Manchester School of Art and has a BA (Hons) Degree in Acting.
Photograph by Adebola Olayinka
Primarily, her mediums are ink Drawings and Silk-screening. But Abigail loves to venture out into other art forms such as Film, Risograph, and Writing. In the future, she is aiming to begin a Snail Mail Club, which is a monthly subscription selling a letter, art print and sticker.
For her Final Major Project, Abigail is researching Imposter Syndrome and Creative Paralysis and exploring the hypothesis of how the Art of Slowing Down, consuming less and creating more might be the answer. She is using TikTok as a platform for this exploration and releases a weekly video presenting her findings with the hope that it can help other people overcome the same problem.
Abigail is also currently co-writing a play and will be applying for funding later this year.
CONTACT
Email: abigail.lythgoe-illustration@outlook.com
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Photograph by Adebola Olayinka @letmetakethepic on Instagram
Taking Shape - Artist Development Programme
Abigail is an associate artist participating in Everyday, Wiganβs Taking Shape program (2025/26). The Taking Shape program is βa paid opportunity for 6 established creative practitioners living and working locally, to receive valuable training and support to develop their work with communities in Wigan & Leigh. Practitioners may work across any art form, including but not limited to visual arts, music, theatre, dance and media/digital.β
For the opportunity, Abigail has chose to explore the following mission:
βPromote the awareness of how digital devices and social media are reducing Human connection and causing loneliness.β
Abigail will be applying for funding for her projects later this year. Here are the community projects outlined:
A Pen Pal Club
A Publication & Exhibition using purely Analogue methods - exploring the theme of screen time and social media causing loneliness
A Series of βSlow Hobbyβ Workshops - I.E. Paper Making.
2024 - 2025 | MA Illustration | Currently Studying - Manchester School of Art (MMU)
2023 - 2024 | Foundation Diploma in Art & Design | Distinction - Manchester School of Art (MMU)
2018 - 2021 | BA (HONS) Degree in Acting | 1st Class - ALRA (Academy of Live & Recorded Arts)
2017 - 2018 | Foundation Diploma in Acting | Distinction - ALRA (Academy of Live & Recorded Arts)
EDUCATION
AWARDS
2024 | Alumni Award (Illustration) | Shortlisted - Manchester School of Art (MMU)