Artist
As well as writing and performing, Annie is an artist who specialises in figurative painting and abstract landscapes. She studied at Camberwell Art College, and works from a studio in Hackney. She has exhibited at various contemporary London galleries including Fiumano Clase, Candid Arts Trust, No Format Gallery, Unit 38, and the Jam Factory in Oxford. Annie has sold her work to private collectors in the UK and New York. To view her work, or to enquire about commissions, see link to her art website below. Secret Artists podcast
Secret Artists podcast has been running for six series, offering a light-hearted and accessible ‘way in’ to art through the realm of comedy.
Annie devised the concept for the show: funny people doing art and chatting, and hosts each episode with a different guest performer every week. Previous guests include Joe Lycett, Imogen Poots, Alex Horne, Tom Allen, Lolly Adefope, Mae Martin, Joel Dommett, Jill Scott, Elis James, Jenny Eclair, Phil Wang, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Jamie Demetriou, Lou Sanders, Isy Suttie, and lots more.
Since its inception, Secret Artists has amassed a loyal following of comedy fans and art enthusiasts internationally, as well as those with a broader interest in creativity. The podcast has received over 120,000 downloads, and has been met with critical acclaim, named as ‘Podcast of the Week’ in The Times.
“A hugely enjoyable podcast…Philosophical nuggets emerge unexpectedly amid off-the-cuff conversations.”
The Art Newspaper
“[One of the] best art podcasts to listen to right now”
Evening Standard
“[Secret Artists] encourages people to open up in a way they don’t on other pods”
Esquire
Art is the Best Medicine
In 2019, Annie curated an exhibition of art by comedians to raise money for Mental Health UK. 'Art is the Best Medicine' took place at contemporary London Gallery, Fiumano Clase, and received widespread coverage in publications such as The Times, Financial Times, iNews, and it was featured on the front page of The Guardian Guide.The exhibition featured artwork by fellow comics – including Harry Hill, Joe Lycett, Katy Wix, Jessica Hynes, Tim Key, Vic Reeves, Holly Burn, and many more. During lockdown, Annie was asked to host Art Pass Live, a virtual event for Art Fund, where she chaired a discussion on 'Art and Humour' with a panel made up of David Shrigley, Reuben Dangoor, Emma Stirling-Middleton and Simon Minty.
Annie has worked closely with The National Gallery, writing and presenting a comedy tour of the collection for NG's members in 2024, and performing at their members' stand-up comedy night in 2025.