Jasper Smithers

I have been involved in the music business for over 35 years as a studio engineer and later specialising more in restoring and mastering recordings. I work for both individual artists and record labels. I have a strong interest in helping to promote music and also helping people with music technology – particularly as a moderator on the Sound On Sound forum. I also have an electronic engineering and computing background which helps me to make sense of much of the new technology that it constantly emerging.

I help people discover the wellbeing benefits of creativity through mindful art workshops.  The focus is on the exploring techniques that calm the mind, everything is abstract so there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’.  Sessions are suitable for beginners and those with experience. I encourage clients to leave perfectionism behind and simply enjoy the process of playing with watercolours, doodles and mandalas – although people love their finished pieces too! I discovered mindful art whilst in recovery from brain surgery, I passionately believe it helped me with mood, overwhelm, self-esteem, resilience and focus.  Mind Unwind combines my background of 25 years in education as a teacher and education adviser with my own lived experience.

Helena Yasmin is a multidisciplinary artist, singer, actor, and founder of Healing for Artists. She is the creator of Hot Girls Have Trauma, a genre-blending musical exploring healing, identity, and survival through pop-R&B, movement, and storytelling. Her work spans music, visual art, performance, and essays, building emotionally rich worlds rooted in softness, transformation, and contemporary culture. Based in BCP and open to collaborations, particularly interested in exchanges with curators, galleries, spaces, festivals across visual arts, music, theatre and film.