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British Artist Helen Marshall is the founder of the People’s Picture. She works with archives, collecting thousands of photographs to tell a story or commemorate important moments in social and cultural history. Her work is often exhibited outside the gallery or museum and is held in private and public collections. Her commissions include the Kennedy Space Center, The Horniman Museum, The National Memorial Arboretum, Royal College of Surgeons, BBC Television, The Photographers’ Gallery, Financial Times and Excel London. She won the Nikon Photo International Award in 2002 and holds a World Record for creating the largest photo mosaic in Birmingham in 2008. See the full list of exhibitions and commissions below.

She holds a Masters’s Degree in Photography from Westminster University, a Photography Degree from Bournemouth University, a BA First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art from University of Wales, Cardiff and a Postgraduate Certificate in Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths.

Born in Oxfordshire, England in 1971, and currently living between Portugal and UK she is also an Honorary Member of the Townswomen Guilds, one of the largest women’s organisations in the UK and on the Advisory Board of ‘Public Humanities’, Cambridge University Press, an international cross-disciplinary, peer-reviewed journal. Holistic interests include Transcendental Meditation, Trauma Informed Yin Yoga TTC and Authentic Relating Training ART International.

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“It has been an absolute pleasure working with Helen at The Peoples Picture, to produce the #massisolationFORMAT project. Their expertise, attention to detail, professionalism, good humour and creativity, undoubtedly position them as a world-class, and truly unique company. We can’t recommend them highly enough.”

Louise Fedotov-ClementsArtistic Director | QUAD / Director | FORMAT International Photography Festival

“Amazing project. Helen Marshall and her team were very knowledgeable and intuitive to the needs and constraints that share such a high profile project. Exceptional work ethic with the highest level of delivery.”

Michael RaineyVice President | DesignShop

“On behalf of Hines in Europe we were delighted with Helen’s work for our new headquarters – a stunning collage of our people formed into the facade of the building.”

Rebecca MattsManaging Director | Hines

“As the current custodian of Piccadilly Lights (Landsec) we collaborated with the People’s Picture for a unique celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing. As a non commercial project the team delivered a stunning collaboration with NASA, Kennedy Space station and Time Square New York to produce a moment of unique inspiration that was enjoyed by many. Bravo Helen and Team.”

Derek Manns | Commercial Media Director | Landsec

“From Her Majesty the Queen and Sir Captain Tom Moore to all the messages of hope and solidarity carried by our advertisers, the NHS rainbow mosaic is another inspirational moment of togetherness to mark the resilience and spirit of London.”

Rosalyn Mackway | Business Director Brand Partnerships | Ocean Outdoor</a:

“Working with The Peoples Picture has been an incredible experience for everyone who participated on the Face of Stoke-on-Trent in 2017. Helen excels in nurturing the creative aspirations of people at grass roots level ensuring the experience is both relevant and meaningful to their lives. The quality of the work is exemplary and never fails to attract massive and avid attention.”