Our Team

Meet the Illuminarty Core Team: The Visionaries Behind Illuminart’s Stories in Light

The Illuminarty core team are a group of passionate and talented individuals who bring to life the captivating experiences of Illuminart’s Stories in Light. With a blend of artistic innovation and technical expertise, this team transforms spaces and stories through immersive light and projection art. Each member brings a unique set of skills and perspectives, contributing to the rich tapestry of Illuminart’s projects. Discover the faces and minds behind the illuminations that mesmerise and inspire audiences everywhere.

CORE TEAM

Paul Chenard

Business Development

Paul is an accomplished Business Development Manager with over four decades of expertise in the entertainment and creative industries.

Cindi Drennan

Founder / Artistic Director

Cindi Drennan, an award-winning projection artist and company founder, champions innovative, community-focused storytelling.

Craig Laurendet

Founder / Installation Designer

Craig Laurendet, founder and installation designer, leads illuminart’s projection mapping and interactive installations with in-depth knowledge and creative vision.

Mark Leacy

Project Manager / Permanent Projection

Mark Leacy specialises in managing logistics for permanent projection and public art, coordinating installations and teams to ensure illuminart’s high standards.

Samantha Ray

Engagement / Creative Producer

Samantha Ray is a Creative Producer at illuminart, engaging communities through light and music projects and crafting immersive soundscapes.

Zero

Art Director / Animator

Luke "Zero" Shaw, a creative professional with over a decade of experience, is an Art Director, blending storytelling with bold visual and audio elements.

Dan Taylor

Digital Marketing Manager

Dan Taylor is the Digital Marketing Manager at illuminart Stories in Light, drawing on over two decades of experience in digital media and storytelling to connect audiences with transformative art.

Alex Carey

Technical Production Manager

Alex Carey is an experienced audiovisual specialist and production manager with a strong background in staging and community event production.

Tom Kitney

Lighting Director

Tom Kitney combines traditional lighting with cutting-edge tech to craft immersive, emotionally resonant illuminations.

Susanne Wegener

Artist / Animator

Susanne Wegener is a bold and colourful illustrator, animator, and art director, specialising in bringing historical and family stories to life through a combination of traditional and digital media techniques.

Trevor Collict

Interactive Electronics Specialist

Alice Peacock