We represent a roster of distinctive illustrators and makers chosen for their grand ideas & creative curiosity.

Our friendly team makes commissioning artwork a breeze, from illustration & animation, to set design, murals, papercraft and more. We curate together the best collaborators for the project and are on hand every step along the way.

At the heart of everything is a desire to support our artists and clients, encourage exploration, champion meaningful creativity and create something we can all be proud of.

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GM Studio

A space for creative exploration, curation and design activism. We initiate our own projects and collaborate with artists and organisations to bring ideas together and champion the things that matter.

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Grand Motion

Alongside our highly talented in-house motion partner Plastic Horse, we deliver animation in all shapes and sizes. From simple yet dazzling touches of movement, to entire short animated films complete with sound design by Lost Machines.

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Agents for Change

An assembly of illustration agencies brought together by Grand Matter, working collectively towards a more diverse industry.

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Future Makers

Our yearly professional development programme open exclusively to emerging artists belonging to underrepresented communities, looking to take the next step in their career.

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Our
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Our Team

Ciara Phelan

Co-founder & Creative Director

With a background in design, Ciara established her career in the creative industry working as a collage illustrator specialising in mixing analogue and digital media. Leading the creative direction of the agency, she spends her time working across marketing, studio campaigns and new business activities. In May 2021, Ciara became a board director of the Association of Illustrators.

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Dorcas Brown

Co-founder & Director

Dorcas is a creative producer, art editor and writer, with a background in commissioning illustration, animation and photography. She began her career in arts and editorial publishing before making the move over to creative production in 2014, and has since worked with a host of brands, agencies and institutions.

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George Morton

Senior Creative Agent

George has a wide range of experience working in roles across branding and design, illustration, events, and advertising. He is also a freelance illustrator himself, clients including Vans, Condé Nast, and Amnesty International. He joined Grand Matter in late 2018 as a creative agent, working with artists and clients on projects, as well as studio campaigns and social media.

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Chloë Morgan

Creative Agent

Chloë is a Creative Agent and the newest member of the GM team! She brings with her a specialism in illustration for children’s publishing, and now works across a broad range of projects including branding, editorial, activations and live drawing events. Keen to champion our roster as well as up and coming talent, Chloë works closely with artists and clients on projects, managing production from start to finish.

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Rosie Barker

Studio Manager

Since her final year on the Illustration BA at Brighton University in 2021, Rosie spends most of her time working as a freelance digital illustrator, creating artwork for a variety of clients such as The New York Times, Timeout London and Danone. At Grand Matter Rosie is in charge of the day to day running of the agency and helps keep everyone on schedule.

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Giacomo Trivelli

In-House Sound Design Partner

Lost Machines, headed up by Giacomo Trivelli, is a sound design agency creating carefully crafted music and sound for animation and film. Having collaborated with a host of animators and clients around the world, Lost Machines are known for their contemporary, dynamic sonic backdrops, created bespoke to each project to elevate and focus your story.

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Plastic Horse

In-House Animation Partner

Plastic Horse is a creative partnership between good friends David & Maxim, specialising in 2D and drawn animation.

Having collaborated together for over a decade, they've animated everything from music videos to brand campaigns and take on a range of topics with sensitivity and playfulness. Plastic Horse have created work for musicians including Tenderlonious, Paul White and Danny Brown, and clients such as O2, the NSPCC and Anna Bank.

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