elm was born in 1970. He has considered himself an artist since he was 5 when Mrs Kevill his primary school teacher said he was the 2nd best drawer in the class. His father, a bird book publisher forced him to paint birthday cards for his father’s relations until he turned 21 and became a man.

He foundationed at Camberwell in 1988 and then went on to study fine art at Leeds University. Helm found himself the 1st person in 40 years to be sent down from the art course, the reason for his premature exit was given as inappropriate behaviour...

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