Sizewell C has appointed its first artist in residence.

Suffolk-based artist Les Bicknell, a senior lecturer at Norwich University of the Arts, was selected for the 12-month residency after a competitive selection process.

The residency is part of a three-year programme of creative residencies, in partnership with First Light Festival CIC.

Mr Bicknell said: “I’m truly excited to begin as the first artist in residence at Sizewell C.

“I’ll be responding, artistically, to both the construction and ultimately the human side of this project."

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His work will engage the Sizewell C workforce and local community, fostering discussions around the project and the environment.

Julia Pyke, joint managing director at Sizewell C, said: "We’re delighted to welcome Les to Sizewell C and we can’t wait to see how he explores and connects our project and our team with the communities here in East Suffolk."

The Sizewell Creative Residences programme invites creative practitioners from across the East of England to engage with the Sizewell C project, exploring the region’s heritage and history.