john e. parman

creative communication practice

Hi, you've reached john e. parman. I am a writer, community organiser, graphic designer, performance artist, researcher, impresario, and trainee web software engineer. Welcome to my mini-site — the place to learn and explore my creative practice.

About My Practice

John E. Parman standing in a leather jacket, looking directly at the camera

As an artist, I work across a range of mediums, including commedia dell'arte, fine arts, graphic design and publishing. A recognisable thread in my work is showing progression and detailing the learning form of practice. I regularly use reflective liberating structures to create tools for learning and development.

I have a strong interest in the intersection of art and technology, and I am passionate about exploring how digital tools can enhance creative expression and communication.

Currently, I am training to be a web software engineer through a Level 5 Diploma at Dudley College of Technology in the West Midlands. My personal work includes learning TypeScript, Rust, Python, and AI implementation for diverse solutions.

I am currently seeking local web development partners for collaborative learning projects where I can grow and progress my skills in a supportive, safe environment.

Each month, I take part in several creative activities, including coding groups, drawing classes, impromptu portrait studios, and comedy events. I am the producer of 'Safternoon, a bimonthly music and comedy variety show in Dudley, West Midlands.

Portfolio

Three ongoing projects — browse the photography collection, explore the Floatjet feedback tool, or leave a drawing in the community gallery.

Outdoor photograph taken in January 2021, part of the artistic photography collection

Gallery

See a collection of my artistic works across various mediums — photography, design, and more.

Visit Gallery
Screenshot of the Floatjet app interface showing a feedback form with colour-coded rating buttons

Floatjet

Floatjet is a creative app library designed to encourage and motivate clear feedback about services from users.

Visit Site
Portrait of Benny Shakes, a friend and collaborator, used to represent the Art Me interactive drawing project

Art Me

Manifest contact through the power of art — draw a message and share it with the community gallery.

Try It

Development Log

A live record of changes to this site — each entry is a save point from the GitHub repository showing what was added or improved.

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