As proof of my saccharine upbringing and grandma’s wild baking, I recently came across one of the recipes I inherited …
Read MorePogus Caesar’s work as a photographer spans continents and decades, features the famous and the unknown, capturing moments of joy as well as documenting trauma and violence. His work will be featured in the upcoming and highly anticipated exhibition at Tate Britain, LIFE BETWEEN ISLANDS CARIBBEAN — BRITISH ART 1950s — NOW.
Read MoreFor my latest interview, I’m thrilled to have been able to talk to Invisible Flock, the award-winning interactive arts studio based at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The group operates at the intersection of art and technology and are artist led. Working from a sustainable laboratory space, they provide a fantastic residency programme and invest their time in some of the most mesmerising sensory installations and environments to “renegotiate our emotional relationship to the natural world”. Take a look at Invisible Flock’s wonderful response as part of their 11 answers kindly sent my way by Invisible Flock's Technical Director Ben Eaton.
Read MoreThis month, I spoke with contemporary artist James Aldridge about his interest in climate and biodiversity, participatory art, the Climate Museum UK, and some of his most newest projects, including Queer River.
Read MoreI’m very excited to be able to kick off the new year with an interview with the incredibly talented Sophie Dumaresq, who talked to me about her mesmerising work as a visual artist. Based in Australia, Sophie’s vibrant art spans from new media robotics and photo media to large and small scale sculptural installations. ‘Her work explores symbiotic cycles of consumption, destruction and creation demonstrating how as a species we relate, show empathy and evolve with and within our surrounding environment’.
Read MoreFor my newest interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Fern Shaffer, who works as a painter, performance artist, lecturer and environmental advocate. Fern’s work began in conjunction with an emerging Ecofeminism movement, which brought together environmentalism, feminist values and spirituality to address a shared concern for the Earth and all forms of life.
Read MoreFor my next interview, it’s been an absolute honour speaking with Birmingham-based photographer Dr Pogus Caesar. His incredible career includes his work as a conceptual artist, curator, television producer and director, archivist and writer, but it may be his photography for which the artist is most renowned.
Read MoreFor the second interview of my new series, 11 questions with, I caught up with contemporary artist Maria Slovakova, whose vibrant art brings joy to my heart whenever and wherever I spot one of her beautiful pieces. Here are her 11 answers. Enjoy!
Read MoreIn a fresh new series of interviews, 11 questions with, I'm speaking with artists, makers and creative industry professionals about their work, their lives and what drives them. For my very first one, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly talented Anna Moranda, who works as a guitarist, singer and writer. Read her 11 answers and enjoy!
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