Ministry of Arts Podcast

Ep.70 Unskilled Worker – Ministry of Arts Podcast This week Gary Mansfield speaks Helen Downie aka Unskilled Worker (@unskilledworker) Helen is a self-taught artist and has been painting for just seven years, in that short time, she has amassed over 280,000 Instagram followers, under the Moniker Unskilled Worker and has become one of the country’s most sought after painters. Helen wanted her Unskilled Worker to be anonymous, sexless, ageless and colourless. She wanted it to be anyone. As her popularity grew, as did the viewer’s curiosity as to whom this person was, that created such stand-alone artwork. To Helen’s amusement, the most popular belief was that it was a 24 year old male behind this name. This podcast was recorded via the video meeting app, ZOOM; during social distancing, using the built-in software. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gary Mansfield speaks Nick Hogben aka The Loveless Artist (@loveless_artist) Nick has been creating art under the name Loveless Artist for around 3 years. Having battled with his mental health nearly all his life and using art as a release, his practice is now one that is intertwined and reactive to the moment. His linear, monochrome figures seem to battle for dominance on the canvas, sometimes red, sometimes black, sometimes a combination of both. This allows us, the viewer, to witness his inner conflicts, which appear to have no winner… Yet. Nick also hosts and produces the hugely popular Mouth of Manliness Podcast, where he discusses the mental health journey of himself and each invited guest (@mouthofmanliness) For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gary Mansfield speaks to two founding members of the V-Art.Show (@v_art.show) The V-Art.Show was created by eight artists in response to the closure of the art fairs, which is where they met and gain a majority of their income. Whilst keeping in touch on the video conference app ZOOM, they developed the idea of inviting people in to meet them and view their work. Similar to an art fair, the visitor can travel between all eleven rooms, chat to the artist face to face and view their work, just like a conventional art fair. You can find out more on the next V-Art.Show on their website https://www.v-art.show And follow them on Instagram @v_art.show For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Christian Furr (@furrsgoodstuff) At the age of 28, Christian was the youngest person ever to receive a commission to paint Queen Elizabeth II, which is in the permanent collection of the Royal Overseas League HQ in London. He recently completed his largest painting to date, ‘Goya in the Prado’ Christian is a regular stall holder at The Art Car Boot Fair (@art_­car_boot_fair) For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Mark Sloper (@mark_illuminati) Mark Sloper is a Punk artist and punk he is, through and through. Since going on stage at the age of 11 to introduce Adam and the Ants, until today Mark has been at the centre of the Punk scene. Mark gives found object an injection of anarchic colour with his neon designs. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Rob Munday (@mundayspace) Rob Munday is a World renowned Holographic artist, who has produced commissioned portraits of [among many others] HM Queen Elizabeth II, Angelina Jolie and Karl Largerfeld. His Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II was later used on Jersey’s £100 banknote and postage stamp. His latest series ‘Naturaliaum’ is a set of large-scale individual lenticular flower portraits, produce in such a way that they are 3D to the naked eye. Munday is just in the final stages of creating a ‘mobile’ camera set-up, enabling him to take lenticular portraits outside of the studio with much more ease. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gary Mansfield speaks to ladypat (@ladypat_art) ladypat is a VJ and music video producer that has worked closely with Adamski and Boy George. He has his first solo show in March where he will be showing his large digital images that he has brought to life using that very innocent material, Fuzzy Felt. The medium works perfectly well, replacing the digital paint bucket, delivering a constant flow of identical colour. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Louise McNaught (@louise_mcnaught_art) Louise McNaught is a prolific wildlife painter, she brings her detailed paintings to life with either boldly coloured backgrounds or drips running upwards, which gives the subject quite a sense of movement. Louise recently Illustrated a book for the conservation group TUSK.ORG Louise will be showing at The Other Art Fair in March, held at The Truman Brewery, London. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Safe Ground (@safe_ground) Safe Ground challenges people and communities to do relationships differently. Through drama, dialogue, and debate, we enhance empathy and encourage expression, developing self-awareness and promoting social justice. Safe Ground is a small team with national reach and influence. We are absolutely committed to: Reducing the stigma faced by the families of people in prison Improving access to and diversity of educational activities in prisons Creating alternatives to traditional punishment and exclusion, proven to be so ineffective We work in partnership and collaboration with a broad range of organisations and are constantly evolving. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Ryan Stanier. Ryan Started The Other Art Fair, on a very limited budget in 2011, by 2020 he has since partnered with Saatchi Art, The world’s largest online platform for artists to sell their work and is opening fourteen show globally. For further information: https://www.theotherartfair.com https://www.saatchiart.com For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Sally Whelan (@painter.sally) Sally Whelan is a self-taught figurative painter, who works on large scale canvases. Her current project ‘The Goddess Sittings’ is a ‘self- actualised painting project to celebrate and immortalise the energy of the divine female – Powerful, raw and unapologetic. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Wilfrid Wood. When you view any of Wilfrid’s works, a smile is always close by. A prolific drawer from life, Wilfrid invites a sitter to be drawn on a near daily basis. As soon as they cross the studio threshold, they are very definitely entering a new world. His days working on satirical TV show Spitting Image was to stand in good stead in the art of manipulating and distorting the subject before him. Wilfrid creates sculptures using Plasticine as his main material and passes on his knowledge in the many workshops he runs throughout the year. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to photographer Pablo Allison (@pablolondon1). Over the past few years, Pablo has documented the migration of refugees through South America. In this episode he tells just how huge the matter is, almost ignored by the British media. In response to his findings, Pablo is soon to share this project with us all, in his forth-coming book. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield informs you of the recent rebranding of The MizogArt Podcast to The Ministry of Arts Podcast. He also talks of the Ministry of Arts organisation, how & why it was formed and some of its intentions, as well as some foundations being laid in 2020 for some happenings in 2021. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode The Mizog Art Podcast joins the Artfully Podcast, the Art Proof Podcast and Delphian Podcast for an end of year Christmas Podcast Crossover. We each explain the format of our podcasts as well as how and why we started them, giving each of our listeners a wider range of Art Podcast options. We discuss our dream guests, art world fraudsters, damaging artwork and [Delphian’s Killer Question] one piece of advice we’d give to an early career artist. Please subscribe to the following art podcasts: Artfully Podcast (@artfullypodcast) Art Proof Podcast (@artproofpodcast) Delphian Podcast (@Delphiangallery) Ministry of Arts Podcast (@ministryofartsorg) For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield Speaks to artist & comedian Annie McGrath (@mcgrath.art/@mcgrath.annie) and Francesca Fiumano, co-founder of Fiumano Clase (@fiumanoclase) Annie McGrath has teamed up with Fiumano Clase to create Art Is The Best Medicine, an exhibition of artworks by 50+ of Annie’s fellow comedians. Exhibiting are Vic Reeves, Jayde Adams, Harry Hill and Katy Wix to name but a few. Prices range from £60-£600, although that of Rob Auton is priced at £1million. 30% of all Sales are donated to Mental Health UK For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield Speaks to Josh Raz (@joshua_raz) Josh Raz perfectly combines two opposing methods of creating a painting. The figurative lures in the eye of the viewer, only to be diverted by the abstract. Never allowing the eye to rest, it is lead through a collage of brushstrokes left by the artist, generating a visual sense of uncertainty. That ‘visual sense of uncertainty’ is found among other works in Beyond Borders, a group show at Unit London that “Seeks to demonstrate that the expression of contrasting attitudes is not necessarily a cause for conflict”. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield visits The Other One (@the__other__one__) The Other One is a vibrant gallery in the historic market town of Saffron Waldon in North Essex. It was recently opened by couple Kirsty & Paul in the hope of injecting some much needed 21st Century culture onto the local art scene. Paul was a Metropolitan Police Officer for 17 years before meeting Kirsty and entering the contemporary art world. The Other One has already made quite an impact locally, with artists travelling up from London to show there. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.53 Philipp Humm - Mizog Art Podcast In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Philipp Humm (@philipprudolfhumm) Philipp Humm gave up his job as CEO of Vodaphone five years ago to become an artist. In that short time he has become a prolific producer of drawings, paintings, sculpture and film and reached the point where he is about to release his first full-length film; The Last Faust, featuring the Steven Berkoff as Dr Goodfellow. To see the trailer of The Last Faust, goto: www.philipphumm.art For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Adam Riches (@adamrichesart) Adam Riches is an artist that has amassed fans worldwide with the manner in which he produces portraits. Whilst ‘scribbling’, with pen onto paper, an imaginary form slowly develops among the loose lines. This method creates ghostly figures, almost floating from the paper. Adam also produces equally ghostly portraits on canvas using oil paint, rather than floating from a white surface, like his drawings, his painted figures appear to be slowly sinking into their deep and dark backgrounds. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Maggi Hambling Maggi Hambling has been one of Britain’s biggest names in figurative painting for several decades, one of the few ‘true characters’ in the art world and very much known as an artist’s artist. As well as figurative painting, Maggie also produces sculptures, two of which are public works. A Conversation with Benjamin Britton, on Alborough beach, Suffolk, the other A Conversation with Oscar Wilde, nr Trafalgar Square, London. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Elizabeth Waggett (@waggs_) Working as an art teacher in the UAE Elizabeth decided to make a dramatic change to her life and move to the USA in the hope of becoming a full-time artist. With nothing more than a one-way ticket and a bag full of dreams, Elizabeth headed off to New York. Before long her finely detailed monochromatic drawings, often hand finished with gold leaf, were getting her noticed. In only four years her original works are in collections all over the world, and has got herself into a position where she is able to give more time to here other passion, wildlife conservation. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to painter Lee Cutter (@leecutter_Studio) This is the second of several podcasts featuring artists that are associated with the prison arts charity Koestler Arts, who have their annual art exhibition at the Southbank’s Royal Festival Hall, this year entitled Another Me, until 3rd November. Lee Cutter discovered art whilst serving a 6 year prison sentence and over the following years he gained a BA & MA. He is now very active within the, arts in the criminal justice system and works full-time at Koestler Arts, where he met Jeremy Deller, who took him and several other ex-offenders to help him install his Pavilion at the Venice Biennial in 2013. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Johnny Costi (@johnny_costi) Johnny Costi is an ex-gang member and prisoner whose life was transformed thanks to art. He was the recipient of the Koestler Arts mentor ship programme, where he met Jeremy Deller, who took him and several other ex-offenders to help him install his Pavilion at the Venice Biennial in 2013. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to painter Vince Kamp (@vincekamp) Vince Kamp is a self-taught, figurative painter that is fascinated by the dark, gritty underground world of urban sub-culture, his paintings delve beneath the surface of social class. Heavily influenced by cinema, particularly the crime and gangster genres, Kamp says he likes to capture a moment of high tension, imagining there is something surreptitious going on in what could be a perfectly innocent situation. To see more of Vince’s work go to http://vincekamp.com/ or on social media @vincekamp. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to painter Susan Bunn (@susansilverbunn) This is the LAST of three episodes featuring artists from a group exhibition called ‘A River Runs Through It’, showing at Gallery Oxo at the base of The Oxo Tower, on London’s Southbank running from 4-8 September. Susan Bunn is a painter that has quite a unique ability of bringing a sense of tranquillity to her views of London. To see more of Susans’s work go to https://www.susanbunn.co.uk or on social media @susansilverbunn For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to art duo LoveJordan (@lovejordanart) This is the second of three episodes featuring artists from a group exhibition called ‘A River Runs Through It’, showing at Gallery Oxo at the base of The Oxo Tower, on London’s Southbank running from 4-8 September. LoveJordan is an art duo comprising of Johnny Love and Samuel Jordan. Their work feels like a feat of aesthetic endurance, at first sight. It can be row after row of small, corked bottles containing various amounts of pigments, quietly waiting to be noticed by the viewer. You would be wrong to presume that LoveJordan employ a team of assistance to create their work. One piece consisted of over 130,000 elements, which was carefully flown to the Miami Art Basel, by the Woolff Gallery. Fortunate for all involved, flying it home was not necessary, as it sold within hours. To see more of LoveJordan’s work go to https://www.lovejordan.net/or on social media @lovejordanart For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks digital artist Michael Wallner (@michaelwallnerart) This is the first of three episodes featuring artists from a group exhibition called ‘A River Runs Through It’, showing at Gallery Oxo at the base of The Oxo Tower, on London’s Southbank running from 4-8 September. For many years Michael had a successful career in TV production, but as with many artists I have spoken to, the pull of their creative pastime was too strong. Michael is best known for his works on brushed aluminium. He pays homage to eye-catching architecture, quite often views of London, coming to life with areas of bold, bright colours. To obtain the best composition, Michael will even take photographs from the open door of a helicopter flying over a city. To see more of Michael’s work go to https://www.michaelwallner.co.uk/or on social media @michaelwallnerart For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to jeweller Tessa Metcalfe (@tessametcalfe). When growing up in London’s East End, Tessa took great joy watching the pigeons scampering around in search of food and was taken aback when she heard them referred to as vermin. She did not see these beautiful birds as dirty creatures, as most others around her did. When studying illustration at University, Tessa attended a casing class and was shown how to make castings, she decided to cast a pigeon’s foot and from there evolved the idea of celebrating these ‘looked down upon’ birds, giving them the identity they deserved. From casting with gold, then adding gems, the self-taught jeweller from the East End quickly became one of the UK’s most exciting jewellers. To see more of Tessa’s work go to https://tessametcalfejewelery.co.uk or on social media @tessametcalfe For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to portrait artist Darren Baker (@darrenbakerart). Darren Baker approached The Prince’s Trust for guidance after completing his degree. Thanks to that guidance and support, along with a lot of hard work, by 2011 Darren Had been contacted by Buckingham Palace with a commission to paint an official portrait of HRH The Queen. In 2012 he was an official Olympic artist and has since been made the official artist to The Professional footballers Association. Darren created The Leanne Baker Trust, to help spread awareness of depression after his sister took her own life – to find out more http://www.leannebakertrust.org/ To see more of Lauren’s work go to https://darren-baker.com or on social media @darrenbakerart For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to multi-media artist Lauren Baker (@laurenbakerart). Lauren Baker Is possibly best known for her neon work, most notably her text piece, ‘Everything is going ti be Fucking Amazing’. Lauren is a very mindful and spiritual person, it was whilst travelling around the countries of South America that she had an epiphany to become an artist. Lauren’s reputation as an artist is growing at quite a rate. At the time of recording this podcast, Lauren was about to create her, Letter To Mother Earth, at the Tate Modern. To see more of Lauren’s work go to https://laurenbakerart.com or on social media @laurenbakerart For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Sign painter Alex May Hughes (@alexmayhughes). Alex Discovered Sign Painting after wanting to revisit a project she had undertaken on her graphic design degree involving typography, by chance her local art shop was running a sign painting workshop and the rest is history. Alex worked from home and would post her finished pieces online, while still working in retail to pay the bills. Being a life-long fan of the Simpsons, she used them as the subject in one piece, substituting their yellow skin for gold leaf. It sold immediately when posted online and they have been a huge part of her career ever since. Her smaller, more intimate pieces are now in such demand, she rarely works outside of her studio, only to occasionally assist fellow sign painters on larger jobs. To see more of Alex’s work go to https://alexmayhughes.co.uk or on social media @alexmayhughes For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to portrait artist Tim Gatenby (@therealtimgatenby), film maker turned portrait painter. During his BA in film-making, Tim started to be highly influenced by the graffiti that seemed to pop up overnight, feeling disheartened thinking of the sole painter when comparing it to the team of people and time required to produce a film. Being drawn towards oil portraiture, in the classical style, he soon travelled to Florence to study on the Atelier programme, where he stayed for two years. His latest series is Heroes, which is a humorous look back at the cultural icons of his youth, taking them from their nostalgic past and placing them in his dystopian future For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to sound artist Martyn Ware (@martynware), music producer and founding member of both Human League & Heaven 17. Martyn co-curated ReAnimate, an exhibition of sound spread over several rooms of the National Portrait Gallery where several artists were invited to create sound portraits, as part of the Late Shift Extra events. For The National Trust’s One and All project Martyn created What Does the Sea Say?, an interactive soundscape housed within a typical British beach hut. Although recordings were made by the sea, this work travelled around the UK. Martyn’s latest creation is an urban soundscape is entitled; Everything Old is New Again which accompanied the visual experience of the Forest of Imagination in Bath during the summer of 2019, where statements made by the old were read aloud by the young and vice versa (a link for which is found below). https://soundcloud.com/martynware/everything-old-is-new-again-stereo-binaural For more information of Martyn’s sound installations, past and present visit; www.illustriouscompany.co.uk Martyn is touring throughout 2019 with Heaven 17 For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Ben Eine (@einsigns). Ben Eine is one of the UK's best known Street Artists that travels the world adorning buildings with his bold and colourful messages, generally in a Circus type font. He and Banksy created Art on Walls, a screen-printing project that transferred their works off the wall onto canvas. In 2005, Ben produced his largest [illegal] artwork 'Scary', which still stands to this day, 14 years later. He now divides his time between his studio practice and his outdoor/large scale commissions. Ben is notorious for donating large amounts of work to charities and good causes. He featured twice in FaceValue2 exhibitions, curated by Gary Mansfield, in aid of the Katie Piper Foundation For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Shuby (@shubyart). Shuby started out with graffiti, but is today better known as a multi-medium artist that concentrates mainly in printing. She uses many cultural references in her work, that send the viewer back to their youth within moments This episode was recorded in Shuby's subterranean studio on the South coast of England. Shuby featured in FaceValue3 exhibitions, curated by Gary Mansfield, in aid of the Katie Piper Foundation For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Michelle Mildenhall (@michellemildenhall). Michelle uses layers of coloured latex to create portraits of iconic, generally female figures. Having been part of the fetish scene for several years, Michelle enjoys bringing these figures into the world of fetishism. She playfully transforms each figure using by adorning each with some form of sub-don/fetish clothing or accessories. Michelle lives on the south coast between the Brighton, known for its exciting and hedonistic nightlife and Hastings, renowned for an arts and crafts. Michelle's work captures that placement perfectly. Michelle has featured in all three FaceValue exhibitions, curated by Gary Mansfield, in aid of the Katie Piper Foundation For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Nettie Wakefield (@nettiedraws). Nettie studied at The Wimbledon School of Art where she devised the reverse portrait after taking a photo on her phone, during a lectur, of the back of a fellow student's head. She w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Dario Illari (@jealous_london) Dario Illari is owner and founder of Jealous Gallery and print studio in Shoreditch and Crouch End. Jealous Gallery has hosted both FaceValue2 and FaceValue3, a conceptual exhibition in aid of The Katie Piper Foundation the shows artwork that has had its 'identity changed at the hands of another'. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Livvy Kemp (@livvykemp) Although trained as a painter, Livvy Kemp produces large-scale, highly detailed landscapes [generally] using fine nibbed pens. Livvy's vast landscapes are a mixture of study, memory and fiction culminating in a beautifully tight and complex web of linear ink. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Katie Piper (@katiepiper_) Katie Piper is a British TV presenter that was attacked in 2007, by a stranger who threw acid into her face as she walked to work. This attack left her blind in one eye and horrific scarring on her face and chest; she has undergone more than 100 operations to date. This experience made her want to help others that have been left with similar burns and scars. Katie founded The Katie Piper Foundation, a charity that helps other survivors with their new identities. Gary also talks of FaceValue3/Dirty Work, an annual exhibition that he curates with the help of many of the UK’s finest artists – an exhibition that confronts identity changed by the hands of another. FaceValue3/Dirty Work is showing at Jealous East from 18-28 April and at Jealous North from 1-26 May 2019. All proceeds going to The Katie Piper Foundation. For more information please visit: The Katie Piper Foundation – www.thekatiepipefoundation.org FaceValue3/Dirty Work – www.facevaluekpf.com For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Emily Malice (@emilymalice) Emily Malice is one of the most sort-after artists in the UK, she is one of the many bold and powerful women that are rebalancing the gender scale of the once heavily male orientated industry. She is famed for her linear style mouth design, smiling or snarling and showing braces fixed to the teeth. As well as selling prints of her designs, along with her close friend Stephanie she has started the ethical clothing brand FILTHYCUTELDN. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Gita Joshi Gita Joshi is a curator, art dealer and the host of The Curator's Salon Podcast, where Gita has conversations with artists, curators and authors about making it in the art world. She gets behind the studio doors for entertaining and informative discussions about the journey through the visual arts, how projects were realised, ideas that informed new work and practical ways that artists can expand their audience and visibility. Gary & Gita met up at The Newport Street Gallery to record and feature on each others' podcasts, they were recorded in the on site cafeteria, where some background noise can be heard. To listen to each episode of The Curator's Salon Podcast goto https://thecuratorssalon.com For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Ben Oakley, owner and director of The Ben Oakley Gallery, in Greenwhich Market. After working in the film industry for several years, Ben turned his hand to Mosaic. Moving from one of the most laborious and time-consuming creative processes to probably the quickest, Ben discovered graffiti – being in the Secret Society of Super Villain Artists – Santa’s Grotty Show, alongside artists like Silent Bill & Banksy. Soon after Santa’s Grotty is when he opened the Gallery, selling the work of fellow graffiti artists and supporting local artists & charities. In September 2019, together with Scrap Artist Giles Walker (See episode 25), they will be undertaking their biggest art experience to date – MONSTER – an animatronics extravaganza. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Ray Richardson. Ray Richardson is a figurative painter from Woolwich, South East London, an environment that features heavily in his work. Another main feature of his work is an English Bull Terrier breed of dog, which symbolises the artist himself. Ray's painting style has a very cinematic feel, often having figures entering or leaving the frame, only half visible. This style led one critic to describe him as the Martin Scorsase of figurative painting. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Alice Irwin. Within less than six months of graduating from the Royal Collage of Art, Alice was selling her work via Flowers Gallery and had had a solo show at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Alice's studio is packed, floor to ceiling with sketches, prints and port folios. This is the by-product of being a prolific worker and having a fully-functional print studio within twenty paces of her studio door. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Giles Walker. Giles is a scrap artist that started his art-life travelling Europe with the infamous Mutoid Waste Company. His creation entitled 'Pole Dances' has travelled the world, while his largest creation, to date, 'The Last Supper' was housed at the Science Museum, in London for six Months. In this episode, he tells how along with The Ben Oakley Gallery, he is about to undertake his most ambitious project yet; 'Monster', which will be more of an art experience not to be missed. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Gina Soden. Gina is a photographic artist that enters once grand and regal buildings to capture images of the last remnants of beauty within those decaying walls. Back in the studio, her creative process produces artworks that are far from dark or macabre. She directs your eye, firstly to a strong focal point, then allows it to absorb the rest of the artwork which has equal measures of beauty, decay and intrigue. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Benjamin Murphy. Benjamin Murphy is an artist, Gallery director, lecturer, writer and art podcaster. As an artist, Benjamin is best known for using black electrical tape as his drawing material, producing quite powerful portraits, which are then sealed in a clear resin. Along with Nick Thompson, Benjamin started the Delphian Gallery, an artist run contemporary art gallery. For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mila Alexander. Mila was born in Kazakhstan to Russian parents and came to the UK around 15 years ago [from time of recording]. As a result of several years spent working in couture fashion, her super-realist portraits could be the cover of a fashion magazine. She spends a massive amount of time in her studio, as a result the evolution of her style is a little faster than most. Mila has recently been taken on by Maddox Gallery, so we could well be seeing a lot more of her in the near future For full line up of confirmed artists go to www.mizogart.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.