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Ministry of Arts PodcastREWIND Ep.31 Katie Piper - Ministry of Arts Podcast In this REWIND episode (recorded: Feb 2019) Gary Mansfield speaks to Katie Piper OBE (@katiepiper_) Katie Piper OBE is popular TV presenter/personality, model, writer, activist and a whole lot more.In 2008 she was horrifically attacked with acid, severely scarring her face and chest; she also lost the sight of her left eye.Katie later founded the Katie Piper Foundation, helping others’ deal with living with such injuries. In 2018, Gary Mansfield created an exhibition called FaceValue, where 30 artists would donate a piece of artwo...
2025-12-2845 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastREWIND Ep. 14: Bill Daggs - Ministry of Arts PodcastREWIND Ep. 14: Bill Daggs - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Bill Daggs (@billdaggs)In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Bill Daggs, a multidisciplinary artist who weaves painting, sculpture, installation, text, moving image, performance and sound into poetic explorations of urban rituals, memory and community.Rooted in a background as an MC, his visually narrative works blend social observation and nostalgic storytelling across media To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts F...
2025-08-1846 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastREWIND Ep.05 James Gray & Cafe Art - Ministry of Arts PodcastREWIND Ep.05 James Gray & Cafe Art - Ministry of Arts Podcast In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to James Gray & Cafe Art (@CafeArtUK) In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to both abstract artist James Gray and to Cafe Art, a group that helps and supports homeless artists.James has been mentored and supported by Cafe Art, making his journey out of homelessness a smoother transition.Each year Cafe Art distribute disposable cameras throughout London's homeless groups. With the images they produce, the 'My London' calendar is created.
2025-06-3056 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastREWIND Ep.04 Carrie Reichardt - Ministry of Arts Podcast In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Carrie Reichardt (@CarrieReichardt) Carrie Reichardt is not only one of Gary Mansfield's favourite artists, but one of his favourite people. She is such a multi-layerd person, a mosaic artist, a craftivist, she’s vocally opposed to death penalty and an all-round bloody good person, albeit a bit of an eccentric one.Carrie Reichardt is best known for her mosaic and ceramic work, her amazing home is testament to the quality of her work (look online) although she could start to incorporate texti...
2025-06-171h 08
Ministry of Arts PodcastREWIND: Ep. 01: Duggie Fields - Ministry of Arts PodcastREWIND to July 2018: Ep. 01: Duggie Fields - Ministry of Arts PodcastThe very first episode of The Mizog Art Podcast features conceptual Maximalist painter Duggie Fields.Duggie was the very first artist that corresponded with Gary Mansfield whilst he was in prison, Gary states that Duggie is the foundation stone of his new life as an artist, or a 'born again' artist, as Gary Jokingly refers to himself. See: http://www.mizogart.com for full listing.Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: podcast@m...
2025-05-1959 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.151 Rosalind Davis – (LIVE at The Factory Project)In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Rosalind Davis (@rosalindnldavis) Rosalind Davis invited Gary Mansfield to join her in conversation, in front of an audience at Thorp Stavri’s FACTORY PROJECT (21.10.2021), a museum scale exhibition where Rosalind was a curator and Gary showed via The Skip Gallery. As an artist the central concern of Rosalind Davis is the transformation and reconfiguration of architecture and space through multiple disciplines. Davis works within painting and installation and has exhibited nationally and internationally in a wide range of galleries and has had a number of solo shows in London. Her work is held in a...
2021-11-081h 16
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.146 Mark Beattie - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mark Beattie (@markbeattie_art) Mark Beattie MRSS is a British award-winning sculptor who has had a remarkable career so far winning the Midlands Open and the Xerxes Sculpture Prize in 2015. In the same year he was elected to the Royal Society of Sculptors (MRSS). In 2017 Mark was shortlisted for the Open Contemporary Young Artist Award run by The Biscuit Factory gallery in Newcastle, shortlisted for the international Rise Art Prize and long-listed for The Secret Art Prize by Curious Duke Gallery in London. Mark creates abstract s...
2021-10-1449 min
Art WankEpisode 82 - Gary Mansfield from Ministry of Arts Podcast, UKSend us a textFinally, we've found someone who swears more than us! Gary Mansfield is an artist and curator with a background in crime and prison time, It wasn't until Gary was inspired by an art teacher in prison that he took up art and became passionate about it. Whilst in prison he contacted young British artists at the time, such as Tracey Emin, who write back to him with encouragement for his new career in the arts. after leaving prison he completed a degree in Fine Art, he is now a successful artist, curator, and...
2021-10-121h 18
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.136 Jonathan Perugia - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jonathan Perugia (@jonathanperugia) Jonathan Perugia is a documentary, travel and commercial photographer and filmmaker. He launched Gaia Visual as a response to the challenges we face around the world, and a desire to serve, promote and collaborate with inspiring people and organisations who are focussed on solutions. My images and stories depend on warm relationships with people, a deep appreciation for my clients and their stakeholders, and both documentary and commercial expertise. For more information on the work of Jonathan Perugia go to https://www.gaiavisual.com In this episode Gary & Jonathan speak about a...
2021-08-2338 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.133 Jo Peel - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jo Peel (@jo_peel) Jo Peel is best known for her distinctive line drawings of our ever changing urban landscapes. Jo spends her time documenting the evolution of the cityscape, capturing demolition of the old to make way for the new. Jo’s illustrative style gives a heart-warming nod of respect to each environment she chooses as her subject, which are executed in a variety of mediums ranging from Paint on canvas and fine art prints to hand-painted animations and huge public murals. Jo’s latest animation GRAVITY can be viewed via https://www.jopee...
2021-08-0337 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.132 AK47 & The Banksy Job - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to AK47 aka Andy Link (@AK47TheArtist) AK47 is a well-known figure in urban/street art circles and an absolute pleasure to talk to; funny, bold, brash and just oozing Yorkshire charisma. He is also a self-proclaimed ‘art terrorist’, leader of Art Kieda; an “underground global network of arto-politkal activists”. AK47 tells us his amazing story, of an ongoing battle, lasting several years, over The Drinker, a statue by Banksy that he placed in a square, just off Shaftsbury Avenue, in London in 2004. Art Kieda drove a truck into London, took possession of it and reporte...
2021-07-2651 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.131 Yan Skates - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Yan Skates (@YanSkates) KCAW and the King’s Road Curve present a new floral sculpture installation, in memory of Advisory Board member Sarah Farrugia. Created by artist and florist Yan Skates, the artwork features a 2metre tall dog, made from discarded materials and living plants. This work is based on the lessons learnt by Skates whilst taking part in Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight, where they were asked to create large scale animals and creatures out of waste and plants. The work urges us to reimagine the way we live today. Using discard...
2021-07-1934 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.130 My Dog Sighs INSIDE - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to My Dog Sighs (@mydogsighs) After 10 years of giving his art away for free as part of the now infamous Free Art Friday project, My Dog Sighs has this year finally found himself strapped in to a well-deserved meteoric rise. With an incredible international following in Israel, Japan and of course the UK, five sold out shows under his belt, and a strong following of staunchly loyal fans on social media; My Dog Sighs is fast becoming an important figure on the contemporary art scene. My Dog Sighs INSIDE (We shelter here sometimes) ‘INSIDE’ opens Sa...
2021-07-1643 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.129 LR Vandy- Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to LR Vandy (@lrvandy) In her sculptures, LR Vandy brings together both found and made objects in order to create new meaning from seemingly unrelated mediums forced together. A large Jesmonite sculpture from the series Superhero Cog-Woman, this work, on view in Napoleon Garden for Summer 2021 as part of the *Kensington & Chelsea Art Festival, is a tribute to women throughout time, alluding to how women have often acted as the unmentioned drivers of industry, toiling long and hard but underrated, often overlooked and largely unrecognised. C...
2021-07-1258 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.128 Amy Jackson - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Amy Jackson (@thisisamyjackson) Amy Jackson is a conceptual artist with 15 years’ experience blending philosophy, nature and science to create meticulous immersive experiences in traditional galleries and unconventional spaces. Her work includes street art, happenings, photography, painting and found objects. Jackson explores issues such as climate change, consumerism, mental health, social inequalities and critically, how these themes are inextricably linked. Her work often exists outside of the ‘white cube’ and inside the communities it touches. Experience spans art commissions for *Kensington + Chelsea Art Week to public speaking on climate change. Her work has been featured in...
2021-07-0837 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.127 Philip Colbert - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Philip Colbert (@philipcolbert) Philip Colbert is a contemporary British artist based in London. Colbert works across the mediums of painting, sculpture, clothing, furniture and design. Colbert was described by Andre Leon Talley as "The godson of Andy Warhol" On 30 June, Colbert will unveil LOBSTEROPOLIS CITY, his first fully digital exhibition, opening within the ‘metaverse’ of Decentraland – seeing the artist’s lobster universe evolve into its latest iteration. Curated by globally renowned art auctioneer and dealer Simon de Pury at the Lobster Land Museum, the exhibition includes a series of NFT works available exclusively with NFT plat...
2021-07-0534 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.126 Ben Wakeling - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Ben Wakeling (@_benwakeling_) Ben Wakeling is a multi-disciplinary artist that really does use art to ‘give back’. Ben discovered art whilst receiving support during a secure mental health assessment. He found the art therapy being most beneficial part of the after care. Since then, Ben has gone on to create the *Hackney Wick Life Drawing classes, deliver regular art [therapy] experiences for those within NHS secure hospitals and opened the **Outsider Gallery (London’s innovative art gallery exhibiting original works from NHS trusts in Forensic, CAMHS, HMP, secure units, care settings and the exclude...
2021-07-0144 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.125 Zak Ové - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Zak Ové (@zakove) Zak Ové is a London based multi-disciplinary artist working in film, sculpture and photography to reclaim old world mythologies in new world source materials and technologies. His fascination with the interplay between antiquity and the future is inspired by masking rituals and traditions of Trinidadian carnival that is itself rooted in a struggle for emancipation. Ové’s work is in celebration of the power of play, the juxtaposition of parody and sacred ritual and the blurring of edges between reality and fantasy, flesh and spirit. His use of non-traditional materials: copper...
2021-06-2844 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.124 Sarah Hardie - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Sarah Hardie (@sarahhardie.art) Sarah’s practice deals with how we live in the world, the intimate and extimate nature of the human voice and how we connect through it, via language and other forms of aural communication. The concept of resonance itself captures within it the potential for both love (if love is an echoing or recognition and acknowledgement of the self by another (‘I rebound I am light’, Roland Barthes), and loss (in the temporal nature of echoes). These ideas are always at the heart of her work. Sarah was awarded the ina...
2021-06-2449 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.123 Graphic Rewilding- Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Lee Baker of Graphic Rewilding (@graphic_rewilding) Lee baker [like Catherine Borowski, ep.104] is one half Baker & Borowski, that has given us, among other things, The skip Gallery and now Graphic rewilding. Lee has been a commercial music producer for many years, using its income to fund Baker & Borowski projects to bypass the bureaucratic process of funding applications. Their latest, Graphic Rewilding, delivers exactly what the title states… Large-scale graphic floral worlds placed in a contradictive environment, be it a factory window, wall...
2021-06-211h 09
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.122 Lily Lewis - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Lily Lewis (@tigerlilylewis) Lily Lewis is a multi-disciplinary artist, her works range from painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media pieces. She has had works shown in both group and solo exhibitions in London, New York, LA and Paris. Her current exhibition is ‘Safe Places’ at Petersham Nurseries, in Covent Garden. Lily Lewis addresses vulnerability and the projected self in her new collection "Safe Places", raising funds for domestic abuse victims in partnership with *Refuge; a UK charity, providing specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. *If you are a victim of domesti...
2021-06-1441 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.121 Edie Baker - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Edie Baker (@Ediebakerart) Specialising in collage, contemporary artist Edie Baker creates new narratives from predominantly ephemeral images sourced from magazines, books or those discarded on the street. Larger works are created by digitally printing previously treated images onto stretched canvasses which are then embellished with shapes, patterns and forms that enhance or detract from certain areas of the original. Content is often brutally cut or edited, resulting in final pieces that speak more of what is absent, rather than that whi...
2021-06-0744 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.119 Louise Hall - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Louise Hall (@Louise_hall_art) Fresh out of university, Louise created her first exhibition away from her fellow students. Gary met Louise via ART IN THE AGE OF NOW at Fulham Town Hall, where Louise was representing the Kensington and Chelsea art Week, that starts on 24th June. "As a UK based multidisciplinary artist that focuses on performance, printmaking and sculpture. To explore conversations on postcolonial ideas around the Black British experience in the UK and the diaspora. Investigating through materiality of fabric and language to investigate social issues within the UK a...
2021-05-2742 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.118 Orlanda Broom - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Orlanda Broom (@OrlandaBroom) Orlanda's main practice is painting which takes two distinct forms: lush, exotic landscapes and abstract pieces. Connecting these bodies of work is a strong sense of colour, references to organic forms and the exploration of the mediums she works with. The abstract paintings are created through a process that involves no intervention with tools or brushes, just the flow and manipulation of the medium on the canvas. There is an immediacy and freshness borne out of this way of working which is complementary to the layered aspect of...
2021-05-2443 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.117 MC Llamas & Abigail Fallis - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this double episode Gary Mansfield speaks to both MC Llamas (@MC.Llamas) about the rooms that she is curating of female only artists in ART IN THE AGE OF NOW at the Fulham Town Hall, and Abigail Fallis (@abigailfallisart), who’s banana sculpture raises a smile to all that see it. This iconic, deserted 51,000 sq ft Victorian space in West London, empty for over ten years plays host to ‘Art in the Age of Now’, a group exhibition that brings together contemporary art, live music, talks and performance art, created by Art Below (@artbelow). ART IN THE AGE OF NOW runs...
2021-05-2025 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.116 ART IN THE AGE OF NOW - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Ben Moore of Art Below (@ArtbBlow) as the walk from room to room around the beautiful Fulham Town Hall, which is hosting ART IN THE AGE OF NOW from 20 May – 06 June 2021. This iconic, deserted 51,000 sq ft Victorian space in West London, empty for over ten years plays host to ‘Art in the Age of Now’, a group exhibition that brings together contemporary art, live music, talks and performance art. Fulham Town Hall owners Ziser will then redevelop the building and give the iconic space a new lease of life as a creative, community hub and...
2021-05-1745 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.115 Geoffrey Harrison (pt.2) - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Geoffrey Harrison (@GeoffreyHarrison) Geoffrey Harrison is originally from Manchester in the north of England. After completing an undergraduate degree in Fine Art Printmaking from the School of Art in Hull, he lived in Japan for several years. After returning to the UK to complete an MA in London, Geoffrey now lives and works in London where he was Artist in Residence at Barts Pathology Museum at St. Bart's Hospital and recently completed a Leverhulme residency at The Royal Veterinary College. He has a studio in Bermondsey and exhibits in the UK and internationally. Hi...
2021-05-1252 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.115 Geoffrey Harrison (pt.1) - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Geoffrey Harrison (@GeoffreyHarrison) Geoffrey Harrison is originally from Manchester in the north of England. After completing an undergraduate degree in Fine Art Printmaking from the School of Art in Hull, he lived in Japan for several years. After returning to the UK to complete an MA in London, Geoffrey now lives and works in London where he was Artist in Residence at Barts Pathology Museum at St. Bart's Hospital and recently completed a Leverhulme residency at The Royal Veterinary College. He has a studio in Bermondsey and exhibits in the UK and internationally. Hi...
2021-05-1051 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.114 Fiona Grady - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Fiona Grady (@fiona_grady) Fiona Grady creates site-responsive drawings on walls, windows and floors using sequences of dispersing geometric shapes. The artworks are spatial systems composed from repeating intervals that expand in proportion or direction. The use of repetition is a means to set in place an unconscious balance or understanding, that can be interrupted by the introduction of a changeable factor. This challenges the viewers reading of the drawing asking them to consider its internal logic. Fiona’s work is currently on view as part of the Kensington & Chelsea Art Week 2021 (@kcawlondon) For m...
2021-05-0337 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.113 Lee Cavaliere/VOMA - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Lee Cavaliere of VOMA (@vomaspace) Lee Cavaliere is a private art dealer and curator, based in London. Following a number of years working with the Tate’s Collection displays, he moved on to the commercial sector, delivering contemporary exhibitions programmes at Max Wigram Gallery and the Fine Art Society on Bond Street, London. He has presented artists at dozens of art fairs and international exhibitions. Lee is the founder of The Sixteen Trust – https://www.thesixteen.org and Director of the world’s first entirely online art museum VOMA. VoMA is a unique opportunity...
2021-04-261h 00
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.112 Anneka Rice - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Anneka Rice (@annekariceart) Anneka Rice is a house-hold name as a TV presenter, broadcaster, journalist, a stand-up comedian, and since the mid-90's has been an avid painter. Anneka studied at The Chelsea Collage of Art, has been attending Maggi Hambling's Master classes for several years, has taken part in Sky Arts Celebrity Portrait Artist 2019 and featured on Grayson Perry's Art Club. For more information on the work of Anneka Rice go to www.https://www.annekariceart.com
2021-04-2055 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.111 Michael Peppiatt - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Art Historian Michael Peppiatt (@drmichaelpeppiatt) Michael Peppiatt has become internationally respected as an expert in 20th Century art since first joining the Observer newspaper in 1964 as Junior Art Critic. He was friends with and biographer to Francis Bacon, writing extensively about many areas of his life and practice. Recently Michael has curated an exhibition at Ben Brown Fine Arts in London, featuring the work of Frank Auerbach & Tony Bevan; titled What is a Head? Michael’s major exhibition at The Royal Academy of Arts; Francis Bacon: Man and Beast was postponed due to Covi...
2021-04-1244 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.110 Katy Wix - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Katy Wix (@really_katywix) As well as being an award winning comedian and actress, Katy has also created visual art since a small child, being accepted into the Royal Academy’s 2018 on her first application. As contestant in series 9 of TV’s Taskmaster, she stomped home winning every creative round. Katy is best known for her television roles as Daisy in Not Going Out, Carole in Stath Lets Flats, Mary in Ghosts and Sarah Ferguson in The Windsors. On April 15th 2021, Katy is releasing her memoir, Delicacy. To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per...
2021-04-061h 04
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.109 Chelsea Lee Winterbottom - Ministry of Arts PodcasThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Chelsea Lee Winterbottom (@ChelseaLeeWinterbottom) Chelsea Lee Winterbottom is an abstract painter selling in the commercial art world, very often [pre-march 2020] participating in art fairs, interacting face-to-face with the public, a daunting task that can test the confidence of anyone. Chelsea oozes fun and personality, and is confident in her art and practice, all of which is prevalent in this conversation. However, her confidence turns to insecurity when relaying the huge amount of emotion, she applies to her canvas’. Imposter syndrome, seeking our identity or just finding one’s place in the art world is a jour...
2021-03-3157 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.108 Will Claridge - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Will Claridge (@willclaridge.art) With his Art is for Everyone approach, Will Claridge combines photographs of the everyday with spontaneous action painting, to create the starting point for the viewer to start a visual journey. This very inclusive mind-set could have been a factor in him landing the position as Manager at Roys Art Fair. “Painting, Installation, Photography/video and Performance are a few of the disciplines and mediums in which Claridge works freely in interpretation and experimentation. His biggest inspiration is travel and the poetics of everyday life. Claridge’s primary ambition is to cre...
2021-03-2545 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.107 Kate Murdoch - Ministry of Arts PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Kate Murdoch (@Katemurdochartist) Kate Murdoch lives and works in London. Her work centres around a lifelong passion for collecting. She was awarded the Shape Open prize in 2016, and her award winning work, selected by Yinka Shonibare, is in the Shape Arts permanent collection. Kate Murdoch's work is inspired by her personal experience. Her artistic practice revolves around assemblage and installation with found objects, mostly from the everyday and dating from the last century. Murdoch is interested in objects as clear indicators of the passage o...
2021-03-1853 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.106 Jenny Eclair - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Jenny Eclair (@jennyeclair1960) As well as being a house-hold name as a comedian and writer, Jenny Éclair is an avid painter. Her love of painting led to her hosting a daily art show called Draws Off, which also has Diana Ali (@diana_artist_curator) as artist’s mentor. Jenny Eclair, has been a stand-up comic for donkeys’ years, she was the first woman to win the coveted Perrier Award at the Edinburgh festival in 1995 and hasn’t stopped banging on about it ever since. Since then she has als...
2021-03-1140 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.105 R.I.P Duggie Fields - Ministry of Arts PodcastToday, Gary Mansfield revisits Episode 01 Duggie Fields (@duggiefields) who passed away on Sunday 7th March after a short illness. Duggie was the first of many artists to correspond with Gary Mansfield, when he first discovered art and was fundamental in Gary’s life as an artist. Duggie referred to himself as a Maximalist and described by Martin Green as “The missing Pop Art link between Patrick Caulfield and Julian Opie” Duggie would often appear in fashion magazines and across Social Media with friends such as Andrew Logan, Zandra Rhodes and Pam Hogg. In 2012 he was given his first solo show in 20 year...
2021-03-081h 07
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.104 Skip Gallery - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Skip Gallery (@skipgallery) SKIP Gallery is an ongoing collaborative artwork, created by artistic duo Baker & Borowski. Their idea is to offer opportunities for artistic interventions in unexpected places, utilising a specially modified skip. Skips are part of our everyday lives, providing the means with which we voraciously dismantle and renew our urban environment. They are so prevalent that we barely notice them. They represent that which we want to jettison, to forget, and so there is a profound irony in the creation of artistic works, housed in a skip.
2021-03-0453 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.103 Abi Joy Samuel - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Abi Joy Samuel (@AbiJoySamuelArt) Abi Joy Samuel is an emerging full-time artist. She is a part of an art collective based in East London with artist's Henrik Uldalen and Tiffany Cole. Her practice evolves around large scale oil-painted portraits focusing on her gender and sexuality. Having taken her Art And Design foundation at the prestigious Central Saint Martins and later obtaining a degree in Fashion Design at the University of Westminster, Abi has a wealth of artistic training and experience that merges fine art with fashion to explore human experience. Abi has worked for som...
2021-02-2545 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastJackson Superhero – MoA Bonus Episode 02This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Author Darren Garwood (@jacksonsuperhero1) Darren Garwood is a children’s storybook author that created a Superhero character named after his Son Jackson. Jackson Superhero might not be a real name, but it is a story about a real boy, and as the name suggests, Jackson is far from ordinary. By day, a rare disease limits his ability to move freely, but at night he is far from grounded. When the sleeping hours come around, and weightlessness takes over, Jackson takes to the skies. He knows what it means to need the support of others, which...
2021-02-1839 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.102 David Henty - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to David Henty (@davidhenty_art) “He has painted more Lowery’s that Lowery” David’s history as an artist started, appropriately enough, with a short stint in HM Prison for forgery in the mid-1990s. It was while serving the sentence that David was inspired to start painting after being seduced by the stories of the artists he’d study. Fascinated by their technical genius, he became more and more interested in attaining a level of expertise and being ‘connected’ to the very psyche of the artists. Before long he taught himself, through rigorous preparation and a wholly imme...
2021-02-151h 01
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.101 Jo McLaughlin - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Jo McLaughlin (@josarthistory) Jo McLaughlin is an art historian, curator, writer and arts for all champion. She writes and presents on all topics art historical and presents the Jo's Art History Podcast. Her approach to the subject is entertaining and engaging, with an aim of bringing art history to audiences in a time where funding to the arts is being continuously cut. Jo believes stimulating art historical content should be available to everyone and feels that presenting and writing in a fun and relaxed way will help break down the traditional elitism around the sub...
2021-02-0858 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.100 Gary Mansfield - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Gary Mansfield (@MizogArt) Gary Mansfield topped his listeners poll for which artist to have guest for the 100th episode. Gary then thought it fun to interview himself, unaware of the editing feat that that would entail. For this strangest of strange episodes, Gary invited Gary along to his studio to have a [socially distanced] fun, honest and open chat about his amazing art journey as well as his day-to-day life. Buckle up!!! For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com...
2021-01-221h 30Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.100 Gary Mansfield - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Gary Mansfield (@MizogArt) Gary Mansfield topped his listeners poll for which artist to have guest for the 100th episode. Gary then thought it fun to interview himself, unaware of the editing feat that that would entail. For this strangest of strange episodes, Gary invited Gary along to his studio to have a [socially distanced] fun, honest and open chat about his amazing art journey as well as his day-to-day life. Buckle up!!! For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com...
2021-01-221h 30
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.99 Amy Beager - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Amy Beager (@amybeager) Amy Beager lives and works from her studio in Chelmsford, UK. Beager was selected as a winner for the Delphain Gallery open call 2020 and started exhibiting her work in London last year. Her painting ‘The Blue Room’ was recently on display at Saatchi Gallery as part of the group exhibition ‘Antisocial Isolation’ curated by Delphian Gallery. Beager's work was recently acquired by Soho House and has been placed in multiple private collections throughout Europe, Australia, USA, Taiwan and Canada. For more information on the work of Amy Beager go to www.amybeager.com...
2021-01-1136 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastThe Virtual Figure - Bonus EpisodeThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to The Virtual Figure (@thevirtualfigure) For this Bonus Episode we speak to Tiffany Cole & Abi Joy Samuel, both artists, life-models and founders of The Virtual Figure, a figurative artists’ platform, conducted over the Conferencing App, Zoom. “Incentivised by the global pandemic, artists Tiffany Cole and Abi Joy Samuel founded 'The Virtual Figure' online life drawing sessions. By bringing aspiring artists from all over the World, The Virtual Figure provides the chance to practice figure drawing, whilst working virtually alongside major figurative artists. For the first time, attendees can copy line for line the most intricate of tech...
2021-01-0127 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.98 Taya De La Cruz - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Taya De La Cruz (@handwrittenart) Taya De La Cruz is an artist that is relatively new to the artworld. She painstakingly creates decorative artworks using handwritten micro-text. “Taya is a half-Spanish, half-Indian Londoner who was raised in sleepy southern Spain and educated in Gibraltar. She trained as an actress, and found her way into visual art organically.” For more information on Taya De La Cruz and her work go to www.handwrittenart.com For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on A...
2020-12-3044 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.97 Dale Grimshaw - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Dale Grimshaw (@dale_grimshaw) Dale Grimshaw was born in Lancashire, in the North of England. During a difficult childhood, his drawing and painting became extremely important to him. He developed his skills at college, firstly with an Art Foundation course at Blackburn College and later he studied fine art to degree level at Middlesex University in London. Dale has a successful gallery career. He has had five solo shows in Signal Gallery, London and numerous group shows including those Berlin, Paris, New York, Stockholm and Ro...
2020-12-211h 06
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.96 Eliza Hopewell - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Koestler Arts (@elizahopewell) Often described as an unapologetic artist, Eliza Hopewell went from artistic business idea to successful artist in a matter of weeks. An article in Vogue Magazine, on her [Matisse inspired] loose style of drawing and painting portraits on regular dinner plates, would have people queuing to place a commission. Moving away from commissions, Eliza started to place more of her own identity into her work. Her paintings celebrated the female form, whilst mixing perfect quantities of humour and political stance, gi...
2020-12-141h 06
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.95 Ben Moore/Art Below - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Ben Moore (@benmoore_curator) Ben Moore is a British art curator, entrepreneur and artist. He is the founder and curator of Art Below, a contemporary art organisation that places art in public spaces and has had shows in England, Germany, Japan and the United States. He is also the founder and curator of Art Wars, an exhibition of designs based on the Imperial Stormtrooper helmets from Star Wars. Moore founded Art Below in 2006 to present contemporary art on space traditionally used for advertising in London Underground stations, debuting as an exhibition of 20 artists across 20 sta...
2020-12-0747 minMinistry of Arts PodcastEp.95 Ben Moore/Art Below - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Ben Moore (@benmoore_curator) Ben Moore is a British art curator, entrepreneur and artist. He is the founder and curator of Art Below, a contemporary art organisation that places art in public spaces and has had shows in England, Germany, Japan and the United States. He is also the founder and curator of Art Wars, an exhibition of designs based on the Imperial Stormtrooper helmets from Star Wars. Moore founded Art Below in 2006 to present contemporary art on space traditionally used for advertising in London Underground stations, debuting as an exhibition of 20 artists across 20 sta...
2020-12-0747 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.94 Koestler Arts 2020 - Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.94 Koestler Arts 2020 - Ministry of Arts Podcast This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Koestler Arts (@KoestlerArts) Koestler Arts is the UK’s best-known prison arts charity. They encourage people in the criminal justice system to change their lives by participating in the arts. They share those artworks with the public, so people can witness this diverse range of voices, stories and talent. Koestler Artsinspire participation in the arts in the criminal justice system through Awards and Feedback, Mentoring, Sales, Exhibitions and Events. They increase public awareness of the potential of people in the criminal justice system through Exhibitions and Event...
2020-11-3040 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.93 Margo McDaid - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Margo McDaid (@margoinmargate) Margo McDaid, known on Social Media as Margo in Margate, has accumulated quite a following thanks to her simple, yet extremely inviting and friendly portraits. Ten years after giving herself the task of creating a painting a day. Margo’s work now sells faster than she can make it. Primarily through the Craft website Etsy, but since the Summer of 2019, they have been a huge success in Martgate’s Turner Contemporary. Margo’s vintage style portraits are based on no-one, but appear to be everyone & anyone and her use of colour emits a j...
2020-11-231h 08
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.92 Abigail Fallis- Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Abigail Fallis (@abigailfallisart) Abigail Fallis studied silver-smithing and metalwork at Camberwell College of Art. She now lives and works in Gloucestershire. Fallis has shown consistently across Britain, including solo shows at galleries including: Beaux Arts Cork Street, Trolley gallery, London and Pangolin London. In 2009 a public sculpture by Fallis was installed in Newcastle Upon Tyne’s Forth Square, entitled DNA DL90; a monumental 9-meter high structure made of supermarket shopping trolleys, which is now permanently on show at The Line-London. She was the first sculptor-in-residence at the Pangolin gallery in October 2008 - which culminated in a s...
2020-11-1656 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.91 Halim Flowers - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Halim Flowers (@halimflowers) Halim Flowers is an artist, writer and activist from Washington DC, that used his creativity to bring light into his dark situation. On March 21, 2019, after serving 22 years and 2 months behind bars, Halim was released back into society. Since his release, he has worked with Kim Kardashian for her documentary “The Justice Project”, performed spoken word with Kanye West at his famous ‘Sunday Service’, received the Halcyon Arts Lab and Echoing Green fellowships. Halim has spoken at several universities and conferences around the country about the impa...
2020-11-0942 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.90 Martin Green/DouVision - Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.90 Martin Green/DouVision - Ministry of Arts Podcast This week Gary Mansfield speaks to Martin Green (@martin_green_sound) As a DJ during the early 90's, Martin Green founded the club SMASHING, which was epicentre of the Britpop scene. He became features editor of Beige magazine, interviewing various cult figures, artists and actors. In addition, he reviews plays, shows and events for the publication In 2012, Martin teamed up with James Lawler and established DuoVision to curate exhibitions by undervalued artists, photographers and designers aiming to engage a wider audience. DuoVision...
2020-10-3035 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.89 Ben Tallon - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Ben Tallon (@bentallon) Ben Tallon is an illustrator, hand painted lettering specialist, author and host of Arrest All Mimics podcast. He has developed a unique, organic, energetic brand of image making with many clients including Channel 4, The Guardian, World Wrestling Entertainment, Penguin Books, The Premier League and Unicef among many others. The style is highly diverse and works across many disciplines, for print, digital, animated, live, set design and large scale media. Ben's passion for the creative industry and forward thinking led to having his debut book, Champagne and Wax Crayons. In October 2020, Ben Tal...
2020-10-2631 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.88 Richard Wilson RA - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to one of the world’s most innovative sculptors; Richard Wilson. Richard Wilson is one of Britain’s most renowned sculptors. He is internationally celebrated for his interventions in architectural space which draw heavily for their inspiration from the worlds of engineering and construction. Wilson has exhibited widely nationally and internationally for over thirty years and has made major museum exhibitions and public works in countries as diverse as Japan, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Australia and numerous countries throughout Europe. Wilson has also represented Britain in the Sydney, Sao Paulo, Veni...
2020-10-191h 36
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.87 Mikey Georgeson - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Mikey Georgeson (@bloodandbrambles). Mikey Georgeson has been a musician/songwriter and visual artist for as long as he can remember. Performing as Mr Solo, then later lead singer of David Devant and His Spirit Wife, Mikey enjoyed closely interacting with the audience, something he often brings to his visual work. Mikey Georgeson is a multi-disciplined artist that uses painting, drawing, video, installation or performance in his practice. Five years after beginning a doctorate, in 2019 Mikey was awarded a doctorate at the University of East London. For more information on Mikey Georgeson and his work go...
2020-10-121h 02
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.86 Background Bob - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Nathan, the Father of Background Bob (@background_bob) Background Bob is a severely disabled young lad, that just so happened to make hundreds of new friends during lock-down, by collaborating with some of the biggest names on the Street Art scene. Before long he had artists from all over the World contacting him asking him to join in. He hand-painted 250 cardboard backgrounds to be transformed into new collaborative artworks by his new friends. Background Bob, his family and friends have now created a book titled Background Bob & His Amazing Friends containing images of each co...
2020-10-0542 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.85 Sarah Maple - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Sarah Maple (@sarahmapleart) Sarah Maple is a multi-disciplined artist that takes a very British approach to confront very British attitudes. Being of mixed race (Mother is Kenyan and Father British) and having been brought up a Muslim, Sarah has witnessed bigotry and discrimination from various directions, be it racial, cultural, sexual, etc. Since winning the New Sensations award in 2007, straight out of University, she has developed an ingenious tool to highlight and confront the aforementioned bigotry and discrimination; Sarah applies the perfect amount of satirical humour into her work, that the viewer is forced, be...
2020-09-2853 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.84 Gerald O’Dowd - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Gerald O’Dowd. Gerald is a multi-disciplined artist; whose work predominantly focuses on mental health. He had quite a hectic life growing up in Woolwich, SE London, as part of a fairly large Irish family, 4 brothers and a sister. His family would later be pushed into the limelight in the early 80’s, when his brother George formed the iconic group Culture Club. Gerald had been experiencing mental health issues for some time, which culminated in him being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and being held in a secure Hospital for several years. The classes he took as...
2020-09-2141 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.83 Lyle Owerko 9/11 SpecialThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Lyle Owerko (@lyleowerko) Lyle Owerko is a Canadian Photographer that has lived in several countries, he currently resides in LA. On September 11th 2001, Lyle became responsible for capturing one of the most dramatic photographs since the invention of the camera. Having not yet unpacked from a recent flight, Lyle grabbed his camera bag as the explosion of the first plane hitting Tower #1 was heard. With panic and debris filling the Manhattan air, Lyle, like everyone else, thought it was a devastating accident, until the second plane was seen banking around in the direction of Tow...
2020-09-111h 08
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.82 Natasha Dove - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Natasha Dove (@dvsy_artography). Natasha Dove has only taken the leap to show the world her work during lock-down. Producing photography within an urban environment is the first step of Natasha’s artwork. She spending hours in post-production to create a secondary artwork from each image, what Natasha calls her Artography. Being a bold, intriguing, almost abstract image, each piece of Artography entices and draws in the viewer. It is only upon closer inspection that one discovers the manipulation of the underlying urban image. For more information on Natasha Dove and her work go to...
2020-09-0151 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.81 Matt Jukes - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Matt Jukes (@mattjukes). Matt Jukes is an Australian print-maker that made London his home in 2004. Known for his mountainous, sounds caped mono-prints, Matt is in the process of adjusting his practice to create works on canvas. In this episode, Matt tells how music plays a vital role in both his mono-prints and his current work, the impacted of the closure of art fairs and how lock-down may have an ever-lasting effect on the relationship between the gallery and the artist. For more information on Matt Jukes and his work go to www.mattjukes.ink For...
2020-08-261h 12
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.80 David Iain Brown - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to David Iain Brown (@davidiainbrown). David Iain Brown grew up in a fishing village on the South West coast of Scotland, being the only one of his friends or family with an interest in art. He studied his BA in Printmaking and MA in Fine Art at Gray's School of Art - Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. After completing his MA, David moved to Glasgow where he has seen his practice rapidly evolve. His mixed media paintings are created with echoes of his printmaking past. His mundane, everyday objects are often held in place by de...
2020-08-1752 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.79 Ryan Callanan a.k.a RYCA - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Ryan Callanan (@RYCA _Artist). Ryan Callanan is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work pays a humorous homage to his love of Hip-Hop, the rave scene and the Star Wars franchise, he often combines these influences with other religious and cultural figures to create a remix of nostalgic iconography. Famous artworks will be will be directly repurposed in a print edition, seeming to have been rapidly ‘tagged’ with a dripping neon smiley face. The Mona Lisa, Warhol’s Marylyn and even the World Cup itself have been daubed with the RYCA-mouflage brush. For full line up of confi...
2020-08-071h 00
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.78 Daniel Baker - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Daniel Baker. Being from the Gypsy/Roma community, Daniel's work embraces and takes ownership of 'outsiders' perceptions, stereotypes and even prejudice of that community. By reflecting and sharing its multi-layered and complex cultural history, Daniel's visual information bridges the gap between perception and reality of Roma life. Daniel has a PhD in Gypsy Visuality: Gell's Art Nexus and its potential for artists, from the Royal College of Art, London. In 2019 Daniel curated FUTUROMA at the 58th International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale. He acted as exhibitor...
2020-07-2454 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.77 Jacqueline de Montaigne - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Jacqueline de Montaigne (@jdmontaigne) Jacqueline is a figurative/mural artist that lives just outside Portugal’s capital, Lisbon. As you will discover, as well as being an amazing artist, Jacqueline is something of a polymath, having extensive knowledge in several areas. Something she attributes to have always had an inquisitive mind that she cannot seem to rest. Most of the work Jacqueline creates has socio-political undertones, some more visible than others. This podcast was recorded using the built-in software of the conferencing app Zoom, which is reflected in the audio quality. For full line up of co...
2020-07-131h 03
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.76 Tiffany Cole - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Tiffany Cole (@tiffanycoleart) Within just four years, Tiffany Cole has become well known from both sides of the easel. She is a figurative artist, predominantly using the female form in monochromatic tones using pencil and pastel, although she has recently started to introduce paint for texture and colour. During lock-down Tiffany has kept her fellow figurative artists supplied with a muse, by modelling for them over the internet conferencing app Zoom. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acas...
2020-07-0248 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.75 Alison Lapper MBE - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Alison Lapper MBE (@alison_lapper_mbe) Born with no arms and shortened legs, Alison Lapper spent most of her childhood trying to piece together her own identity. Her extraordinary background and passion for creativity has given us one of the county’s most inspirational artists. Alison’s reputation was bolstered when Marc Quinn created his modern day ‘Venus de Milo’ for Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth, a white marble sculpture of the 8 months pregnant Alison titled, ‘Alison Lapper Pregnant’. That sculpture also went on to be shown at the Venice Biennal...
2020-06-251h 01
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.74 Roy’s People - Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Roy’s People (@royspeople) Roy’s People is the brainchild of Roy Tyson, an entrepreneurial artist that started to generate nan income from his work within just a few months. He went on to create Roy’s Art Fair and Roy’s Art Gallery. Using miniature figures, Roy has the ability to react to cultural events and create an artwork and have it for sale in a matter of hours. For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: info@ministryo...
2020-06-1859 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.73 Oliver Malin – Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Oliver Malin (@malinoliver) Oliver Malin has moved away from figurative painting, for which was making a quite a name for himself, to making [near] daily cultural documentations in the form of his Bath Chronicles. Describing himself as a domestic war correspondent, Oliver reacts to the articles on Apple news during his daily bath, sometimes with music or on-screen filters. Each Sunday Oliver, accompanied by MC Llamas joins @artlyst founder, Paul Carter Robinson to discuss the week’s arts & culture topics. For...
2020-06-1138 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.72 Frikkx – Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Frikkx (@frikkx_art) Frikkx is a man of many talents; a producer of music, art and even beer. He has lived in various countries, for long periods of time and has adopted parts of their culture and customs, which has definitely remoulded his identity. Having been in the UK for 15 years, he has shown at art fairs for several, along with friend Matt Jukes, they created the V-Art.Show., a virtual art fair using the conferencing app ZOOM. Their next show is 4th June, 6-9pm...
2020-06-0459 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.71 Prachi Gothi – Ministry of Arts PodcastThis week Gary Mansfield speaks to Prachi Gothi (@prachigothi) Prachi completed her BA in Mumbai then moved to London to study at Chelsea for her Masters. She is an abstract artist that most definitely brought with her, the vibrancy of Mumbai, her paintings are often a ball of shapes and textures that explode with colour before you. Prachi is part of the V-Art.Show, an art fair that takes place on June 4th, 6-9pm (London time) via the video meeting App Zoom. To find out more go to www.v-art.show...
2020-05-2837 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.70 Unskilled Worker – Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.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 perso...
2020-05-1852 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.69 The Loveless Artist– Ministry of Arts PodcastThis 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 wi...
2020-05-071h 02
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.68 The V-Art.Show – Ministry of Arts PodcastThis 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 l...
2020-05-0221 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.67 Christian Furr – Ministry of Arts PodcastThis 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: info@ministryofarts.org ...
2020-04-2046 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.66 Mark Sloper– Ministry of Arts PodcastThis 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: info@ministryofarts.org Social Media: @ministryofartsorg
2020-04-0650 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.65 Rob Munday – Ministry of Arts PodcastThis 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-u...
2020-03-2357 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.64 ladypat – Ministry of Arts PodcastThis 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: info@ministryofarts.or...
2020-03-0957 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.63 Louise McNaught – Ministry of Arts PodcastThis 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: info@ministryofarts.o...
2020-02-2725 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.62 Safe Ground – Ministry of Arts PodcastIn 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 t...
2020-02-171h 12
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.61 Ryan Stanier – The Other Art FairIn 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: podcast@ministryofarts.org Social Media: @ministryofartsorg H...
2020-02-0630 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.60 Sally Whelan – Ministry of Arts PodcastIn 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: info@ministryofarts.org Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2737 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.59 Wilfrid Wood – Ministry of Arts PodcastIn 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 knowl...
2020-01-1647 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.58 Pablo Allison – Ministry of Arts PodcastIn 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: podcast@ministryofarts.org Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2020-01-0636 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.37 Ben Eine - Mizog Art PodcastIn 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. ...
2019-06-1735 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.36 Shuby - Mizog Art PodcastIn 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: podcast@mizogart.com Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2019-06-0637 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.35 Michelle Mildenhall - Mizog Art PodcastIn 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...
2019-05-2750 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.31 Katie Piper/FaceValue3 - Mizog Art PodcastIn 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...
2019-04-1542 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp.29 Gita Joshi - Mizog Art PodcastIn 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...
2019-03-2538 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp. 11. Koestler Trust - Mizog Art PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield meets up with Sarah Mathave from the Koestler Trust, the UK's largest arts for offenders Charity. The Koestler Trust hold their annual exhibition at the Southbank's Royal Festival Hall. For more info go to: www.mizogart.com For More info on Gary Mansfield go to: www.garymansfield.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-291h 08
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp. 10. Sam Harris - Mizog Art PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield meets up with artist Sam Harris. recorded in The Barbican Centre, Sam tells of his splash into the art world, his friendship with Gilbert & George and being shortlisted for the 2018 Hix Awards. For more info go to: www.mizogart.com For More info on Gary Mansfield go to: www.garymansfield.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2233 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp. 09. Heath Kane pt2 - Mizog Art PodcastIn this episode Gary Mansfield meets up with printer Heath Kane. Part 2/2: Recorded in Hoxton Square, Heath tells of his collaboration with Rugman to greate the anual AceClub exhibition and where his work is going next. For more info go to: www.mizogart.com For more on Gary Mansfield go to: www.garymansfield.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-1553 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp. 08: Alice Maher - Mizog Art PodcastIn episode 08 Gary Mansfield takes you to the beautiful town of Westport on the west coast of Ireland, into the studio of Alice Maher. Alice is best known for her installations, but works across several mediums. There are plenty more artists lined up for the Mizog Art Podcast. See: http://www.mizogart.com for full listing. Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: podcast@mizogArt.com All Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2018-10-0155 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp. 01: Duggie Fields - Mizog Art PodcastThe very first episode of The Mizog Art Podcast features conceptual painter Duggie Fields. Duggie was the very first artist that corresponded with Gary Mansfield whilst he was in prison, Gary states that Duggie is the foundation stone of his new life as an artist, or a 'born again' artist, as Gary Jokingly refers to himself. See: http://www.mizogart.com for full listing. Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: podcast@mizogArt.com All Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
2018-08-0659 min
Ministry of Arts PodcastEp. 00 Mizog Art Podcast Preview EpisodeWelcome one and all to the Preview Episode of the MizogArt Podcast. In this episode Gary Mansfield gives a brief outline of what and who to expect on the MizogArt Podcast, over the forthcoming weeks. He also tells of his very unique entry into the art world and how he became known among some of the biggest names in British art, many of whom are confirmed for future episodes. See: http://www.mizogart.com for full listing. To find out more on Gary Mansfield, goto http://www.ga...
2018-07-2928 min