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$Artists\' Impressions$ Artists' ImpressionsEpisode Seventeen: Fanny BeckmanPlease note this episode includes discussion of many difficult topics - Domestic violence and violence against women, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, abortion, panic attacks. Please go carefully! This episode is an interview with feminist photographer Fanny Beckman. We discuss her recent creative projects as well as bringing her feminist lens to commercial work. Fanny talks about creating a comfortable environment on set, challenging the male gaze and looking after herself as an activist. You can find Fanny's work here - https://www.fannybeckman.com/The Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool - https...2023-03-2543 min $Artists\' Impressions$ Artists' ImpressionsEpisode Sixteen: Emily AboudEpisode Sixteen is an honest and thoughtful chat with Director, Writer, Theatremaker and Drag King Emily Aboud. At the time of recording, Emily is mid-rehearsal at the Royal Opera House and weeks away from the final run of her show Splintered at Soho Theatre. We discussed the joys and struggles of making theatre in London, the importance of knowing your audience and the value of play in the rehearsal room. The conversation travels from Trinidad to the Edinburgh Fringe to London via Swindon TK Maxx. Content warning: Please note this episode includes references to slavery and...2023-03-1149 min $Artists\' Impressions$ Artists' ImpressionsEpisode Fifteen: Two by TwoA slightly different episode - I went out and about! I cornered artists at the private view of Two by Two, a group exhibition presented by Brushes with Greatness, on at Morell House in Shoreditch until 15th Feb. I spoke to Selby Hi about her joyful cat-rug-chair sculptures, to Darcy Murphy about her playful pastel drawings, to Niall Campbell Strachan about his expressive canvas, and to curator Jack Trodd about his vision for the show. Selby Hi - https://selbyhi.com/Darcy Murphy - https://www.instagram.com/darceymurphyart/?hl=enNiall...2023-02-1117 min $Artists\' Impressions$ Artists' ImpressionsEpisode Fourteen: HanakivEpisode 14 of Artist' Impressions and the first of series two. Laura chats to musician, composer and sound artist Hanakiv in the lead up to the release of her debut album Goodbyes. We discuss the creation of her recent music video, her Grandma, her collaboration with visual artists and other musicians, improvisation and how she incorporate the science of sound into her work. No Words Left by Hanakiv is featured at 00:59, 03;41 and 11:43. Goodbye by Hanakiv is featured at 14:17, 19:22 and 27:52. Hanakiv is represented by Gondwana Records - https://www.gondwanarecords.com/artists/hanakiv 2023-02-0432 min $Artists\' Impressions$ Artists' ImpressionsEpisode Thirteen: Jack PursgloveLaura chats to cartoonist and illustrator Jack Pursglove about his work, how he came to drawing, supporting your friends, what to do with sketchbooks when they're finished and how to balance creativity with keeping up the the Instagram hustle. Find his work here: https://www.instagram.com/nonsensicalimagery/Show NotesDavid Shrigley, Artist InktoberStandard:Elite by Hidden Track Theatre Summer of Soul (Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), QuestloveSheffield Documentary Festival Les Blancs by Loraine Hansberry ...2021-07-0942 min $Artists\' Impressions$ Artists' ImpressionsEpisode Twelve: Marina Renee-CemmickIn this episode Laura chats to painter, dancer and sculptor Marina Renee-Cemmick. We talked about drawing as a way of thinking, ways to combine art forms, the importance of mentorship, the joy of teaching, the place of painting in a speedy digital world, Dorset, Glasgow, Kyoto, Prague and Florence.Episode NotesMarina's work: https://www.marinareneecemmick.com/The Royal Society of Portrait Painters 2021 Exhibition at the Mall Galleries https://therp.co.uk/portrait-exhibitions/annual-portrait-exhibition/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhr2FBhDbARIsACjwLo0pFJXlDUDZZ_nwtcoYCTqiWY3hK8t-Uf5jUQ2TWYw1xcN5yJ9FfJ4aAk18EALw_wcB...2021-05-281h 08

Playing FavoritesLaura HounsellIt's Episode 30, and with me tonight to celebrate is an extremely special guest: Laura Florence Hounsell herself! The director, designer, filmmaker, podcaster, literary sociologist, international fashion inspiration, and nice person comes on the show at long last, as we chat Chance The Rapper's Coloring Book, the sublime power, mystique, and romance of the sea, and one of Laura's favorite pastimes: SNL tributes featuring Mr. Bill Hader. It's Playing Favorites! h a p p y f o u r y e a r s S. B. L. x x --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2021-05-0440 min $Artists\' Impressions$ Artists' ImpressionsEpisode Eleven: If it's About Mothers, it's Also About Spiders.Content Warning: Please note this episode includes discussion of grief and bereavement as well as mental ill-health. In this episode Laura speaks to Stella Green, Emily Hamilton and Freddie Cotton of Definitely Fine Theatre about the process of making their new digital production You Will See Everything which premiered last week at the National Student Drama Festival. We talked about making theatre in our homes, navigating new digital creative spaces and how to make black sludge. You Will See Everything: https://www.nsdf.org.uk/whats-on/you-will-see-everything-nsdf-21-943/Featured in...2021-04-0936 min $Artists\' Impressions$ Artists' ImpressionsEpisode Ten: From the Makers of Tobe, or: 'The Definitive Biggest Project of the Men Who Love to Party'In this episode, Laura chats to playwright and director Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller and actor Jacob Baird. We discussed their recent digital production The Arbitrator among many other things. Listen out for at thrill about half an hour in! You can watch The Arbitrator here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOtt3nsSZxYAnd find out more about Nathaniel's production company Black Bat Productions here: https://blackbatproductions.mystrikingly.com/Tobe, made by Nathaniel and Jacob can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EYMRplURVsFeatured in the episode: 2021-04-0250 min

Playing FavoritesPF I. The PodfatherKeep your friends close, but your regular podcast contributors closer. The Godfather was released 49 years ago today, and tonight marks our first in the PF Series: special episodes featuring Problematic Faves throughout movie history, no matter how the phrase's various definitions may apply, with splendid guests, riveting conversations, deep-dives on all sorts of themes and connections, and what promises to be a great time, every time. This particular cosa nostra welcomes Laura Hounsell, Dominika Ucar, Michael Zwiauer, and Ruby Sullivan to discuss/celebrate/debate this gigantic piece of work, which was first released 49 years ago today! A m...2021-03-152h 08

Playing FavoritesNathaniel Brimmer-Beller (Birthday Boy)It's the 12th of March! Today delightful guest host Laura Florence Hounsell splendidly steps in during this Playing Favorites Birthday Special. Our chats had it all: Arctic Monkeys, the genius of Veep (my all-time favorite show), Aunty Donna's majestic "Funeral" sketch, the hyper-stylish Le Samourai, and the intense resonance and resonant intensity that is my relationship with Django Unchained (still, defiantly, my all-time favorite movie). Find Laura's lovely voice on her own excellent podcast, Artists' Impressions! Looking forward to the big 24. Lots of love, NBB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...2021-03-1238 min $Artists\' Impressions$ Artists' ImpressionsEpisode Nine: Everything is Going to be AlrightEpisode Nine! In this episode Laura chats to singer and songwriter Jo Hill about her up coming EP, making music videos in lockdown, songwriting in Jordan and not being allowed to go to Brit School. Listen closely for some Somerset birdsong in the background of our conversation! Find Jo's music here: https://soundcloud.com/jo-and-chris-musicPlease note that this episode makes reference to transphobia and gender based violence in relation to Travis Alabanza's play Overflow. Featured in the Episode:Martin Creed - Artist: http://www.martincreed.com/2021-02-1937 min