Creative-Me-Podcast

Episode 66 is with new Gray's School of Art graduate Tina Aburrow. We spoke about the strong female influences in her life from family members to educators, where she finds inspiration for her practice including her recent degree show, the importance of bringing art to people that is universal and inclusive. And being selected to win the fine art award for the Gray's Degree Show. Really enjoyed sp...

Episode 65 is with my 5th conversation with artists involved with this years Look Again Festival. I sat down with local artist Zloto to speak about her project for look again Caro & Karo Taxi. I had the pleasure of getting to interview Zloto in the Caro taxi for this episode. We spoke about how this project came about for the festival, the work and people involved in getting the car to Aberdeen, p...

Episode 64 is the fourth part of my series of conversations with artists involved with this years Look Again Festival. I sat down with artist Morag Myerscough to talk about her work for this years festival called Love At First Sight based at the Mercat Cross on Castlegate We discussed how Morag came to be involved with Look Again, why she chose the title love at first sight and its connection to h...

Episode 63 is the third part in series of conversations with the artists participating in this years Look Again festival. I sat down with visual artist John Walter to speak about his previous involvement with Smart art agency His new piece of work for this years festival The Fourth Wall which will allow members of the public to enter a VR experience created by John. It was great to catch up with J...

Episode 62 is the second in a series of conversations with some of the artists involved with this years Look Again Festival. I sat down with photographer Steve Smith and writer Ian Grosz to hear all about their joint project Trading Faces which is based on the stories of traders in Aberdeen Market Place. It was great catching up with Steve and Ian to hear about all the work involved getting this p...

Episode 61 of the podcast is that start of a series of special conversations with the artists involved with this years Look Again Festival. The first of these interviews is with local artist Craig Barrowman. We speak about Craig's early interests in socially engaged art, his time at Gray's School of Art his time away from Aberdeen living in Glasgow and the Trossachs, his previous involvement with...

Episode 60 of the podcast is with actor Mark Wood. We speak about the early influences on Mark that led him to being an actor. His time living in Glasgow and London and the various projects his been involved in with previous guests Ten Feet Tall and much more. It was great to sit down with Mark to discuss career so far. So be sure to check out the links below to have a look at some of his work. AS...

Episode 59 of the podcast is with local rapper Gidd Gamz. We spoke about Gidd's journey so far, the music industry, early influences, his work ethic, motivations and his new EP Mind Over Manor. I really appreciate Gidd's coming through to the Anatomy Rooms studio space to share his story with us. I'm definitely looking forward to hearing more from him throughout the year and beyond. So be sure to...

On this week's episode guest host Emily Utter chats to writer and performer, Shane Strachan about what he's been up to in the past 12 months since he was on the podcast this time last year. They talk about Shane's novel about Aberdeenshire-born fashion designer, Bill Gibb, the collaborations that have sprung out of the project, his residency as a Scottish Book Trust Robert Louis Stevenson recipien...

Episode 57 of the Creative me Podcast taker over is with guest host Emily Utter. Emily sat down with the owner of Aberdeen hair salon, Harris and Fox, . Ryan Harris who has been working as a hairdresser for over ten years, and opened Harris and Fox seven months ago. They talk about Ryan’s career, his business partner, Hendrix, the salon, fish-keeping, and ambitious haircuts. You can find Ryan (or...

Episode 56 of the Creative-me-podcast taker over is hosted by stand in Gary Kemp of Doric Skateboards. This week Gary sat down for a chat with local historian and self confessed story teller Fiona-Jane Brown. Fiona is well known for her books and history tours and will soon be releasing a film based on an incident at the Grill Pub Aberdeen in 1973 - look out for No Ladies Please later this year. T...

Episode 55 is the second from our guest podcasters, Doric Skateboards Gary Kemp as he chats to his brother Mark Kemp of FortyTwo Studio about life at Art School, getting started in the world of design, setting up your own business and advice for people starting out in their careers. Mark currently owns and runs (along with this team!) FortyTwo Studio and it was really interesting to look back on l...

Episode 54 is from the first of our guest podcaster’s, local artist Jo Muir as she interviews another resident artist at The Anatomy Rooms, Alan Cynic. Alan is known in Aberdeen not only as an artist but as a musician in the band Kitchen Cynics. In this interview I got the chance to talk about his 30 year career as an art teacher, his life as a ‘musical experimentor’ and his move into the anatomy...

Episode 53 is with local creative and independent business owner Nikki Makaronas. I spoke with Nikki about her time at Grays School of Art, travelling abroad, early creative influences from her family, how The Liberty Kitchen came to be and much more. I had a great time catching up with Nikki you can follow all what she ha ben up to on the links below so be sure to check it out and show Nikki your...

Episode 52 is with local artist V-Lad. We covered quite a lot during our chat from his time growing up and living in lithuania, creative awakenings, reggae music, volunteering with Spectra, Lookagain, Festival, Nuart and much more. And if your up for winning a piece of V-Lads art work listen to the end of the episode to how you can enter this competition. I appreciate V-Lad coming through to the s...

Episode 51 is with local film producer, actress and model Chloë Johnson. We spoke about how Chloë developed her interest in acting with the British Film Institute through SHMU, the projects she’s been involved in to date, connecting with creatives in Canada and America, the challenges with being a film producer and much more. It was great to chat with Chloë she’s a hard grafter who’s continuing to...

Episode 50 is with local artist Craig Fisher. We spoke about Craig's time studying in Aberdeen, his transition from BrewDog bar manager to being their full-time mural artist, where his current job has taken him, creating work for himself and much more. I really appreciate Craig taking the time out of his busy schedule to come on the podcast for a chat and share his story with us. Be sure to check...

Episode 49 is with local artist Jaye Christie, we spoke about Jaye's time growing up in the 80's in Glenrothes, being compelled to create work through his imagination, studying at Duncan and Jordanstone College of Art and Design, and much more. It was great catching up with Jaye definitely good people and appreciate him coming on the podcast to share his story with us. So be sure to follow Jaye on...

Episode 48 is with local surface pattern designer Mimi Hammill. We covered quite a bit during this episode from Mimi's brief career as a dental surgeon, living in London and working for a science journal, how entering a competition by chance led to her first design being sold in Topshop, how she prefers to run her business and much more. Glad to have met Mimi in person as she's a local creative wh...

Episode 47 is with Architectural Designer Callum Barrack. We Spoke about how Callum became his own boss, some history of Aberdeen's skate culture, projects his been involved in and much more. Always great to meet people like Callum and great to hear all about his story, projects his been involved in along with his passion for Aberdeen. So thanks again Callum for coming on the podcast. Also be sure...

Episode 46 is with Visual Artist Gemma Hare. We spoke about Gemma developing her practice over the past year by incorporating bees and other insects in her work, studying in Edinburgh for five years, her career path to becoming a teacher, using social media to connect with local creatives and much more. I like meeting and chatting with new guests and I look forward to seeing Gemma's creative journ...

We kick off 2019 with episode 45 featuring self-taught weaver Frieda Strachan. Frieda briefly featured on the Christmas at the Anatomy Rooms episode last year. So it was great finding out more about Frieda from her early childhood experiences and influences, her various times away from Aberdeen, personal motivations, family and much more. I really enjoyed the opportunity to have a chat with Frieda...

We close out 2018 with episode 44 featuring Rachel Robertson who is the creator and owner of Hackley. It was great catching up with Rachel as we spoke about how Hackley came to be, her career in law, and what motivates her to do what she does. This is definitely a nice episode to finish out a great year of podcasting in the deen. So thanks again rachel for coming on the podcast and sharing your st...

Creative Me Podcast is back with an early present for you all a collection of ramblings from the Christmas at the Anatomy Rooms event that took place on saturday 8th December. The episodes features a some of the Anatomy Rooms residents along with local creatives who had stalls on the day, and members of the public. It was a great day and turn out so I hope this audio collage gives you a sense of t...

Episode 42 is with Art & Design student Jodie Galloway. It was a nice chat with Jodie as we spoke about the creative influences from her family, her physical and mental health and how this also influences her current practice and much more. Over the past year it's been good to sit down and have a chat with local creatives at varying stages in their careers. So it was great to have a natter with Jo...