Centred Podcast

London-based photographer Paul Lamber t sits down with artist Josepha Van Den Anker for an intimate conversation in Josepha's St. Thomas, Ontario, studio. The space—part home, part creative sanctuary—has been the centre of her world for the last two decades. This is where she says, "All I have done is paint." Yet her path before moving to St Thomas was anything but settled. Josepha’...

Renowned London Ontario artist Rosemary Sloot reflects on her life and career in this in-depth conversation with fellow artist and Centred.ca Senior Correspondent Tami Kegley.

For over 150 years photography has transformed how artists capture and render images of the world around us. From Ansel Adams to O. Winston Link to Henri-Cartier Bresson, the photographic image not only documents, but also reimagines reality around us. Canadian landscape photographer Scott Conarroe delivers both majestic and slightly off-kilter or disturbing images in the tradition of Canada’s acc...

Welcome to our podcast! In this episode, acclaimed London-born artist Doug Kirton is interviewed by London arts writer Vincent Cherniak. If you’re expecting a polished interview like Tom Power’s on CBC Radio’s Q, this, it is not! Yes, it’s an hour and a half long, with moments of the artist and interviewer interrupting each other and talking at the same time, and then there’s the really awkward en...

Community Portraits is a series of some 40 portraits of people from all walks of life that are part of Geleynse’s walk of life in the London area. The first of the portraits is now on display at Milos Craft Beer Emporium . It’s not really a show of all his portraits hanging at the same time in a gallery, in other words. His plan is to change the portraits on display every month at Milos’ until Jan...

Terry Graff, a Galt (Cambridge) native and longtime London-based visual artist, sits down with me to discuss his arts background, his relationship to nature and technology, ambitious sculptural works and paintings, and so much more. Join us as he shares various experiences that span his decades long art practice. You can find Terry’s work at terrygraff.com , and Andrés work at andresgarzon.ca , or...

While artists and art galleries often garner the majority of public attention and acclaim, there are pivotal figures operating behind the scenes who play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of visual arts in a city or region. One such individual is  Madeline Lennon . Her enduring passion for visual arts has had a profound and lasting impact on the art scene in London. Her influence, though sub...

Kim Wilkie, an energetic and innovative artist, draws upon everything around her for inspiration. Whether we're discussing nature, materials, space, Kim is limitless in her vision and abundant in her approach to art making. With decades of experience in drawing, painting, sewing and sculpture, Kim continues to explore and articulate her dedicated passion to visual art, without fear and full o...

Craig Guthrie, a seasoned scenic artist and fine art painter, joins me for this episode to discuss his love of painting, his time in London, and his passion for the arts community and his practice. Craig has a tongue-and-cheek approach to his recent work, and does not shy away from personal stories and queer identity when creating his realistic paintings. You can find Craig's work at craiggut...

Jason McLean, a London-raised and now Brooklyn-based Canadian artist, joins me for this episode to discuss his long and resilient relationship to art, his education, his varied creative projects, collaborations, and more. Infused with humor and honestly, this episode gives a glimpse into the many adventures Jason has been on while building his career as a visual artist. You can find Jason's w...

Gerald Pedros, a Montréal native and London based visual artist, sits down with me to discuss his arts education, his life-long pracice, international exhibitions, collaborations, and more. Join us as he shares various stories and lessons he's learned throughout his incredible art career. You can find Gerald's work at geraldpedros.com, and Andrés work at andresgarzon.ca, or @studioandres...

Catherine Morrisey, a Brampton born and London based painter and artist, sits down with me to discuss her life-long art making practice, remote travel, family, work in libraries, and so much more. Join us as she shares incredible and hilarious stories of her humble beginnings, and how she has managed to find and maintain joy alive in her artwork. You can find Catherine's work on Instagram @mo...