Ministry of Arts Podcast

  In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Wendy Barratt (@ wendybarrattart )   Wendy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring...⁣ ⁣ Originally a finalist in Worthing Portrait Artist of the Year (Now Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year) Wendy then went on to win Sky’s Portait Artist of the Year in 2023! ⁣ ⁣ Her stunning portrait of Jane Goodall now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery wh...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Louise Duggan (@ louisedugganartist )   Louise Duggan is a Chichester-based multidisciplinary artist whose work is a journey of discovery. After graduating from Leicester University in 1996 with a BA (Hons) in Art and Design, Louise embarked on a successful career in high-end interior design. She worked throughout London before relocating to Dubai, whe...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to David Shillinglaw (@DavidShillinglaw)   David Shillinglaw is known for his vibrant, dynamic, and eclectic works that explore themes of human connection, identity, and the complexities of modern life. Born in 1982, Shillinglaw’s artistic practice spans a wide range of mediums, including painting, drawing, murals, and installation art. His style is chara...

  In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to JPR Stitch (@JPR_Stitch)   Dr. Jack Roberts, professionally known as JPR Stitch, specialises in freehand machine embroidery. His work features organic, abstract shapes intricately formed through dense webs of stitching, reflecting the calmness and tranquillity he experiences during creation.   Roberts' artistic journey began under the tutel...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Maya Land (@artisticsideoflife_)   Maya Land is a London-based artist known for her surreal collages, meticulously crafted from vintage imagery. Her work explores contemporary social and political issues, reimagined through the lens of nostalgic aesthetics. By blending elements from different eras, she creates compelling pieces that resonate with moder...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jacob Clayton (@j.s.clayton)   Jacob Clayton explores the intersection of abstraction, minimalism, and the human experience. His distinctive artistic voice has emerged through a combination of varied mediums, with a focus on painting, sculpture, and installation. His work often delves into themes of memory, identity, and perception, capturing comp...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Andrew Logan (@AndrewLoganSculptor)   Andrew Logan is celebrated for his vibrant and eclectic work that blurs the boundaries between art, design, and performance. Born in 1945, Logan is best known for his unique sculptures, mosaics, and installations that incorporate mirrored glass, colourful resins, and a variety of unconventional materials. His creat...

  In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Patrick Maguire Patrick Maguire was the youngest member of the "Maguire Seven," a group wrongfully convicted in the 1970s for involvement in IRA bombings in Guildford and Woolwich. At just 13 years old, he was arrested alongside his family in December 1974. The Maguire Seven were accused of operating a bomb-making factory from their London home, base...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Patrick Maguire   Patrick Maguire was the youngest member of the "Maguire Seven," a group wrongfully convicted in the 1970s for involvement in IRA bombings in Guildford and Woolwich. At just 13 years old, he was arrested alongside his family in December 1974. The Maguire Seven were accused of operating a bomb-making factory from their London home, base...

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  In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tim Fowler (@timjfowler)   Tim Fowlers semi abstracted paintings, informed by the migratory plants that accompanied his own DNA, from west Africa, via the Caribbean to the UK, fill his often oversized canvases, overwhelming the viewer with striking compositions, executed in Tim’s signature palette.   Tim’s main concern within his work is ex...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jeremy Deller (@jeremydeller )   Jeremy Deller is a British conceptual artist renowned for his innovative and socially engaged practice. His work often explores history, politics, memory, and collective identity, blending art with performance, video, and community involvement. Deller’s approach is notable for its inclusivity—he often collaborates with...

 In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to John Costi (@bapou_costi)   This is John Costi’s second appearance on the Ministry of Arts Podcast, the first being ep.48. He is known for his conceptual and often collaborative work, which explores themes of culture, identity, and history.   In 2012, Costi had a notable experience traveling to Venice with artist Jeremy Deller. The trip...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Ange Bell (@angebellart)   “My work focuses on the themes of origins and belonging and it is this concern that has formed the basis of my practice. Whether collecting and working from found photographs or, as in recent months, working from selfies taken by Instagram users.”   “Through the act of painting I reclaim and invigorates with added perman...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mr Bingo (@Mr_Bingstagram)   Mr Bingo is an artist, speaker and twat, celebrated for his unique blend of humour and sharp social commentary. Emerging from a background in graphic design, he became widely known for his irreverent hand-drawn postcards that capture the absurdities of modern life. His bold illustrations often feature playful typography and...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Genevieve Leavold (@ genevieveleavold )     “I am a self-taught painter from Somerset UK. I originally trained in Theatre Design specialising in Scenic Painting and prop making. My love for creating immersive spaces informed my approach to painting as I hope to take the viewer into another world, a place of energetic exchange and flow.&n...

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Constance Anne (@ConstanceAnne.ca) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 Constance Anne is an artist based in London UK, her artwork celebrates people and personalties. Her artwork is inspired by people and connection. By the odd mixes of personality, diversity, and life experiences that make...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to The Artist Kitty (@kitty_arttist71) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September. I have known The Artist Kitty for over 25 years, all that time and more she has battled severe mental health, namely Paranoid Schizophrenia; sometimes ahead of the battle, others not so. She was previously very creative, working...

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Beth Evans (@ B.evansdesigns ) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 B Evans Designs, established in March 2019, meant that I could combine two of my greatest passions in my life; my love for painting & animals. For as long as I can remember, creating art has always been something that ha...

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Vitor Lopes (@vitorlopes.art), who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 For years I have explored different avenues of creative expression, fully immersing myself in the works of artists and the extensive realm of art history. My expertise primarily stems from self-teaching, supplemented by shor...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Nana SRT (@nana. S.R.T)   Nana Sakura Rosalia Tinley Klimek, aka Nana SRT, is a visual artist working primarily in photography. She lives and works between London and Vienna.  Introduced by her father to the NikonFM as an early teen, Nana picked up photography and darkroom as a voluntary side subject in high school. She shot her first personal ser...

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jonny Mellor (@JonnyMellorArt) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 I am an artist strongly influenced by minimalism and geometric abstraction. I use this visual language to create paintings, prints and hand cut paper art . The exploration of colour, process, materials, space and form are ce...

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Stella Zuegel (@ stellazuegelart ) who is showing in the New Art Fair 2024, at the Truman Brewery, London, from 27-29 September 2024 Contemporary geometric artist Stella Zuegel creates unique art using both watercolour on paper, and acrylic and oil paint on canvas. Each piece is painted free hand and takes between 3-24 months to complete. In her work,...

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Natalie Chapman (@nataliechapmanartist) Natalie Chapman paints portraits that engage with family identity and issues based around dysfunctional relationships and social documentary. She is influenced by the work of photographers Richard Billingham and Nan Golding, and have similarly focused on spontaneous snapshot- compositions, saturated colour space and i...

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Gallery No32 (@gallery_no.32) ​ Taking inspiration from our grassroots, DIY heritage, 2025's PARK is a space for experimentation. This year, we're not only encouraging fully formed applications, but also ideas, WIPs and sculptural question marks so that together, we can build our 4th and most exciting sculpture park to date. We have a new venue! ...