The Work of Art

Ríoghnach Connolly: 'Spit It Out' In this episode, I sit down with Ríoghnach Connolly, the award-winning singer, songwriter, flautist and force behind The Breath and Honeyfeet. Raised in Armagh and deeply rooted in the traditions, stories and music of Ireland, Ríoghnach has built a remarkable career while staying connected to the people and places that shaped her. A recipient of both the B...

What does it mean to build a life around instinct, exploration, and the things that genuinely intrigue you? In this episode of The Work of Art, I sit down with Shane Serrano; cinematographer, director, and founder of Crude Media, to talk about carving out a path through culture, film, and self-belief. Our conversation moves through the energy that shaped him in Limerick, the uncertainty of coming...

What if a life could be shaped as slowly and as intentionally as clay, held, turned, and transformed by oneself, by the elements and by time? In this episode of The Work of Art , I visit potter Lisa Mc Cabe of Corranny Forest Pottery, in her quiet studio overlooking a wild stretch of woodland and water in Fermanagh. Our conversation moves through her journey into clay, the steady pull of making, a...

In this episode of The Work of Art , host Lynsey McKernan sits down with Jacinta Caraher, founder of Purple Peach, for a lively and honest conversation about creativity, fashion, and building a life around making things. With backgrounds rooted in the fashion world, Lynsey and Jacinta naturally touch on clothing and design, but the conversation quickly opens into something deeper, the creative ins...

What happens when a passion turns into a profession? In this episode, I sit down with music photographer Ciara McMullan , whose career grew from a deep love of live music into documenting gigs, concerts, and the moments audiences rarely get to see. From packed venues to long nights on tour, Ciara captures the energy, connection, and humanity that exist beyond the stage lights. We talk about how ob...

What happens when you step away from the path you’re expected to follow and choose one that feels more aligned? Paula McEntee is a graphic designer, creative director, and founder of Saoi Studio, with a career shaped by curiosity, empathy, and long-term thinking. After over two decades working in studio practice, including many years at Dublin-based Red Dog, where she became Creative Director, Pau...

What if the long, uncertain, creative path is actually leading you exactly where you’re meant to be? Maureen Selina Laverty is an inclusive design researcher, fashion designer, and design lecturer whose creative journey spans fashion, academia, and research. In this conversation, we talk about her well-travelled path, the experiences that have shaped her thinking, and what it means to come full ci...

What if building a life in the arts or the world of design wasn’t a fantasy… but a real, achievable path? This trailer introduces  The Work of Art, a podcast about creative journeys, the spark, the hustle, and the creative career. Hosted by artist Lynsey Mc Kernan, the series features weekly conversations with artists, designers, makers, and creatives working across disciplines, exploring how they...