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Possibly the World's most inclusive art podcast. Artist & Curator Gary Mansfield talks to emerging, established and world renowned artists each week in his quite unique manner. Gary's booming Cockney voice and jovial approach, is a breath of fresh air for those within the art world and a beacon to those that thought it inaccessible. Previous guests include: Maggi Hambling, Mark Wallinger, Gavin Turk, kennardphillipps, Mat Colishaw, Ray Richardson, Camille Walala, Rankin, Keith Brymer-Jones, ...
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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Kevin Devonport (@KevinDevonportFineArt) Kevin Devonport is a self-taught British artist whose journey from prison to international recognition highlights the life-changing power of art. Raised in Leeds, he left school without qualifications and served several prison terms for drug-related offences. During a…
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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Rod Kitson (@RodKitsonArt) Rod Kitson is an artist known for his expressive portraiture and socially engaged art projects. Kitson’s work often explores themes of identity, community, and mental health. His distinctive style combines bold brushwork with a keen sensitivity to his subjects, capturing emotion an…
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In this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mat Collishaw (recorded: Nov 2018). Mat Collishaw was a key figure in Damien Hirst's legendary Freeze exhibition, as well as Charles Saatchi's controversial [at the time] Sensations exhibition at the Royal Academy. Mat has used the latest VR technology to recreate William Henry Fox Talbot's 1839 photo…
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In this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Rugman (@@rugmanart) Rugman is known for blending street art with fine art influences. His bold work often combines graphic iconography, stencil techniques, and layered textures. Drawing inspiration from pop culture, politics, and global symbolism, he reimagines familiar imagery with a subversive twis…
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PART 2 In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Helen Starr (@themechatroniclibrary) Helen Starr, a Trinidadian artist and activist, is known for blending digital technology with cultural storytelling. She explores identity, indigeneity, and spirituality through immersive art, often using virtual and augmented reality. Helen advocates for inclusivi…
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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Helen Starr (@themechatroniclibrary) Helen Starr, a Trinidadian artist and activist, is known for blending digital technology with cultural storytelling. She explores identity, indigeneity, and spirituality through immersive art, often using virtual and augmented reality. Helen advocates for inclusivity in t…
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REWIND Ep. 14: Bill Daggs - Ministry of Arts Podcast In this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Bill Daggs (@billdaggs) In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Bill Daggs, a multidisciplinary artist who weaves painting, sculpture, installation, text, moving image, performance and sound into poetic explorations of urban rituals, memory and com…
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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Graeme Messer (@GraemeMesser) Graeme Messer is a London-based multidisciplinary artist whose work spans assemblage, photography, text, and performance. Originally from South Africa, he moved to the UK in the 1980s and built a successful early career in theatre, directing works by Shakespeare and Tennessee Wi…
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Andrew started his career in innovative design with Parker Pens and Sian through the creative industries including the Opera. They met in the UK and through working in a number of companies consulting on design, critical thinking and leadership have forged a two businesses that have taken them around the world and now back to Geelong.…
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In this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Franko B (@franko_b_artist) Franko B is a performance and multidisciplinary artist known for using his body to explore themes of pain, love, and politics. Active since the 1990s, his provocative work spans performance, installation, video, and painting. Often confronting taboo subjects, Franko B chall…
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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Haus of Lucy (@HouseOfLucy) Haus of Lucy is a contemporary multimedia artist based in Sussex, celebrated for her unique fusion of traditional art with modern culture, often delivered with a satirical twist. With a background in magazine design, she made the leap to full-time artistry in 2019 following a high…
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Alison started with working in journalism but has always had a passion for Devonport and wanting to see her home town thrive. Alison has spent some years on Devonport Council and is now Mayor. The recent Memorandum between Geelong and Devonport shows the importance of the Spirit of Tasmania to both cities and the opportunities.…
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In this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Alice Maher (@Maher. Alice) Alice Maher is a prominent Irish contemporary artist whose work explores themes of identity, gender, mythology, and the body. Born in 1956 in County Tipperary, Maher studied at the University of Ulster, Belfast, and the San Francisco Art Institute. Her practice spans a wide…
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In this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Simon Callery (@Simon.Callery) Simon Callery is known for his innovative approach to painting, which bridges the gap between two-dimensional surfaces and three-dimensional space. Born in London in 1960, Callery studied at Campion School and later at Cardiff College of Art. His work challenges traditio…
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Joel, an Old Testament Prophet, prophesied about a coming day of the Lord - a time of both judgement and restoration - and the outpouring of God's Spirit on all flesh. He used vivid imagery of a devastating locust plague to illustrate the coming judgement, urging repentance and emphasising God's mercy. The good news of the book of Joel is that ever…
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Andrew has property in his blood growing up in one of Geelong's famous families. He spent some years working in New York working on a number of creative projects. On returning to Victoria he has started a company called Euca - Eco-Cabins’ - with a primary goal of cabins & small homes for regional tourism, Airbnbs, backyard dwellings and small footp…
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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to SLART (@SLART.ME) SLART — a figurative expressionist and proud outsider artist based in Swindon, UK. He dropped out of his A-level art class after his teacher told him he couldn’t draw large scale. It wasn’t until his late 30s that he picked up pen and ink again, prompted by a blog post that posed three ques…
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REWIND Ep.06 Si Sapsford - Ministry of Arts Podcast In this REWIND episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Si Sapsford (@SiSapsford) Si Sapsford is a multidisciplinary artist known for her innovative work across performance, installation, and digital media. Her practice explores themes of identity, technology, and the body, often challenging societal norm…
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REWIND Ep.05 James Gray & Cafe Art - Ministry of Arts Podcast In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to James Gray & Cafe Art (@CafeArtUK) In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to both abstract artist James Gray and to Cafe Art, a group that helps and supports homeless artists. James has been mentored and supported by Cafe Art, making his journey ou…
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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Zack Mennell (@ZackMennell) Zack Mennell is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into themes of queerness, neurodivergence, and the complexities of visibility. Through performance, photography, and writing, Zack aims to unsettle familiar spaces, making visible the tensions embedded within…
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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Carrie Reichardt (@CarrieReichardt) Carrie Reichardt is not only one of Gary Mansfield's favourite artists, but one of his favourite people. She is such a multi-layerd person, a mosaic artist, a craftivist, she’s vocally opposed to death penalty and an all-round bloody good person, albeit a bit of an eccentr…
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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jessica Gale (@Jess.Gale.Art) Jessica Gale is a British landscape artist born in 1967 in Catterick, Yorkshire. She began painting in 2010 during a period living in Amsterdam, inspired by the subdued beauty of a Dutch winter and influenced by Rembrandt's moody palette . Her work encompasses both representatio…
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