Ministry of Arts Podcast

Gary Mansfield
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Ministry of Arts Podcast

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, PureEvil, Tanya Ling, Koestler Arts, Stuart Semple, Richard Wirson RA, Sarah Maple, Jenny Eclair, Katy Wix and Adam Buxton . Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com All Social Media: @ministryofartsorg To find out more on Gary Mansfield go to: http://www.garymansfield.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Ep.264 Ange Bell - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    4 NOV

    Ep.264 Ange Bell - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    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 permanence and significance, a moment lost in the instant it occurred. Within the portraits there is an echo of that which is lost and sought, it speaks at times to our sense of nostalgia, and at others to our desire to be seen, recognised and valued. The act of retrieving and reviving is at the core of my practice, from the sourcing of material to the process of painting itself.”   “Creating detailed studies in oil, and through a process of working back in to the surface and exploring mark making techniques, I distort, eliminate and manipulate the image to create a visual language. I aim to create a portrait that not only captures a likeness but also has a vibrancy and depth to it as well as the desire to create a painting with which the viewer can establish a point of communication.”     For more information on the work of Ange Bell go to https://www.angebellart.com     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  2. Ep.263 Mr Bingo - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    21 OCT

    Ep.263 Mr Bingo - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    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 vibrant colours, reflecting his distinctive voice in contemporary art.   One of Mr Bingo’s standout projects is the “Hate Mail” initiative, where he invited fans to send him hate messages, which he then transformed into personalised, humorous artworks. This project not only showcased his creativity but also turned negativity into something positive and engaging, resonating with audiences around the world.   In addition to his illustration work, Mr Bingo has published several books and collaborated with various brands and publications, further expanding his reach in the art community. His pieces often explore themes of relationships, loneliness, and the quirks of human nature, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences. Through his engaging style and witty insights, Mr Bingo continues to captivate a diverse audience, making art that is both accessible and thought-provoking, while maintaining a playful edge that is unmistakably his own.   For more information on the work of Mr Bingo go to https://mr.bingo   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
  3. Ep.262 Genevieve Leavold - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    7 OCT

    Ep.262 Genevieve Leavold - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    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. “ ​   “I use abstraction to explore concepts of self, and our relationship to the natural world. Taking a meditative approach to my process the paintings are created by layering transparent glazes and opaque marks. There is a vital element of movement in this process: it's physical: using large brushes to lay out the composition of the work and moving with the brushstrokes.”   “I have always loved dance and this deeply informs my practice, I want to take you somewhere in these abstract forms, to a memory or a feeling that sits just out of sight. “   “My paintings are driven by and express a need for harmony, in the movement and the palette I use. There's rhythm in nature and I feel that my unplanned gestures and brushstokes chime with this rhythmic flow. “   For more information on the work of Genevieve Leavold go to  https://www.genevieveleavold.com/     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  4. Constance Anne - New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 46

    25 SEPT · BONUS

    Constance Anne - New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 46

    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 us who we are. Her abstract portraits have a focus on the face in a way that plays on facial proportion, features and the body. She shows how things that are perhaps ‘odd’ or ‘weird’ can also be beautifully interesting. Her paintings explore personality and style through the look each can hold. She loves colour, her expressive and vibrant portrait paintings and artworks are a beautiful statement for interiors. ​ The Signatures Collection brings abstract minimalist features, with focus on elongation and a particular positioning of the face. Each face has a completely different personality and all are looking to the viewer's right, looking forward, looking on.   The Classics Collection shows the face as an anchor point, that looks back at you and draws you into thinking about where this character may be going or what they may be doing in the surroundings they are painted in. Each personality has a personal theme explored by their surroundings, clothes or background. The Scenes Collection show the person and theme explored by a scene or location they exist in. The Scenes Collection show the person and theme explored by a scene they are captured in. Constance grew up in Liverpool Merseyside in the UK (home to The Beatles) where she takes great inspiration. She is half Welsh and day to day she goes by the name Connie. Constance is currently based in London and is exhibiting throughout the Uk. From 27-29 September, Constance will be showing their work at the New Artist Fair at in the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, E1 – For more details go to https://www.newartistfair.com/   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  5. Ep.261 The Artist Kitty - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    22 SEPT

    Ep.261 The Artist Kitty - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    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 for a screen printers’, and drawing & painting. I had tried to encourage her to revisit it many times, but confidence and change of route had become a challenge. Then at the start of lock-down, out of the blue, she ordered several canvases, brushes and an array of paints and started painting. Within no time, she developed her own style; that just ooze happiness & positivity. She now says that painting is as beneficial as any medication; the BIRDS represent this new-found freedom, FLOWERS her growth and the CAGE that occasionally appears, is her condition... That seems to show itself a lot less nowadays. I have tried so many times to get Kitty on the pod, but her lack of confidence has always got the upper hand... Until today!   Kitty has never shown her work outside of Instagram, where she has developed a much appreciated following; from 27-29 September, I will be showing/selling her work at the New Artist Fair at in the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, E1 – For more details go to https://www.newartistfair.com/   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  6. Beth Evans - New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 45

    18 SEPT · BONUS

    Beth Evans - New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 45

    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 has bought me joy. From my parents letting me cover our dining room table in pen, to completing my A-Level in art, it has always stuck with me. B Evans Designs allows me to have my creative freedom and capturing the amazing animals we are lucky enough to live along side of.    For more information on the work of Beth Evans go to bevansdesigns.com From 27-29 September, Beth Evans will be showing their work at the New Artist Fair at in the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, E1 – For more details go to https://www.newartistfair.com/   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  7. Vitor Lopes – New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 44

    11 SEPT · BONUS

    Vitor Lopes – New Artist Fair 2024/ MoA Bonus Episode 44

    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 short courses in drawing, sculpture, mould making, casting, 3D modeling, and product design. However, it was only three years ago that I made the conscious decision to fully embrace the world of fine art photography, from concept, photography, printing and framing. Mystyle reflects limitless creativity and a distinct artistic flair, involving the human body and powerfull messages of hope, love and reflection.   For more information on the work of Vitor Lopes go to https://vitorlopes.art   From 27-29 September, Vitor Lopes will be showing their work at the New Artist Fair at in the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, E1 – For more details go to https://www.newartistfair.com/   To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  8. Ep.260 Nana SRT - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    8 SEPT

    Ep.260 Nana SRT - Ministry of Arts Podcast

    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 series depicting caged zoo animals’ eyes at around the age of 18.    Around that time she moved to England and quickly became involved in the London dance scene. Her photography remained a private pastime.  In 2009, NSRT shot her first dance series entitled Move!, which is included in her public portfolio today.  Finding herself amidst heaps of photographs, in 2019 NSRT decided to share some of these publicly, and took the leap to participate in art fairs, making her debut at The Other Art Fair w Saatchi Art in Brooklyn, New York. Various art fairs have followed since, including Red Dot at Miami Art Week (2022 and 2023), Art Wynwood (Miami 2023), and Art Santa Fe (2023).  NSRT has exhibited at some group shows including: at Bergdorff Goodman (NYC), Orchard Galerie (NYC), and some independently run local art events in East London.   She launched her first book DAIDO LOVE at Offspring London and Peckham24, published by Photobook Café Editions, in May 2024.  Daido Love is stocked in London at The Photographers Gallery, and Photobook Café, and in Vienna at Westlicht.   NSRT continues to immerse herself in the world of dance and draws inspiration from it.     To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts   For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
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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, PureEvil, Tanya Ling, Koestler Arts, Stuart Semple, Richard Wirson RA, Sarah Maple, Jenny Eclair, Katy Wix and Adam Buxton . Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com All Social Media: @ministryofartsorg To find out more on Gary Mansfield go to: http://www.garymansfield.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Gary Mansfield
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    314
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2018: Gary Mansfield/www.ministryofarts.org
  • Show Website
    Ministry of Arts Podcast

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