OffShoot TV presents FLUX

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FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University! In each episode, we’ll dive into the ideas behind a subject’s work, exploring what’s driving innovation and inspiration in Belfast and beyond. The series marks a special moment in the history of our School - the 175 anniversary - and provides a special opportunity for us to reflect on the breath and diversity of the disciplines and specialisations the school teaches. This firsts series of five episodes is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art.

Episodes

  1. JAN 19

    FLUX EP#11 - ELLY MAKEM

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University.  This episode is hosted by Emma Campbell, a lecturer in photography at Belfast School of Art and the guest is Elly Makem . Elly is a Belfast based illustrator specialising in bright designs and visual narratives and working across a range of socio-political issues as well as commercial practice.   Presented by Emma Campbell. Produced by Erin McDaid. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   BSOA https://www.instagram.com/belfastschoolofart/?hl=en   Elly: https://www.ellymakes.co.uk/     Lyndsey: https://www.instagram.com/lyndsey_mcdougall/   Emma Campbell: https://www.instagram.com/frecklescorp/

    20 min

  2. JAN 19

    FLUX EP#10 - BETH MILLIGAN

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University.  This episode is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art and the guest is Beth Milligan. Beth is a textile designer and lecturer on the Textile, Art, Design and Fashion course at Ulster University. Having worked in studios in both London and Ireland, her practice spans design, teaching and collaboration. Recent projects include the award-winning Two Royal Avenue in Belfast city centre, designed by OGU Architects and MMAS.    Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Erin McDaid. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   BSOA https://www.instagram.com/belfastschoolofart/?hl=en   Beth: https://www.instagram.com/bethlmilligan/   Lyndsey: https://www.instagram.com/lyndsey_mcdougall/   Emma Campbell: https://www.instagram.com/frecklescorp/

    29 min

  3. JAN 19

    FLUX EP#9 - DEAN LIGGETT

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University.  This episode is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art and the guest is Dean Liggett. Menswear Designer and Lecturer  Dean is a Lecturer in Fashion at Ulster University and a fashion designer with extensive experience working in Ireland and Italy. Alongside his design practice, he has conducted significant research into couture workshops in Paris, bringing a deep understanding of both craft and context into his teaching and work.    Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Erin McDaid. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   BSOA https://www.instagram.com/belfastschoolofart/?hl=en   TADF https://www.instagram.com/tadf_insta/?hl=en   Dean: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/staff/d-liggett https://www.instagram.com/deantheredonethat78/?hl=en   Lyndsey: https://www.instagram.com/lyndsey_mcdougall/   Emma Campbell: https://www.instagram.com/frecklescorp/

    23 min

  4. 12/09/2025

    FLUX EP#8 - BEN CROTHERS

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University.  This episode is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art and the guest is Ben Crothers. Ben the Curator & Collections Manager at The Naughton Gallery at Queen’s University Belfast. Known for his timely and inclusive curatorial vision, Ben has developed a dynamic programme of exhibitions that connect local and international voices, reflecting contemporary concerns while inviting audiences to see and think differently.   Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Erin McDaid. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   BSOA https://www.instagram.com/belfastschoolofart/?hl=en   TADF https://www.instagram.com/tadf_insta/?hl=en   Naughton Gallery https://www.instagram.com/naughton_gallery/   Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benthere_donethat/   Lyndsey: https://www.instagram.com/lyndsey_mcdougall/   Emma Campbell: https://www.instagram.com/frecklescorp/

    32 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    FLUX EP#7 - HANNAH CASEY BROGAN

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University.  This episode is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art and the guest is Hannah Casey Brogan. Hannah is an artist whose work has been exhibited widely across the UK and Ireland, as well as internationally in Berlin, Paris, New York, Reykjavik and Japan. A graduate of the Belfast School of Art, her paintings explore shifts in perspective and scale, creating landscapes that feel both expansive and personal.    Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Erin McDaid. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   BSOA https://www.instagram.com/belfastschoolofart/?hl=en   TADF https://www.instagram.com/tadf_insta/?hl=en   Naughton Gallery https://www.instagram.com/naughton_gallery/   Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/hannahcasey_brogan/   Hannah Website: https://www.hannahcaseybrogan.com/   Lyndsey: https://www.instagram.com/lyndsey_mcdougall/   Emma Campbell: https://www.instagram.com/frecklescorp/

    22 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    FLUX EP#6 - DARCIE GRAHAM

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University.  This episode is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art and the guest is Darcie Graham. Darcie is the Creative Director at CO—5, a collective working across five creative disciplines: strategy, design, story, film and realities. She studied at the Belfast School of Art and later at Hyper Island, and her practice reflects a generosity and breadth of creativity that extends across collaboration and leadership.  Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Erin McDaid. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   BSOA TADF Co—5 Darcie  Lyndsey

    29 min
  7. FLUX EP#5 - COLIN MURPHY

    05/07/2025

    FLUX EP#5 - COLIN MURPHY

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University.  In each episode, we’ll dive into the ideas behind a subject’s work, exploring what's driving innovation and inspiration in Belfast and beyond. The series marks a special moment in the history of our School - the 175 anniversary - and provides a special opportunity for us to reflect on the breath and diversity of the disciplines and specialisations the school teaches. This firsts series of five episodes is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art. In this final edition for this series - a conversation with Colin Murphy. Colin is a comedian and painter from Downpatrick, known for his distinctive voice in both stand-up comedy and visual art. An alumnus of the Belfast School of Art, he brings a unique perspective to contemporary Irish culture through his creative practice.   Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Amy McGoldrick. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   COLIN'S ART PAGE COLIN'S COMEDY PAGE NEW PAGANS (Lyndsey and Cahir's band) OFFSHOOT TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL

    31 min
  8. FLUX EP#4 - DR KAREN NICKELL

    05/07/2025

    FLUX EP#4 - DR KAREN NICKELL

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University. In each episode, we’ll dive into the ideas behind a subject’s work, exploring what's driving innovation and inspiration in Belfast and beyond. The series marks a special moment in the history of our School - the 175 anniversary - and provides a special opportunity for us to reflect on the breath and diversity of the disciplines and specialisations the school teaches. This firsts series of five episodes is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art. For this edition Lyndsey chats with Karen Nickell - a textile historian and educator from Northern Ireland whose research explores the intersections of embroidery, education and community. Her seminal thesis, Embroidery in the Expanded Field (2014), has made a significant contribution to the field and has inspired new research into Irish embroidery.   Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Amy McGoldrick. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   “TROUBLES TEXTILES”: TEXTILE RESPONSES TO THE CONFLICT IN NORTHERN IRELAND (BY DR KAREN NICKELL) NEW PAGANS (Lyndsey and Cahir's band) OFFSHOOT TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL

    28 min
  9. FLUX EP#3 - PADDY CONNOLLY

    05/07/2025

    FLUX EP#3 - PADDY CONNOLLY

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University. In each episode, we’ll dive into the ideas behind a subject’s work, exploring what's driving innovation and inspiration in Belfast and beyond. The series marks a special moment in the history of our School - the 175 anniversary - and provides a special opportunity for us to reflect on the breath and diversity of the disciplines and specialisations the school teaches. This firsts series of five episodes is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art. This edition features Paddy Donnelly - an alumnus of the Belfast School of Art and an award-winning children's illustrator, now based in Belgium. With over 20 years’ experience, he has published more than 25 picture books, including The Golden Hare, which won the A Post Children's Book of the Year Award in 2024.   Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Amy McGoldrick. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   MORE ON PADDY NEW PAGANS (Lyndsey and Cahir's band) OFFSHOOT TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL

    20 min
  10. FLUX EP#2 - ANNA LIESCHING

    05/07/2025

    FLUX EP#2 - ANNA LIESCHING

    FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University. In each episode, we’ll dive into the ideas behind a subject’s work, exploring what's driving innovation and inspiration in Belfast and beyond. The series marks a special moment in the history of our School - the 175 anniversary - and provides a special opportunity for us to reflect on the breath and diversity of the disciplines and specialisations the school teaches. This firsts series of five episodes is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art. This episode is a conversation with Anna Liesching - Curator of Art at the Ulster Museum, where she focuses on works on paper, performance art, installation practice and women painters. She is also pursuing a PhD at the Belfast School of Art, researching women painters associated with Northern Ireland between 1957 and 1969.   Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Amy McGoldrick. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   MORE ON ANNA  ULSTER MUSEUM  NEW PAGANS (Lyndsey and Cahir's band) OFFSHOOT TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL

    25 min

  11. 05/07/2025

    FLUX EP#1 - COLIN DAVIDSON

    Please note - if you prefer, you can *watch* this episode HERE! FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University. In each episode, we’ll dive into the ideas behind a subject’s work, exploring what's driving innovation and inspiration in Belfast and beyond. The series marks a special moment in the history of our School - the 175 anniversary - and provides a special opportunity for us to reflect on the breath and diversity of the disciplines and specialisations the school teaches. This firsts series of five episodes is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art. Episode One features a conversation with Colin Davidson.  Colin is a Northern Irish visual artist and Chancellor of Ulster University. Renowned internationally for his large-scale portraits of figures such as Seamus Heaney and Angela Merkel, his work is held in prestigious collections including the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery of Ireland. Presented by Lyndsey McDougall. Produced by Amy McGoldrick. Music by Cahir O'Doherty.   COLIN DAVIDSON BELFAST SCHOOL OF ART NEW PAGANS (Lyndsey and Cahir's band) OFFSHOOT TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL

    30 min
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FLUX is an OFFSHOOT TV and Belfast School of Art podcast showcasing conversations with interesting folk enjoying a career in the creative industries following time at Ulster University! In each episode, we’ll dive into the ideas behind a subject’s work, exploring what’s driving innovation and inspiration in Belfast and beyond. The series marks a special moment in the history of our School - the 175 anniversary - and provides a special opportunity for us to reflect on the breath and diversity of the disciplines and specialisations the school teaches. This firsts series of five episodes is hosted by Lyndsey McDougall, a lecturer in Art & Design History and Theory at Belfast School of Art.

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  • Creator
    offshoottvflux
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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