As I sat down with RM Sánchez-Camus (Marcelo), the migrant artist whose palette of activism and creativity colours societal canvases, our conversation turned into an inspiring odyssey through the crossroads of art and advocacy. Marcelo opens up about his journey, blending public, social, and applied art to spark change, and discusses the layered complexities of his work within the UK's cultural landscape as a naturalized citizen. His narrative reveals how art can democratize cultural narrativ...
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As I sat down with RM Sánchez-Camus (Marcelo), the migrant artist whose palette of activism and creativity colours societal canvases, our conversation turned into an inspiring odyssey through the crossroads of art and advocacy. Marcelo opens up about his journey, blending public, social, and applied art to spark change, and discusses the layered complexities of his work within the UK's cultural landscape as a naturalized citizen. His narrative reveals how art can democratize cultural narrativ...
As I sat down with RM Sánchez-Camus (Marcelo), the migrant artist whose palette of activism and creativity colours societal canvases, our conversation turned into an inspiring odyssey through the crossroads of art and advocacy. Marcelo opens up about his journey, blending public, social, and applied art to spark change, and discusses the layered complexities of his work within the UK's cultural landscape as a naturalized citizen. His narrative reveals how art can democratize cultural narrativ...
Have you ever considered how your creativity is influenced by your community or perhaps, how it can impact those around you? Well, you're about to find out. This week, we have the pleasure of chatting with the talented Sinead Cullen, an architect, artist, and movement medicine teacher who enlightens us about the anthropology of creativity. We uncover how our innate need to create art is intertwined with our communities and discuss the culture of individualism prevalent in today's art scene.Ou...
After quite a pause… we’re back! This last year was a gestation pause - not of a human being but of my theatre company, Imaginari Theatre. And.. Can I tell you what? I’m so excited to be here with you in the Art Impact Podcast again! Discover the transformative power of theatre through the eyes of distinguished applied theatre practitioner Lucy Dear. Listen in as Lucy, a theatre maker and community producer, takes us on a captivating journey from her early experiences in youth theatre to...
In today’s episode, I’m talking with the award-winning writer and musicologist Kate Wakeling about children’s poetry as a tool for inclusion and realizing our unlimited potential. Kate is writer-in-residence with Aurora Orchestra - and that’s how my kids and I got to know her wonderful work - and writes regularly for BBC Music Magazine and the Times Literary Supplement.Her debut collection of children’s poetry, Moon Juice by The Emma Press, won the 2017 CLiPPA and was nominated for the 2018 C...
In Dr Joan Moore’s vast experience supporting foster and adoptive families, creative arts are the most effective methods of therapy to enable children and young people to accept their pasts, form new secure and healthy relationships and thrive. Dr Joan is a play and dramatherapy expert and the creator of The Theatre of Attachment Model. In this episode, we talk about how play and storytelling can support children to overcome trauma and realise their full potential.Such a powerful and moving c...
In today’s episode, I’m having an ultra-exciting and honest conversation with Gary Albert about the power of art in our world today, mental health and finding our call by chance and wonder. Gary Albert, is a multi-award-winning artist who creates music to ignite awe and inspire wonder in the world.He loops and layers his soaring flute, sparkling piano and velvet vocals into a transcendental sonic tonic that critics have as “... a multi-instrumental dream”, "... a poetic and introspectiv...
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Daniela Hofmann about her top tips on doing the work that matters while working from home. Feeling restless and unfulfilled in her full-time corporate career as a Finance Professional, Daniela embarked on an entrepreneurial and intentional journey back to herself in 2017.As part of this, she noticed her struggles with finding the time and space for work that really mattered to her. She now runs the cabin, a mindful online coworking space, to help conscious c...
Can you be terrified and fearless? In today’s episode, I’m talking to Scott Graham, the Artistic Director of Frantic Assembly, one of the UK's most successful and best-loved theatre companies. Frantic Assembly's mission is to make brave and bold theatre, and its work has always extended beyond the stage.The company has a deep commitment to the ethos of collaboration, empowerment and a constant desire to improve, telling stories in a voice we don't always hear and finding talent in places...
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Quinn Bauriedel on the Art Impact Podcast. Quinn is a co-founder and Co-Artistic Director of the OBIE Award-winning Pig Iron Theatre Company, which is dedicated to the creation of new and exuberant performance works that defy easy categorization.The mission of Pig Iron Theatre is to expand what is possible in performance by creating rigorous and unusual ensemble-devised works; by training the next generation of daring, innovative theatre artists; and by cons...
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Clive Lyttle, an accomplished musician and performer specialising in new music and jazz, Clive has almost 25 years of experience involved in programming and arts management. He is the artistic director of Certain Blacks, an art development organisation formed to support the growth of diverse artists. EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Laura Valenti, a qualified Movement Medicine dance teacher, somatic and trauma-informed coach and holistic voice therapist.In her early thirties, she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. That set her on a spectacularly creative and healing journey, where she deepened her exploration of movement as medicine. EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Lee Prosenjak. Everything Lee does is to create art, so that everyone can discover their own inspiration, love and greatness. Lee and his wife Stephanie have owned and operated Cherry Creek Dance in Denver, Colorado, for 29 years and are dedicated to creating art every day. He embodies enthusiasm, cultivates cohesive work groups, and facilitates the conversations that truly matter.EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Sinéad Cullen, an architect, artist and Movement Medicine teacher with a fascination for how humans co-create. She supports individuals and organisations to access their creativity for positive change. EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
Today we’re talking about my third master, Jacques Lecoq’s physical theatre and devising pedagogy.EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
Today we’re talking about my second master, Sotigui Kouyaté. Sotigui was a griot, an actor and a playwright. He worked with Peter Brook’s company, Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord in Paris for more than 20 years. He was one of West Africa’s most respected actors, best known for his role in London River for which he earned the Silver Bear for best actor at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival.EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
Today we’re talking about my first master, Kazuo Ohno. Kazuo Ohno was a Japanese dancer and one of the founding creators of a contemporary dance form called Butoh. Butoh incorporated elements of existentialism, surrealism, German expressionism, and kabuki theatre, as a reaction to the horrors of the second world war.EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about picking up wedding invitations, fear, resistance and how to welcome them in your practice as a creator.EPISODE’S SHOW NOTES
In today’s episode, we’re swapping positions and the amazing Petra Bongartz is interviewing… me! We talk all things about the power of art in bringing about change in the world.Art Impact just completed 6 months and there’s loads to celebrate. Thanks for building this beautiful community with us. EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the only 5 things you should worry about as you build a sustainable, impactful and deeply fulfilling career as a creator.EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Philippa Hambly, a theatre & movement practitioner who has toured extensively internationally and in the UK. We talk about the role of artists today and creating a social and economic ecology where the creator inside each one of us can thrive. Philippa takes us on a journey with her, shining a light on so many fascinating questions and insights.EPISODE’S SHOW NOTESOUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER.
As I sat down with RM Sánchez-Camus (Marcelo), the migrant artist whose palette of activism and creativity colours societal canvases, our conversation turned into an inspiring odyssey through the crossroads of art and advocacy. Marcelo opens up about his journey, blending public, social, and applied art to spark change, and discusses the layered complexities of his work within the UK's cultural landscape as a naturalized citizen. His narrative reveals how art can democratize cultural narrativ...
