Welcome to The Grateful Web—the podcast that connects the rest of the world to our exciting vibrant Northern art scene. Hosted by Manchester-based artist Dr Jo Clements, this series explores the rich ecosystems of artists, curators, and cultural thinkers whose ideas and collaborations shape our cultural landscape. Through candid conversations with artists, scientists, and creative practitioners, The Grateful Web celebrates and acknowledges the generosity, collaborative spirit, support and chance encounters that are essential fuel for artists’ success.
Rooted in the Norths' dynamic art scene, this podcast shines a light on the connections that drive creative communities—from world-renowned institutions to grassroots artist-led spaces. Whether you're an artist, curator, art collector, gallerist or simply someone who loves art and exploring the ideas that bind us, join us as we weave new connections, explore and expand our grateful web.
This podcast has been made possible with generous support from GMCA Inspire Fund (round 3) info here and by an a-n Artists Bursary (2024-25) info here
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Welcome to The Grateful Web—the podcast that connects the rest of the world to our exciting vibrant Northern art scene. Hosted by Manchester-based artist Dr Jo Clements, this series explores the rich ecosystems of artists, curators, and cultural thinkers whose ideas and collaborations shape our cultural landscape. Through candid conversations with artists, scientists, and creative practitioners, The Grateful Web celebrates and acknowledges the generosity, collaborative spirit, support and chance encounters that are essential fuel for artists’ success.
Rooted in the Norths' dynamic art scene, this podcast shines a light on the connections that drive creative communities—from world-renowned institutions to grassroots artist-led spaces. Whether you're an artist, curator, art collector, gallerist or simply someone who loves art and exploring the ideas that bind us, join us as we weave new connections, explore and expand our grateful web.
This podcast has been made possible with generous support from GMCA Inspire Fund (round 3) info here and by an a-n Artists Bursary (2024-25) info here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to this special edition of The Grateful Web: Rogue Studios 30@30 celebrating 30 years of Rogue Artists’ Studios in Manchester.
Today I’m delighted to be joined by Rebecca Davy. Rebecca is an artist- predominantly a painter- based in Rogue Artists Studios. She studied at Manchester Metropolitan University, graduating with a BA in Fine Art in 2003, where she was awarded the Ken Billany Prize for Painting, and went on to complete her Masters in Fine Art there in 2006.
Rebecca’s practice centres on still life painting. She describes the act of pushing paint around a canvas as both lush and meditative—a way of finding stillness in a chaotic world. Her work often focuses on colourful, ephemeral objects that spark curiosity and that carry echoes of still life’s traditional association with memento mori.
The slow meditative process of painting is in contrast to the way she initially captures the objects in photography. A fraction of a moment stretched out through paint, to appreciate little things that make life joyful.
Rebecca has exhibited in the UK and abroad, both in solo and group shows.
She exhibits with Comme ca Art and her work has been seen in the Lowry Hotel, Harvey Nichols, Manchester, and INNSIDE by Melia
Rebecca’s instagram is @rdavyart
Her work via Comme Ca Art can be seen at www.commecaart.com/rebecca-davy
We look forward to seeing you for Open Studios at 2–6 Barrass Street, Openshaw, Manchester M11 1PU on Saturday 20th September from 12–8pm
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