Episode 12 | Salvatore of Lucan @salvatoreoflucan Conjuring painted reflections of the world he encounters with uncompromising honesty and good humour, Dublin-based artist Salvatore of Lucan’s work treads the line between the uncanny and the ultra-familiar. Taking inspiration from the objects that populate his domain and the people he shares it with, his work has been featured in several notable exhibitions, he has been the recipient of numerous awards, and his work has been treasured by bot...

Episode 11 | Rory Crerar of Herman White Rory Crear, an Irish Estate Agent and Auctioneer, has been a beacon of knowledge, sharing invaluable insights, tips, and even a few entertaining anecdotes from his vast experience in the industry. We've learned about the hidden gems of Irish real estate, the art of negotiation, and the ever-changing and more difficult landscape of property trends.

Episode 6 | David Herman In episode 6 we move away from creators for a week to talk to David Herman the Managing Director of Herman's Auctioneers about all things auctions, his life and his career. David touches on the changes in auctions, both Fine Art and Property over the years. As well as giving plenty of tips on clearing your home. He also relives some nostalgic moments of auction life in Dublin.

Artist Carl Hickey joins us on our second episode of the podcast to discuss his work and inspiration, thriving in chaos, and why you should never put black in a painting. As if captured from a height, or from a safe distance shrouded from view, Carl Hickey’s painted compositions depict figures in various states of preoccupation. Piecing together a story from the visual elements, his characters may be engaging in seemingly mundane activities -- operating machinery or absconding from vie...

In conjunction with her works in Herman’s upcoming auction and exhibition, Deorad, we meet with artist Carmen Quigley to discuss her practice, her most treasured objects, and the influences informing her work. Intricate and carefully delineated, the imaginative compositions of Quigley overflow and teem with life. She knots her figures into complex arrangements, surrounded by creatures and invented mythical beings. Natural forms are central to her practice – she is fascinated by the bre...