Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Elizabeth Waggett (@waggs_)

Working as an art teacher in the UAE Elizabeth decided to make a dramatic change to her life and move to the USA in the hope of b…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to painter Lee Cutter (@leecutter_Studio)

This is the second of several podcasts featuring artists that are associated with the prison arts charity Koestler Art…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Johnny Costi (@johnny_costi)

Johnny Costi is an ex-gang member and prisoner whose life was transformed thanks to art.  He was the recipient of the Koestler A…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to painter Vince Kamp (@vincekamp)

Vince Kamp is a self-taught, figurative painter that is fascinated by the dark, gritty underground world of urban sub-culture…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to painter Susan Bunn (@susansilverbunn)

This is the LAST of three episodes featuring artists from a group exhibition called ‘A River Runs Through It’, showing at…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to art duo LoveJordan (@lovejordanart)

This is the second of three episodes featuring artists from a group exhibition called ‘A River Runs Through It’, showing at…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks digital artist Michael Wallner (@michaelwallnerart)

This is the first of three episodes featuring artists from a group exhibition called ‘A River Runs Through It’…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to jeweller Tessa Metcalfe (@tessametcalfe).

When growing up in London’s East End, Tessa took great joy watching the pigeons scampering around in search of food a…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to portrait artist Darren Baker (@darrenbakerart).

Darren Baker approached The Prince’s Trust for guidance after completing his degree.   Thanks to that guidance …

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to multi-media artist Lauren Baker (@laurenbakerart).

Lauren Baker Is possibly best known for her neon work, most notably her text piece, ‘Everything is going t…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Sign painter Alex May Hughes (@alexmayhughes).

Alex Discovered Sign Painting after wanting to revisit a project she had undertaken on her graphic design degree…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to portrait artist Tim Gatenby (@therealtimgatenby), film maker turned portrait painter.

 During his BA in film-making, Tim started to be highly influenced by the…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to sound artist Martyn Ware (@martynware), music producer and founding member of both Human League & Heaven 17.

Martyn co-curated ReAnimate, an exhibition of soun…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Ben Eine (@einsigns).

Ben Eine is one of the UK's best known Street Artists that travels the world adorning buildings with his bold and colourful messages, gen…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Michelle Mildenhall (@michellemildenhall).

Michelle uses layers of coloured latex to create portraits of iconic, generally female figures. Having been part of …

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Dario Illari (@jealous_london)

Dario Illari is owner and founder of Jealous Gallery and print studio in Shoreditch and Crouch End.

Jealous Gallery has hosted b…

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Livvy Kemp (@livvykemp)

Although trained as a painter, Livvy Kemp produces large-scale, highly detailed landscapes [generally] using fine nibbed pens.

Livvy's …

In this episode Gary Mansfield talks to Katie Piper (@katiepiper_)

Katie Piper is a British TV presenter that was attacked in 2007, by a stranger who threw acid into her face as she walked to work. T…