Today we are joined by Nicolas Deshayes, with Kiran Nangla and Kirsten Newbigging from our BA Creative Practice in Fine Art.

Nicolas Deshayes works in sculpture to explore the form and materiality of bodies and what happens beneath their surfaces. Process, or processing materials, drives his practice, where materials convey states of liquid, solidity, heat, and tension. His sculptures evoke vital systems of ingestion, circulation, and transformation through elegantly considered forms that feel organic, functional, and uncanny, all at once.

Surfaces are consistently sealed and tactile, recalling domestic, civic, or architectural infrastructures.

We are joined by Mark Leckey. We are also joined by student guests from our Fine Art Degree, Daniel Gismera, who is currently in his first year, and Imane Bouziane, who is in her second year with us.

Mark visited the studios ahead of this recording to spend time with the students and gave a Penny Lecture to students from across the college, on his work.

Mark Leckey is a British contemporary artist whose work spans video, sound, performance and installation. His practice often draws on found imagery, pop culture and personal memory, exploring themes of nostalgia, desire, anxiety and the emotional charge carried by images, music and objects. Leckey has described his approach as allowing culture to move through him, sitting at a point where art and life blur into one another.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of topics some people might find triggering including suicide, and rape.

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.

In this episode we are joined by John Costi, a multidisciplinary artist whose life and work epitomises resilience, creativity, and community engagement. Born in 1987 and raised in London, John draws upon his Cypriot and Irish heritage to inform his art, which spans sculpture, installation, painting, and performance. His work critically examines themes of upbringing, class, and masculinity, often inviting audiences to become active participants in the artistic experience. 

John's journey into the art world is both profound and inspiring. While serving a 6 year sentence at HM Young Offender Institution Feltham, he encountered Koestler Arts—the UK's leading prison arts charity. This engagement marked the beginning of a transformative path: from a participant in prison art programs to a mentee, scholar, arts worker, judge, and eventually, co-curator of Koestler Arts' annual exhibition at the Southbank Centre last December, which I saw and was absolutely fantastic.  

In 2022, John earned an MA in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins and was selected for the South London Gallery's post-graduate residency program. He now operates from his studio on his Residency at Somerset House, continuing to create art that challenges hierarchies of art experience and fosters community dialogue.  

The South London Gallery stated on Costi’s work; Costi’s work is rooted in healing and transformation. Using play and conversation to create artworks that bring people together and form social connections, he often takes found objects to create sculptures and installations, a practice he refers to as ‘Culture-Mating’. He uses spoken word in his practice, and also creates characters and environments that draw on his personal heritage and experiences growing up to celebrate London’s traditions and histories 

Costi also heads crime diversion groups in probations and prisons.  

You can learn more about his work at  www.johncostiart.com 

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.

In this episode we are joined by Designer, Stefanie Posavec. Stefanie is a London-based information designer specializing in non-traditional representations of data, turning complex information into intuitive, artistic, and often hand-drawn visual experiences.

Born in 1981, she studied Graphic Design at Colorado State University before earning a Master of Arts in Communication Design from Central Saint Martins in London. It was during her time at CSM that she discovered her passion for using data as a design material. 

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.

In this episode we're looking into the world of Lindsey Mendick, an artist from London who is now based in Margate who makes ceramic sculptures and immersive installations.

Lindsey's work intertwines personal narratives with elements of the everyday and the extraordinary. Lindsey's installations often feature hand-built ceramics, stained glass, and performance elements, creating environments that invite viewers into her world. Through her art, she offers a form of catharsis, encouraging reflection on personal experiences and the shared human condition.

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.

In today’s episode, we are joined by Katja Novitskova. Born in Tallinn, Estonia, Katja Novitskova is an installation artist whose work investigates how media shapes our understanding of the world. One of her most significant achievements was representing Estonia at the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017 with her exhibition If Only You Could See What I’ve Seen with Your Eyes. The project examined the intersections of big data, vision, and ecological crisis, highlighting the ways in which technology mediates our understanding of the environment.

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.

In today's episode we are joined by Photographer and Director, David Stewart. We are also accompanied by Suu-ki Coward, from the third year of our Fine Art Degree. 

David Stewart is a British photographer and director known for his surreal and often humorous large-format portraits. His career began photographing tourists on Morecambe promenade and capturing punk bands like The Clash and The Ramones as they performed at local venues. 

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.

In today's episode, we are joined by artist, Activist, hero of democratising exciting art materials… Stuart Semple!  We also have a couple of students guesting from our HNC Fine Art, Christine Tayor and Kirsten Newbigging.   

Stuart Semple is a British artist whose practice spans painting, sculpture, technology, and activism. His work delves into sociopolitical themes such as youth politics, accessibility, and democracy, reflecting a deep engagement with societal issues. 

In today's episode, we are joined by artist Mark Titchner, and we have a student guesting from our HNC Fine Art, Ekaterina Egorushkina.  

Mark Titchner studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and his acclaim soared when he was nominated for the Turner Prize in 2006, a testament to his exploration of words and language within the realm of art. His installations, often nestled within the public domain, serve as beacons of introspection and communal dialogue, inviting viewers to immerse themselves. 

In today's episode, we are honoured to have a remarkable artist joining us, Leonardo Anker Vandal, whose work dives deep into the human experience, transforming early experiences of personal trauma into a highly personal and poetic visual language.

Lucas Bartholomew-Good (HNC Fine Art) 

Leonardo Anker Vandal 

In today's episode, we are joined by Neville Brody for a chat following his Penny Lecture here at Morley College. Neville Brody is a master in the realm of graphic design, typography, and art direction, his creative journey continuing to leave a distinct mark on the world of visual communication. Brody's influence extends beyond print media, as he ventured into diverse domains such as digital design, multimedia, branding and designing iconic publications such as The Times. 

As an educator, Brody's legacy endures through his tenure as the professor of the School of Communication at the Royal College of Art, London, where he nurtures the next generation of design visionaries.

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.

In today's episode, we explore the work of Mat Collishaw and are joined by our HNC Fine Art student Lucas Bartholomew-Good. Mat is an English artist based in London. His art primarily involves photography and video, with notable works such as "Bullet Hole," which gained acclaim during its display at the Freeze exhibition in 1988. As one of Collishaw's most recognized pieces, "Bullet Hole" (1988), featured a striking close-up photograph appearing to resemble a bullet wound on a person's scalp, intriguingly presented on 15 light boxes bringing a beauty and almost stained glass window aesthetic.

Collishaw's artistic repertoire spans a mesmerizing array of optical illusions, paintings, dynamic projections, and kinetic sculptures. Each creation serves as more than just a visual spectacle; they act as portals to introspection, prompting contemplation on fundamental aspects of psychology, history, and science. Beneath the surface allure and vibrant aesthetics of Collishaw's pieces lies a profound exploration.

Juno Calypso is a British photographer known for her distinctive self-portraits, her work is a powerful exploration of feminism, isolation, loneliness, and self-sufficiency. In addition to her personal work, Calypso also makes her mark as a commercial photographer. In 2016, she was a joint winner of the British Journal of Photography International Photography Award. Two years later, she received the prestigious Vic Odden Award from the Royal Photographic Society. Working solo, Calypso has crafted highly stylized photographs of herself while adopting the persona of "Joyce," a fictional alter-ego. These self-portraits take place in surreal storytelling settings. Her self-portraits as "Joyce" are the cornerstone of her work, portraying a "bored, frustrated, lonely housewife of her imagination." These images transport us to unfamiliar and over-the-top landscapes, providing a commentary on the restrictive aspects of femininity and societal expectations.

Calypso's work explores the rituals of seduction and the pursuit of a "perfect vision of oneself." One of her noteworthy series, "The Honeymoon," features her alone in American couples-only honeymoon resorts. This collection exudes a sense of claustrophobia, blending frustration with loneliness, as noted by critics. Calypso has aptly commented on her own work, highlighting her intention to critique the construction of femininity. She once said, "I used to take pictures of Joyce as a way of making a critique on the laboured construction of femininity, but now I’m starting to see that the problem isn’t the make-up and bizarre body improvement devices, but the way society treats women who invest so deeply in their appearance." You can check out her work at the Welcome Collection in the Cult of beauty exhibition on to 28th April, 2024.

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre. For this episode, Matt is joined by Harrison and Wood.

John Wood, and Paul Harrison crossed paths while studying at the Bath College of Higher Education and have been partners since 1993.  Wood and Harrison are renowned for their video works featuring minimalist performances that delve into themes of tragedy, comedy, and irony. Their art is a profound exploration of the physical constraints, scale, and movement of the human body in relation to meticulously crafted environments.

You can check out Wood and Harrisons work on their website at harrisonandwood.com 

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre. For this episode, Matt is joined by Alife Dwyer.

Alfie Dwyer creates short, surreal journeys into bizarre and visually stunning realms. His inspiration often stems from lucid dreaming, and he views his videos as quick glimpses into these fleeting dreamscapes. Describing his work, he identifies himself as a multimedia artist, animator, and filmmaker, with a primary focus on the human body, the digital realm, and dark humour. Alfie collaborates with a diverse set of top-tier clients, spanning various genres, including notable names such as Adult Swim, musician Thundercat, Weirdcore for Aphex Twin, and comedian Eric Andre. As a huge Aphex Twin myself, I’m incredibly excited to discuss the work Alfie did for his Field Day performance last year.

Alfie Dwyer's impressive portfolio features his work in Image Breakers and It's Nice That, showcasing his creative talents and innovative approach. He has served as a Board member at Rising Arts Agency from 2019 to 2022, demonstrating his commitment to the arts and his active involvement in fostering the growth of emerging talents and creativity.

You can check out Alfie Dwyer’s work on his website

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre. For this episode, Matt is joined by Misha Notley.

Misha was Born in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo and later raised in Manchester. She has cultivated a unique perspective that transcends borders and cultures. Currently, Misha lives and works in London, where she channels her creativity into a very multi-disciplinary practice.
Misha's work delves deep into the intricate web of social, economic, and political systems that shape our contemporary cultural landscape. Misha's designs are characterised by their speculative and future-oriented nature. They invite us to question the very foundations of our world and to imagine alternative, often absurd, possibilities.

Where neoliberal work culture can feel unrelenting, where online hyper-representation blurs the lines of reality, and where the commodification of the self has become the norm, Misha's art serves as a thought-provoking mirror, reflecting the idiosyncrasies of our time.
Misha has recently exhibited her work at prestigious events such as the Madrid Digital Arts Festival and the London Design Festival. Her work has been featured in the thought-provoking pages of Nowadays Journal, and she has graced the pages of Bricks magazine.

You can check out her work on her website, at https://mishanotley.com

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre. For this episode, Matt is joined by Sarah Morris.

Sarah Morris is an accomplished artist whose work spans the mediums of painting and film. Born in Sevenoaks, Kent, in south-east England, Morris has established herself as a prominent figure in the art world.

Morris's educational journey took her to prestigious institutions such as Brown University, Cambridge University, and the Independent Study Program of the Whitney Museum of American Art. Her dedication to her craft was recognised when she became a Berlin Prize fellow at the American Academy in Berlin and received the Joan Mitchell Foundation painting award.

Blending her passion for painting and film, Morris sees these two art forms as interconnected. Throughout her career, she has explored various styles and techniques. In her earlier works, she experimented with geometric Modernist grid designs, utilising flat planes of colour. Another notable series focused on glass-faced skyscrapers, incorporating geometric landscape designs reflected in their facades. Additionally, Morris delved into screen-prints, word-paintings, and even painted representations of shoes.

In her films, Morris captures the essence of both individuals and cities, delving into their psychology and essence. Whether it's depicting urban scenes in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Rio or providing an individual's perspective on significant events or industries, Morris's films provide unique insights into the architecture, politics, industry, and leisure that define a particular place.

Sarah Morris's artistic prowess has been recognized worldwide, with solo exhibitions held in renowned institutions such as Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin, Palais de Tokyo in Paris, Fondation Beyeler in Basel and Museum für Moderne Kunst in Frankfurt.

Series 3 Episode 7: Cey Adams

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.  For this episode Matt is joined by graffiti artist Cey Adams from New York and student Emma Allan from Morley College London's Chelsea Centre HNC in Fine Art.

Cey Adams is a graffiti artist who began from the late 70s to the early 80s. He attended the School of Visual Arts in New York, and his work was exhibited alongside Jean Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. In 1982, he was featured in the PBS documentary Style Wars about subway graffiti in New York. In 1983, he formed a close relationship with the Beastie Boys and designed their 12" single cover for Cooky Puss. He also worked with Russell Simmons' Rush Artist Management to create logos, tour merchandising, and advertising campaigns for rap artists. In the late 80s, Adams and his partner Steve Carr co-founded The Drawing Board, an in-house visual design firm for Def Jam Recordings that oversaw the visual style of their artists. Adams went on to create corporate advertising campaigns for companies such as Levi's, Nike, HBO, Coca-Cola, Burton Snowboards, Moët & Chandon, Comedy Central, HBO, and Warner Bros.

Cey Adams has had a long, successful career as a designer and artist, creating logos and branding for many different companies and music artists including the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Jay Z and Mary J Blige. He was the founding Creative Director of Def Jam Records.

Having previously designed clothes for Run DMC for Adidas, in 2006 he was commissioned to design his own custom track suits and sneakers featuring Beastie Boys. He was also commissioned to do a mural for the National Urban League conference and the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, and collaborated with Brooklyn Arts Council in 2015. He also did a project with photographer Janette Beckman and created a limited edition run of 500 clothing pieces for the launch of Levi's new store in Times Square. His work is known for its themes of pop culture, race and gender relations, and cultural and community issues.

For this episode Matt is joined by Turner Prize Winner Laure Prouvost and students Liz Thomas and Steve Harrison from Morley College London's Chelsea Centre HNC in Fine Art.

In 2013 Laure won the Turner Prize with an installation titled Wantee and in 2019 she represented France at the Venice Bienalle with a piece called The Deep Blue Sea Surrounding you. The exhibition was based on the decentralised nervous system of an octopus. Various sculptures, sounds, dances, performances and lighting are connected throughout the pavilion in a tentacle-like fashion. A diverse group of performers from all over the world, such as a magician, singer, rapper and karate practitioner, are part of a film that follows a road trip from Grigny (a suburb of Paris) to Venice. The film is described by Prouvost as "the head of the octopus" as the performers take the audience through the canals of Venice.

She has previously exhibited at the Tate Modern and the Institute for Contemporary Arts. In 2011 in collaboration with the Whitechapel Gallery she was awarded the MaxMara Art Prize for Women. 

For this episode Matt is joined by artists Matthew Stone and students Laura Leon Batista from Morley College London's Chelsea Centre Access to HE in Art and Design. 

Matthew Stone graduated from Camberwell College of Arts, London in 2004. He currently stages performances and films. In 2007, his first solo show, entitled "Futurehindsight", took place at UNION in London. In November 2009, Stone topped the arts section in a "Power players Under 30" list compiled by the Sunday Times.

His most recent show was at Union London in 2022, the show included a combination of artworks on linen, sculptures created with 3D printing, and handmade wooden furniture. His work incorporated the use of AI for the first time and explored how the repeating of images across different forms can create a unique visual language. Drawing inspiration from artists like Henri Matisse and Roy Lichtenstein, Stone had inserted representations of his own existing artworks into his works. He had also taken this concept a step further by including depictions of his AI-assisted paintings in three large scale linen canvases, and has also made physical versions of these AI paintings to display in the gallery.

Stone frequently collaborates with FKA Twigs and created the album artwork for 2019's Magdalene. This is one of my favourite LPs’ at home and I have to say that the artwork is re-produced beautifully with ultra high definition print quality.

Check out his work at Matthewstone.co.uk

Series 3 Episode 4: Faile

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.

For this episode Matt is joined by collaborative pair Faile; Patrick Mcneil and Patrick Miller. Student Karen Mulville from the Access to HE in Art and Design will also joining the conversation.

Faile’s work consists predominantly of painting and printmaking, and they show a range of work from sculpture, paintings to large scale murals, stencils and even prayer wheels. They work on the street and within museums and galleries, using culturally driven iconography and critique on Capitalism and Consumerism.  

 
Notable exhibitions include at the Tate Modern in 2008 a massive 240-square-foot image of a Native American in full regalia amidst a shredded collage of pulp images and found signage affixed to the Tate's exterior. Temple in 2010, which was a full scale church in ruins in Lisbon,Tower of Faile, a 40 foot tower of wooden blocks combined with screenprints and painted imagery - a collaboration with the New York Ballet School, which was displayed at the Lincoln Centre for Performing Arts.

A 2015 major retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum which featured a return of the Temple from Lisbon. combined with large scale marble sculptures. Wishing on you in 2015, a seven foot high kinetic sculpture in New York's Time Square. 

You can find art courses at Morley College London's Chelsea Centre here

Art Cast is a podcast series of informal discussions with professional artists and designers, presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, joined by students from Morley College London - Chelsea Centre.

For this episode Matt is joined by artist, Ryan Gander who identifies as "a sort of neo-conceptualist, Proper-'Gander'-ist, amateur philosopher". Emma Allen and Steve Harrison, both current students on our HNC in Fine Art, are also joining the conversation.

Gander's artwork is not confined to any particular style or medium. He prefers to explore ideas through a multitude of materials and methods, often challenging how art and design can be approached. He has investigated various topics, such as modernist design, creativity, education, and utopian/dystopian worlds. Examples of his work include "It Came out of Nowhere, he said staring at an empty space", a document wallet made in collaboration with Jonathan Monk; "Device #5", a series of non-functional devices; and "A lamp made by the artist for his wife", a series of ad hoc lamps.

Gander wants to work outside of the traditional ways of producing art, so he has collaborated with his daughters and has used different pseudonyms. He hopes his work is expansive and has more end points than starting points, like in a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book. These books were published in the 1970s and were marketed to 10-14 year olds. In these books, the reader is presented with a decision at the end of each page and depending on the choice, the narrative splits.

Ryan was awarded an OBE in 2017 and has been elected Royal Academician in the category of Sculpture. In 2005 he won the Baloise Art Prize at Art Basel.

You can find art courses at Morley College London's Chelsea Centre here

Welcome to Art Cast Season 3. Art Cast is presented by Matt Gee, Programme Area Manager of Fine Art, at the Chelsea Centre at Morley College London.

In this episode Matt and students are joined by British documentary photographer and photojournalist Martin Parr.

Martin Parr’s photography intimately documents modern life, in particular the social classes of England and the wealth of the Western World. His most notable projects have been The Last Resort (1983–1985), The Cost of Living (1987–1989), Small World (1987–1994) and Common Sense (1995–1999). Since 1994, Parr has been a member of Magnum Photos. He has had around 40 solo photobooks published, and has featured in around 80 exhibitions worldwide including the international touring exhibition ParrWorld , and a retrospective at the Barbican Arts Centre, London, in 2002. The Martin Parr Foundation was registered as a charity in 2015 and opened premises in his hometown of Bristol in 2017. It houses his own archive and a gallery.

The students featured on this episode:

• Karen Mulville from our HE Access to Art and Design
• Nick Gardner from our BA Hons in Photography
• Emma Allen from our HNC in Fine Art
• John Pettitt from our HNC in Photography

You can find art courses held at Morley College London's Chelsea Centre here

We are very excited to welcome Polly Morgan to open our third series. I am joined by students Inigo Farah from our Fashion Diploma and Evelina Yakoleva, from our HE Access to Creative Industries and we delve in to a wide range of topics including taxidermy, casting, being a professional artist and managing income.

Polly Morgan is a British artist living and working in London. Self-taught with no formal education in art, Polly works in taxidermy, concrete and polyurethane. She is interested in creating deceptions, with sculptural facsimiles made from painted casts and skin, as a way of exploring false narratives in our increasingly polarised and digitised society.

You can now listen to the previous two series on streaming platforms such as Apple and Spotify, just search Art Cast Morley Radio.

He has received international critical acclaim for his work and in 2020 was awarded an OBE for Services to Visual Arts. In 2016, he was awarded the Fourth Plinth Commission for sculpture in Trafalgar Square and was nominated for the prestigious Turner Prize Award in 2013.

David Shrigley has had solo exhibitions in museum worldwide and his works are found in prominent collections, including Museum of Modern Art (New York), Tate Britain (London), the National Gallery of Denmark (Copenhagen), amongst many others.

He has a shop based in Copehagen called Shrig shop.

Student Co-Host: Kathryn MCgeary, Morley College’s Photography student.

Student Co-host for this Episode: Inigo Farah, Fashion Design Diploma Student

Sacrilege, a 1:1 bouncy replica of Stonehenge created for the 2012 Olympic Games was toured around the UK.
 
Deller staged The Battle of Orgreave in 2001, bringing together almost 1,000 people in a public re-enactment of a violent confrontation from the 1984 Miners’ Strike. The re-enactment was filmed by director Mike Figgis for Artangel Media and Channel 4. The Battle of Orgreave was ranked second in The Guardian’s Best Art of the 21st Century list, with critic Hettie Judah calling it a “monument of sorts, the performance was at once participatory ritual, spectacle, living archive and a space to mourn”. 
 
In 2004, for the opening of Manifesta 5, the roving European Biennial of Contemporary art, Deller organised a Social Parade through the streets of the city of Donostia-San Sebastian, drafting in cadres of local alternative societies and support groups to participate.
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Deller produced the documentary Everybody in The Place: An Incomplete History of Britain 1984–1992 which covered acid house and rave culture, and political turmoil in Britain in the 1980s and early-1990s, first shown by BBC Four on 2 August 2019.
 
Deller was the winner of the Turner Prize in 2004 and he was selected to represent Great Britain at the Venice Biennale in 2013.

Another work Kennard is famous for, a photomontage called Photo Op  which was created in Photoshop using an image of Tony Blair taking a selfie during the 2005 General Election campaign. This has then been re-hashed to look as if Tony Blair is taking a selfie against a backdrop of burning oil. It was described by The Guardian as “the definitive work of art about the war”. Kennard says he was trying to change the world and “portray Iraq as it happened and not wait until afterwards and make a history painting”.

In 2013 He expanded his methods of dissemination by sharing images through online platforms such as Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter. His G8 Protest Posters involved him sharing images “designed for protest”. These were created in reaction to the 39th G8 summit , Kennard had encouraged the public to “print, Tweet, Facebook, email and share these images as a sign of protest”

The first major retrospective of Kennard’s work was held at the Imperial War Museum for a year from May 2015.The show then moved to mac birmingham in 2016

Most recently in november 2021 he exhibited at Trongate 103 in Glasgow to coincide with the COP 26 summit, the show was titled: Code Red Cop 26.

Student Co-Hosts for this Episode: Photography Degree students Kathryn McGeary, Danielle Kalinovskis and Maria Green.

Hannah is currently studying her MA at the Slade in London after winning the Milein Cosman scholarship for drawing.  Hannah was born in Zambia but spent a few years in the UK while her father was studying in the UK and then moved back to Zambia to complete her Primary and Secondary education. After secondary school she joined Zambia National Arts Council and was one of the youngest members taking part in national and international exhibitions. In 2003 she returned to the UK to complete studies in computing. In 2016 Hannah decided to focus on her art. Obtaining an art qualification was now Hannah’s priority, but costs and time constraints of studying at University meant she wanted to seek a more flexible and cost effective option, Morley College London was her choice and she studied at the Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries from 2019-2021.

In 2020 her painting of Sarah Forbes Bonetta was acquired by English Heritage and displayed at Osborne house in October for Black History Month.

‘Painting our Past” which was covered widely in the media including the Times, the Guardian, the Economist, BBC History and British Archaeology.

Student Co-Hosts: Christine Udoh and Che Dorant.

Helen went to the Royal College of Art where she studied MA footwear, accessories and millinery. Helen has collaborated with a huge range of companies and individuals including, Gucci, Lacoste, Reebok, Adidas, Melissa Core, Bethany Williams, Matthew Needham and Takashi Murakami.

Helen was also part of the recent exhibition at the Design Museum; Sneakers unboxed, studio to the street and won the International Talent Support prize in 2016, and the Vogue Talent award.

Reigate has been quoted as saying, “the cartoons are about death, the death of our exhausted visual culture. Cartoons are used because they have already been used, used to death. It plays with notions of freedom, in regards to an ideal of creativity. My work is dealing with structures and systems in regard to play and progress”

Reigate’s work has been shown at the Tate Britain, Saatchi Gallery, Art Gallery of South Australia as well as many more notable institutes around the world.

In 2003 she collaborated with the London Sinfonietta, and Nunu premiered at the Royal Festival Hall and has gone on to create music for film, theatre and other performances for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Manchester International Festival, Sydney Festival, The Royal Northern Sinfonia and more.
 
The albums she created are all titled in lower case as a rejection of Capitalism, and in this interview Matt not only discussed her work as an activist and protester, which again like with Russell in the previous episode is a hot topic for our Foundation students who are looking at art as  protest.

Student Co-host: Ethan Hamilton

In this episode, Matthew is also joined by Jasmine Walsh a student at Morley College London, Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries.

Because of last season beginning in the January lockdown, and then in the months that followed there still being some form of restrictions, Matthew was unable to invite students to the sessions because of social distancing restrictions. 

In this episode, Matthew is also joined by two students, Ethan Hamilton and Che Dorant who are both studying with us at Morley College London, Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries.

Susan creates extremely carefully crafted objects. These objects consist of a wide range of valuable and seductive materials. They tend to imitate the mundane and everyday spillages, drips, stained overalls, paint splattered tools, and are executed to incredibly precision. The works are based on themes of craft, labour, value, the art gallery context, and the everyday.

Fin DAC has collaborated with brands like Armani, G-Star, Red Bull and has painted for the Royal Albert Hall and the 2012 Olympic Games in London. He has exhibited his work in galleries and museums mainly in Europe but also in the USA, and has painted murals in USA, Canada, Mexico, France, UK, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Cambodia, Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti.

To quote from Hastings Contemporary, “For Earthly Delites, Ryan created a new installation occupying the entirety of Hasting Contemporary’s main ground floor gallery space. Taking inspiration from Hieronymous Bosch’s Garden Of Earthly Delights, Ryanhas curated a ‘pleasure garden’ of work assembled from throughout her career that will invite visitors to wander around and get lost in her work.”

Ryan is renowned for her ‘cutouts’ – virbant, three-dimensional paintings made from card, collage, canvas, ceramic and metal. Many of her cutouts focus on the physicality of the human form – often depicting groups of figures dancing, posing, swimming, frolicking in the woods, even cutting loose in a mosh pit – and are inspired as much by scenes found in nightclubs and cinema as by classical painting and sculpture.