Artists' Tales
Artists’ Tales is a compelling podcast hosted by Heather Martin that showcases the stories behind the art. Featuring a vibrant mix of creatives - from photographers and puppeteers to authors and designers - this podcast dives deep into the emotional, social, and creative dimensions of being an artist. Each episode is a celebration of storytelling, identity, and the transformative power of artistic expression.
Whether you're an emerging artist, a seasoned creative, or simply curious about the human stories behind the canvas, Artists’ Tales offers inspiration, depth, and connection.
Podcasting since 2021 • 53 episodes
Artists' Tales
Latest Episodes
S5, E8 Holly Searle | The Subversive Stitcher
In this episode, we meet Holly Searle - the creative force behind The Subversive Stitcher, whose textile-based practice turns embroidery into protest. Born in Central London and shaped by the “make do and mend” generation, Holly redisc...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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51:18
S5, E7 Barons Court Project | Charity with an art programme for service users
This episode shines a light on Barons Court Project, a West London charity offering holistic support to people facing homelessness or mental health challenges. Director Michael Angus shares how the centre provides showers, meals, emotional care...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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37:01
E5, S6 Amanda Cotton | 3D designer and artist
In this episode, we meet Amanda Cotton - a contemporary sculptor and 3D designer based at Trinity Buoy Wharf, East London. Working across ceramics, composites, and mould-making, Amanda’s practice explores identity, body image, and emotional res...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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36:08
S5, E5 James Cook | Typewriter artist
In this episode, we meet James Cook - a London-based artist transforming the humble typewriter into a tool of extraordinary expression. Trained in architecture at UCL’s Bartlett School and raised in Essex, James left behind blueprints to pionee...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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41:42
S5, E4 Geoff Titley | Digital media artist and photographer
In this episode, we speak with digital media artist and photographer Geoff Titley, whose thought-provoking work explores speculative landscapes and the shifting interplay between nature and technology. Blending digital photography, moving image...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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30:33