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 • 48 episodes
Artists' Tales
Latest Episodes
S5 E3 Kirk Dunn | The Knitting Pilgrim
In this episode, we meet Canadian textile artist, actor, and writer Kirk Dunn, whose extraordinary knitted works weave together themes of faith, social justice, and human connection. Best known for Stitched Glass - a 15-year knitted tr...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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39:11
S5 E2 Jacqueline Suowari | Multidisciplinary artist
In this episode, Nigerian visual artist Jacqueline Suowari shares the philosophy behind her striking ballpoint pen drawings — vast, intricate works composed of thousands of layered strokes. Blending drawing, painting, and design, Jacqueline exp...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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33:57
S5 E1 Mal Wooldford and Charlotte Woolford | No Relation collaborative project
This episode features British filmmaker and photographer Mal Woolford and actor-educator Charlotte Woolford to discuss No Relation — their powerful collaborative project exploring ancestry, identity, and the legacy of transatlantic sla...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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34:34
S4, E10 Holly Revell
Holly Revell is a London-based artist and photographer who specialises in LGBTQ+ performance, portraits and projects. They published 'People like us' photobook in December 2024 which explores trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming (GNC) id...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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32:31
S4, E9 FIKA book and zine
FIKA book and zine is a collective of photographers who collaborate on book and zine projects. The founding members are Arun Misra, Frankie McAllister and Joanne Furniss. We talk about how the group was formed and how they support each other on...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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31:21