Ep.309 GG The Illustrator - Ministry of Arts Podcast

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to GG The Illustrator (@ggtheillustrator) GG the Illustrator is a London-based artist whose work celebrates the architecture, people and communities of council estates across the capital. Working across acrylic, watercolour and digital illustration, she creates detailed, colourful images that document everyday life in neighbourhoods often overlooked by the traditional art world. Her ongoing mission to paint every council estate in London reflects her passion for preserving the memories, character and identity of working-class communities, particularly as estates face regeneration, demolition and displacement. Through her art, GG challenges perceptions of council housing and gives importance to places and stories that are frequently ignored, creating a lasting record of London’s changing social landscape. For more information on The Art Car Boot Fair, go to: @art_car_boot_fair To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.co.ukEmail: [email protected] Media: @ministryofartsorg  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.