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LETTERS AGAINST ISOLATION Episode 7: “Symptoms of Cyberspace” with Fleming Mason interviewed by Constance Leterre. Artist Statement: Fleming Mason is a London-based interdisciplinary artist whose work predominantly covers sculpture, sound, installation, and conceptual practices. His current studies are engaged with what he titles Inverse Anthropologies; that is, the attempt to look outside the subject, towards that which creates them (pertaining that bodies produce their environments as environments produce them). Inverse Anthropologies reflects this effort to understand human behaviour from a perspective where the body is latent; the attempt to approach the entity from the outside in. Recent works include sculptural investigations into what he calls Deep Time - the prehistoric and “hyper-futures”. By learning from or “placing oneself into” these different forms of time, we might be able to more accurately understand the present. He is currently developing a new series of works for his first solo exhibition, represented by The Who Gallery.

LETTERS AGAINST ISOLATION Episode 6: “Material and immaterial fluids in the cyber-meta-real-human-substance” with Jade Baldo interviewed by Constance Leterre.  Artist Statement: The pseudo-dis-trans-post-hyper-cyber real true human substance of beauty? The now? To define and materialise possibilities for the existence of this substance. Revolving around new media, performance and installation to fall back unavoidably into image making and documentation to narrow down and concrete what might be entailed by my practice. A fascination with the intangible laced by an overcomplicated amalgamation of incomprehension. To remain complicated as a way to represent my interaction with the contemporary world and self. To drown in an inexistent sea of this shapeshifting matter.

LETTERS AGAINST ISOLATION Episode 5: “On Holes” with Hugo Hagger interviewed by Constance Leterre. Artist Statement:  "To be more holy one needs to get comfortable with the idea of destruction. But the kind of destruction I’m talking about is the sharp clean, trenchant kind of destruction, a kind of burnt-sage, bad-energies, Marykondo-co-star-cosmic-fascism, if it doesn’t bring you joy, kill it, cut its throat with a thin blade, violently agitate and rearrange all its matter until it becomes gaseous, like a red mist and then inhale it and become effigy to the brutal sacrifice you have both made. Ash; thats my T.H.E.O.R.Y.”.

Letters Against Isolation Episode 4: “The artists and their double: Practice and crisis within the art scene” with India Wilson interviewed by Constance Leterre "Having been consistently been surrounded by theatre and people who were extremely passionate about TV and film also, the direction my art practice is taking currently is intrinsically linked to understanding peoples psyche and the body, and also where the two intersect. Incorporating cinematic or temporal styles to my process of making, I do so within the mediums of sculpture, painting, photography and video. These styles stem from my love of certain concepts and genres: affect, body politics, sci-fi and fantasy, horror (gore, the abject and psychological), eroticism, dark humour, and the absurd. I hope to come in and out of the realms of fine art, theatre, TV, film, and socially engaging work, and still apply the process personal to me. I love to engage with the texture of people and place, dissect or displace the details I pick out, often using a playful or experimental attitude. The application to different industries is all aligned in my want to pursue a career in art direction, and whatever form that may take."

On this episode of Exhibition Inhibitions, join Maddy in conversation with editorial illustrator Ewan White as they discuss White’s start in the industry and how he develops each commissioned piece. White works as a freelance illustrator, whose work is often seen in the weekend issues of Financial Times. You can see his work and previous commissions on his instagram @ew_illustration, and contact him through his website ewanwhite.com Thanks to Ewan for the interview, and thanks as always to Raid.R for their support, see more at raidr.net and @raid.r__ on instagram

In this weeks podcast, Annie Watkins talks with Lee Nowell-Wilson, a self described "mid-emerging" figurative artist based in Baltimore, MD. They talk about the transition into being an artist and a mother, how not to let being an artist or mother define ones whole identity, and about the influence children have on a developing practice.  Lee graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2011 and has since been building her career in Baltimore. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, and is also the founder of MILKED magazine.  You can check out Lee's website here  You can find more out about her publication, MILKED here  And follow Lee on Instagram here Special thanks to Nae Bailey for creating the podcast music for this and other episodes. You can find out more about Nae here

Join host Maddy in conversation with curator Wells Fray-Smith as we learn about her current position as Assistant Curator at the Whitechapel Gallery and the road that led her there. To learn more about Wells and her work, check out her website at www.wellsfraysmith.co.uk  and on instagram at @whatthe_f_isthis . If you want to see a bit about the work and projects we discuss on the episode feel free to check out the links below, and thanks as always for listening! Nocturnal Creatures: https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/events/nocturnal-creatures-2021/ The London Open 2022: https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/the-london-open-2022-artists/ The Max Mara Art Prize for Women: https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/about/prizes-awards/max-mara-art-prize-women/

In this episode Annie talks with Arthur Fitzhugh, a musician, actor, curator, and entrepreneur from Baltimore, MD. He specialises in artist development and brand management and also founded an art collective called Dailey Studios which serves as a catalyst between local underrepresented artists and resources/exposure for them to carry out their dreams. In the future he plans on opening his own multi-faceted art gallery spaces throughout the country to serve the artists in local communities. They talk about dreams, creative ventures (including his role in Three Blind Mice TV Show) and keeping a balance between work, family and relationships.    For more information about consultations, submissions for future shows, or any other questions, send an to email [email protected] and visit www.daileystudios.net for more information.  Find Arthur’s instagram here Find Dailey Studios instagram here  Find Three Blind Mice on instagram here  Special thanks to Nae Bailey for the music for this and previous episodes. Find out more about Nae on her website: https://www.naebailey.com/

Raid.R and LUVA gallery have collaborated to form a podcast discussing the founding and processes of the two collectives alongside audio art from Baltimore based artist Judah Hughes (jwda). The audio previously released to feature as part of ‘LDVA Closing Party’ exhibition, is now publicly available to tune into! - With discourse surrounding the digital, physical and everything in between, Raid.R and LUVA discuss the importance and implications of the physical space, or lack of, for collective working and creative organisation. As well as how the digital has enabled possibilities not previously conceived before the pandemic, and the benefits of its globalising outreach.  - Featuring the dimensionally indescribable work of audio artist jwda, we decipher sounds and discuss in relation to the present chaos of our ‘phygital’ world.  - Listen to January 11, 2021 on Soundcloud Find more of jwda's music on Spotify Follow LUVA gallery on Instagram 

On today’s episode of Exhibition Inhibitions, host Maddy talks to artist Anne-Marie Creamer. Anne-Marie has been shaped by a great history of projects, events, residencies and experiences, so sitting down and hearing more about some of those was truly a joy. To see more about her work please visit http://amcreamer.net and you can check out the Cubitt 25 years talk here https://outset.org.uk/supported-projects/cubitt-25-years-an-artist-led-history-2016-2/    As always check out https://exhibitioninhibitions.wordpress.com for more information and links relevant to the episode, with thanks as always to the Raid.R team !!! https://www.raidr.net

LETTERS AGAINST ISOLATION Episode 3: @karljmurphy interviewed by @constanceleterre_. Karl Murphy is an Irish multi-disciplinary artist currently living in London. Murphy works across performance, painting, writing, installation, video, and digital formats. Their work uses different mediums to explore relationships between power, language, self, and audience. They often collaborate with U.K based queer collectives such as INFERNO and Harpies. Their work can be seen in both live event and exhibition settings.

LETTERS AGAINST ISOLATION: Episode 2 with Jade Pughe interviewed by @constanceleterre_. @jaded.design_ : “I'm a graphic designer and illustrator based in London, currently studying Graphic Communication Design with creating computing at CSM/CCI. My work often explores themes around sexual liberation, sex education, rape and sexual harassment awareness, period poverty, gender, race and politics whilst being as intersectional and nuanced as I can, but honestly I'm constantly evolving and learning and my opinions change and form in new ways everyday, it's very chaotic and sometimes all I want to do is make pretty gradients and flowers and call it a day!"

Raphael Del Bono is a London based multi-disciplinary artist and fashion assistant. His work often looks at the supernatural and tension created from absence. He explores this through various mediums including but not limited to poetry, ceramics, sound and performance. His research process has recently become integral to the physical manifestation of his work, often being presented alongside ceramic pieces that allow the viewer to draw connections between the origin of the pieces and their intentions once made. Everything created and spoken, all objects and written work are vessels for this energy and connection which he uses to communicate with those no longer here. This is all part of a constant curiosity into the expanse of what it means to research.

In this episode Annie talks with Matthew Charles, a mystic, poet and abolitionist whose work primarily explores the labyrinth of the construct of race in America. He has recently released a book called “you can not burn the sun”. In this podcast they look in depth at some of the themes present in the book, as well as hearing a couple of poems from the book. They discuss the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020 and how that has effected the direction that Matthew's work is taking.  Find out more about Matthew's work here: @matthewcharlespoet Find out more about Annie's work here: @annie_watkins_ Check out what else is happening with Raid.R here: https://www.raidr.net/ Music by Nae Bailey: @iamnaebae.wav Cover Graphic by Maddy Hook: @maddydidfoundation

On today’s episode of Exhibition Inhibitions, host Maddy talks to artist and past collaborator Ella O’Loughlin. Having just put together their first exhibition, this interview talks about their practice and concepts going into the cross-platform exhibition. You can visit the virtual exhibition at https://www.artsteps.com/view/607880738e839b2ab847f6ef  , and for more on the show and the artists that contributed visit https://intimatesimulacrum.wixsite.com/intimatesimulacrum/virtual-exhibition As always, visit https://exhibitioninhibitions.wordpress.com to hear more about the episode and check out the Raid.R website https://www.raidr.net

In this episode Annie talks with Nae Bailey, an artist who works within the realms of film and music based in Baltimore. They talk in depth about Nae's final capstone project, visual albums and what it feels like to be graduating college. Nae is also the creator of our podcast music, so this is a special episode to pay homage to the wonderfully talented person that she is!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnaebae.wav/ Nae's website: https://www.naebailey.com/ You can watch Juke box here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdT8HEG4lD4&t=969s

In this episode of Ex/In, host Maddy gets to talk to artist, writer, and lecturer Dr. Annie Goh about the balance of art and writing, life within the institution, and how early year creatives can work their way up.  You can see more of Annie's work at https://anniegoh.net/ and her position at UAL at https://www.arts.ac.uk/research/ual-staff-researchers/annie-goh, and more about her current work with Sonic Cyberfeminisms here https://soniccyberfeminisms.wordpress.com/. Visit https://exhibitioninhibitions.wordpress.com to hear more about the episode and Annie's work.

Liselotte is a Vocalist & Composer from Stockholm, Sweden based in London. In this episode Annie talks to Liselotte about rhythms of rest and productivity, collaborations cross disciplines, speaking up about social justice issues, and her new EP which will be coming out soon! Contact her at: [email protected] Website: https://www.liselotteostblom.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4QkLjnllSoedQULMmdRdeT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liselotteostblommusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCha6HfzPV6YCCyZhuvOs5Gw Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/liselotteostblom Instagram: @liselotteostblom Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiselotteOstblm Music created by Nae Bailey @iamnaebae.wav

In this episode, Maddy talks to artist, lecturer, and fan Dr. Owen Parry about early works, the importance of collaboration, and how to just hang out. You can see more of Owen's work at his website www.owengparry.com , and his current projects at www.fanriot.tumblr.com and https://www.stagingdecadence.com/ . Visit https://exhibitioninhibitions.wordpress.com to hear more about the episode and Owen's work.

In our first episode for the show "the art kid speaks", Annie talks with Josh Carr, a musician based in Baltimore on the East Coast of the US. Josh is a phenomenal professional orchestral trumpet player and a really fun guy! They talk about life leading up to the pandemic, the importance of passing on knowledge to the next generation, and how different cities and places carry with them different sounds.  Music created by Nae Bailey @iamnaebae.wav

The episode where you hear about us, your hosts, Annie and Maddy, and a little about the shows that we are hosting. Watch out for our two new shows, "exhibition inhibitions" and "the art kid speaks" coming soon! Check out our website: https://www.raidr.net/ Find us on Instagram @raid.r__  Special thanks to our music maker Nae Bailey Check out her website: https://www.naebailey.com/ Or find her on instagram @iamnaebae.wav