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Extraordinary Creatives

Extraordinary Creatives: The Premier Art Podcast Welcome to the Extraordinary Creatives podcast, your gateway to the world of exceptional artists and creative leaders who have defied the odds to make a significant impact in the arts and beyond. Hosted by Ceri Hand, creative coach, curator, and seasoned arts and business insider, this podcast offers a wealth of insights into art and creativity through in-depth interviews. Ceri’s extensive experience and genuine passion for the arts make every

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72:56

Behind The Scenes: Crafting Captivating Theatrical...

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2024/02/19

Ceri is in conversation with ingenious stage designer Chloe Lamford, recognised for crafting unexpected performance spaces that captivate audiences. Learn Chloe's insights on cross-cultural collaboration, overcoming creative burnout, and carefully considering the audience experience. Hear how she creates emotional spaces by colliding references and objects, and her shift towards more precise, architectural designs. Chloe also shares her criteria for selecting projects and her commitment to

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70:16

How Collaboration And Play Shape Artistic Work with...

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2024/02/12

Join Ceri as she speaks to artist Paul Kindersley, whose multimedia work spans drawing, performance, film, and ceramics. With painted faces and elaborate costumes, Paul creates absurd, poetic pieces that teeter between the beautiful and grotesque. He discusses merging art with daily life, embracing playfulness in his process, and establishing frameworks for creative collaboration. Discover in this episode how Paul pushes boundaries with discipline, translating concepts between mediums, and figuring

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68:54

Prototype Your Artistic Evolution with Lucy McRae

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2024/02/05

Join Ceri as she interviews artist and designer Lucy McRae, recognised by Fast Company as a pioneer who's shaping the future. We get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Lucy's artistic process as she creates conceptual sculptures, films, and wearables, exploring the impacts of emerging technologies on the human body. Tapping into her unique childhood and ballet training, Lucy explains how constantly adapting led her to approach spaces and materials as malleable.KEY TAKEAWAYS Lucy's work investigates

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67:40

Neurodivergence in Art | Disrupting Shame with Claire...

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2024/01/29

Ceri interviews internationally acclaimed artist Claire Morgan, who faced challenges growing up in Northern Ireland with undiagnosed Tourette's and autism. Claire shares how recent diagnoses in her 30s and 40s have shaped her life, confirming her unique strengths that enable ambitious, impactful artwork and a sustainable career. She provides insights on how the art world could better support neurodivergent artists and reflects on advice she'd give her younger self. Claire also talks about her

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60:16

Embracing Absurdity and Humour with Artist Rosie Gibbens

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2024/01/22

Ceri interviews performance artist Rosie Gibbens, who creates provocative and humorous artworks using her own body. Rosie shares her creative journey, from making animal sculptures out of toilet rolls as a child to pushing boundaries at art school with bold performances. She discusses what drives her interest in gender, sexuality, labour, and consumer desire, and the unusual yet thoughtful logic behind her work. Rosie opens up about formative relationships and learning experiences that still inform

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51:51

How to Sustain Creativity, Nurture Diversity and...

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2024/01/15

Ceri is joined in this episode by Titania Altius, a creative trailblazer with over 20 years in the music and creative industry. Learn Titania's invaluable insights on how artists can sustain thriving careers and the pivotal elements for successfully sharing creative work. Hear Titania's experiences in championing musicians, unlocking funding and enabling artists to turn passions into purpose. Discover who Titania considers true creative leaders and role models. Plus find out the change Titania

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65:55

Paula Orrell | The Artist-Curator Shaping the Arts...

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2024/01/08

Ceri interviews artist and curator Paula Orrell, Director of the Contemporary Visual Arts Network England, about making the arts more equitable. Paula shares how artists can be effective leaders in creating change, gives advice for creatives on using tools like programming and art writing to build community, and makes recommendations on advocating for the arts. She discusses key skills needed today like lateral thinking, holding complexity, and "deeper listening" across differences. Paula also opens

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27:31

Insights from 30 Years Collaborating with...

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2023/12/18

As we say goodbye to 2023, Ceri shares decades' worth of wisdom on creativity, distilling it into her 5Cs Framework she draws on when coaching artists and arts professionals: 1. Create 2. Communicate 3. Community 4. Confidence 5. Cash. Listen in as she dives deep into the first and most vital C - Create. Learn Ceri’s top tips on finding your rhythm, defining your space, producing prolific work, understanding your process and editing often. Gain insight on pivotal decisions like discerning when a

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58:17

Designing Work Around Your Strengths with Dave...

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2023/12/11

Ceri interviews long-time podcast host Dave Stachowiak about his journey of building Coaching for Leaders from scratch. They discuss what motivates him, how he transformed it from a side project into a full-time pursuit, his approach as an introverted leader, and key insights on leadership, collaboration, and unlocking creative potential. Dave shares the story behind his "aha" moment with powerful listening and the questions that open people up. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dave started the podcast out of boredom

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96:27

Keri Elmsly on Reshaping Creative Institutions

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2023/12/04

Ceri Hand interviews Keri Elmsly, the Executive Director of Programming at ACMI (Australia's national museum of screen culture). Keri takes us on her remarkable journey from the underground London rave scene to staging groundbreaking immersive art experiences worldwide. She shares insights from working with pioneering artists like UVA, Mira Calix, and Memo Akten to reshape cultural institutions. Together, they explore Keri's approach to fostering ambitious collaborative artworks, from aligning

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81:25

Curating Social Meaning: Christian Viveros-Fauné on...

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2023/11/27

Ceri interviews Christian Viveros-Fauné, a Chilean curator and writer based in New York. Christian shares insights from his prolific career curating major biennials and writing for renowned publications. Christian offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of curating a citywide exhibition, from fundraising and gaining stakeholder buy-in to selecting impactful artists and works. He also discusses his personal creative drive, his approach to art criticism, and key artists who have influenced

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55:43

Rebel Spirit: Activism Through Arts Leadership with...

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2023/11/20

Ceri interviews Zerritha Brown, Head of Culture at London's Camden Council, about how her Jamaican roots fuel her rebel spirit to drive grassroots activism. Zerritha shares how she brings that spirit into institutional settings through relationship-building and empowering others. She provides insight on how institutions need to understand their communities, not just co-produce content. Zerritha also discusses her soft yet deep listening leadership style and how she’s paving the way for the next

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67:48

The Accidental Activist: Soheila Sokhanvari

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2023/11/13

Join Ceri as she explores the captivating story behind multimedia artist Soheila Sokhanvari's work. Discover how art saved Soheila from depression as a scientist and fuelled her true calling. Hear how Soheila overcame deep challenges arriving in the UK as a teen and sacrificed family time to follow her artistic path. This moving episode unpacks Soheila's drive to spotlight pre-revolutionary Iran and honour exiled female performers through her portrait work. KEY TAKEAWAYS Love empowers us to cherish

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81:44

Creativity Has No Rules: Julie Verhoeven on Embracing...

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2023/11/06

Join artist, designer, and educator Julie Verhoeven in this episode as she shares her creative journey. From hating school and struggling to get into art college, to working with notorious fashion designers John Galliano and Martine Sitbon, Julie has forged her own unique path. She opens up about the imposter syndrome she faced early on, how being different fuels her creativity, and why she didn’t consider herself an “artist” until later in her career. Listen in for her honest take on being an

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63:32

Creative Risks and Relentless Curiosity with Normski

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2023/10/30

Ceri talks to legendary photographer and TV host Normski. He shares his extraordinary journey from capturing the burgeoning hip-hop scene in the 1980s to becoming Britain's foremost youth presenter. Normski lifts the lid on his creative obsessions, the hustle behind his lens, and key lessons like following your passion, surrounding yourself with a supportive tribe, and having the courage to take creative risks. KEY TAKEAWAYS Follow your gut instincts and believe in your vision, don't listen to the

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77:33

The Intentional Editor: How Sharmaine Lovegrove...

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2023/10/22

Publisher and editor Sharmaine Lovegrove joins Ceri in this week's episode of the Extraordinary Creatives podcast. Despite dealing with dyslexia and homelessness and as a teen, Sharmaine has beaten the odds to become an award-winning MD, publisher and editor. She shares how books were her safe haven growing up and discusses her unique journey to the top of the publishing world. Sharmaine offers incredible, inspiring advice to aspiring creatives and reveals her secret to keeping her creative cup full

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57:02

Wide-Eyed Creation: Crafting Your World, From Page to...

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2023/10/15

Ceri is joined by poet, comedian and musician John Hegley. From busking to the big stage, John reflects on finding inspiration in everyday objects, overcoming challenges of fame, and the importance of mental well-being. He opens up about his own battles with depression and how connecting and creativity aided his recovery. Listen in to this episode as he unpacks evolving creative pursuits - from visual art to lyrical translation aimed at forging a human connection and even gives an exclusive musical

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72:48

The Non-Binary Multiverse: Libby Heaney on Quantum,...

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2023/10/08

Ceri interviews quantum artist Libby Heaney, an award-winning British visual artist with a PhD in quantum physics. Libby shares her inspirational journey navigating classism and sexism as a working-class woman in elite academic institutions. She finds solace in art, eventually pursuing it full-time after earning enough money in science. Libby discusses entangling quantum computing with digital art, creating magical, sensual experiences that question reality. A courageous and candid conversation on

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61:00

Creating Space: Ekow Eshun's Impact on the Cultural...

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2023/10/01

Ceri sat down with Ekow Eshun, a creative director, writer, curator, and broadcaster, to discuss his personal journey and creative purpose. Ekow's story of growing up in Ghana and returning to a racially charged Britain in the 1970s is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination. He talks the importance of studying politics and history, and shares the publication that had a profound impact on his life. Ekow's candid discussion of the emotional ability and confidence required to speak

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59:27

Transforming Mental Health: Tim A. Shaw's Creative...

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2023/10/01

Ceri interviews artist Tim A. Shaw, co-founder of the Hospital Rooms charity that focuses on arts and mental health. During the interview, Tim talks about his journey as an artist and how his work has transformed inpatient mental health units. He shares the challenges and rewards of collaborating with artists in these settings, emphasising the importance of selecting those who can see the potential in these spaces. Tim also reflects on the emotional and psychological impacts of working in such

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