The Fen Ditton Gallery Podcast
Conversations with artists, hosted by Hannah Munby
Claire Curneen: A Conversation with Trees
In this interview, Hannah chats to sculptural ceramicist Claire Curneen, who is currently exhibiting as part of our exhibition 'A Conversation with Trees'.
5 minutes with Otis Blease
This conversation was recorded with emerging artist Otis Blease as part of our current Voices in Drawing exhibition - a major exhibition of six recent graduates and alumni from The Royal Drawing School.
5 minutes with Olly Williamson
This conversation was recorded with emerging artist Olly Williamson as part of our current Voices in Drawing exhibition - a major exhibition of six recent graduates and alumni from The Royal Drawing School.
5 minutes with Felix Higham
This conversation was recorded with emerging artist Felix Higham as part of our current Voices in Drawing exhibition - a major exhibition of six recent graduates and alumni from The Royal Drawing School.
5 minutes with Ellie Lonsdale
This conversation was recorded as part of our current Voices in Drawing exhibition - a major exhibition of six recent graduates and alumni from The Royal Drawing School.
5 minutes with Euan Evans
This conversation was recorded ahead of the opening of Voices in Drawing - a major exhibition of six recent graduates and alumni from The Royal Drawing School.
5 minutes with Agnes Treherne
This conversation was recorded ahead of the opening of Voices in Drawing - a major exhibition of six recent graduates and alumni from The Royal Drawing School.
Ptolemy Mann: Chromatic Minimalism
In this episode, Hannah talks to textile artist Ptolemy Mann, whose bold woven works will be exhibited in our upcoming ‘Going Yellow’ exhibition.
David Emond: Light, Colour, Pattern
In this episode, Hannah interviews Cambridge artist David Emond, whose solo exhibition ‘Light, Colour, Pattern’ is currently on display at Fen Ditton Gallery until Sunday 17th September.
In Conversation: Kip Gresham and Elenor Ling
Master-printmaker Kip Gresham is joined by Senior Curator of Prints at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Elenor Ling, to explore Willard Boepple’s ‘Shards and Sources’ exhibition.
Sarah Gillespie: Moths and Mezzotints
In this interview, Hannah and Sarah chatted about Sarah’s early childhood and the influences that has had on her career, what exactly a mezzotint engraving is, and how she hope her work will be an apology to the natural world for the damage we have caused.
Wycliffe Stutchbury: Artist / Maker
Formerly a furniture maker, Wycliffe has chosen to continue to work with wood in his artistic career too. The works start with a hunt for the timber, whether that be foraging or searching dealers for the piece that will inspire his next project…
Otis Blease: Voices in Drawing
This episode features a recent conversation with Otis Blease, who is one of three recent graduates from Royal Drawing School that will be exhibited in our Voices in Drawing exhibition this autumn.
Artist Talk: Graham Murrell 20 Years On
This episode was recorded on the opening night of Graham Murrell’s exhibition 20 Years On. An exhibition from 20 years of photography by Graham Murrell, dedicated to the late Michael Harrison, former Director of Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge.
James Horton: Painter
This episode features a recent conversation with Past President of the Royal Society of British Artists, James Horton. We chat about his marriage to painting and love affair with music, his extended trip to India at the beginning of the pandemic and how his life has changed since he stepped down from his position as the President of the Royal Society of British Artists.
Frances Priest: Ceramicist
This episode features a recent conversation with ceramicist Frances Priest, who I caught up with ahead of our Spring exhibition which will feature some new works on paper by Frances from her Grammar of Ornament projects.
Rebecca Jewell: Printmaker and Collage Artist
This episode features printmaker and collage artist, Rebecca Jewell. Rebecca’s work has been exhibited in Plantlife and a collection of smaller works are also available as part of our Christmas exhibition.
Kate Jones: Glassmaker
This month, I’ve been chatting to Kate Jones, one half of contemporary glass-making duo, Studio Gillies Jones. Working from their studio in the North York Moors, Kate and Stephen are partners in life and art, and their hand-blown, hand-engraved glass bowls and plates draw inspiration by their surroundings and the natural world.
Paul Hart: Photographer
Listen to the latest episode of Hannah’s new podcast, this time with guest artist Paul Hart ahead of his next exhibition at Fen Ditton Gallery, Edgelands.
Pauline Burbidge: Textile Artist and Designer
In the second episode in a new series of interviews with contemporary artists and makers, we catch up with textile artist and designer, Pauline Burbidge…
Graham Murrell: Photographer
Hannah has been chatting to former Head of Photography, Graham Murrell, about his early transition from ceramics to photography, his thoughts on the importance of black and white photography in the contemporary art world and his next projects, when he can finally get out and about with his camera again.