Welcome to the Behind The Artist Podcast. I founded Behind The Artist back in March 2023 and have since interviewed an array of fantastic pioneering artists, providing an insight behind the artist and their work. I am fascinated by learning the process of how one's imagination can transpire into a work of art and become a masterpiece, treasured by society for years to come. As I delve into the personal lives of artists, I wi ...
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Peter Davis is a prize-winning Manchester based artist. Most recently, he has been selected for the Herbert Smith Freehills Award. His work is predominately based around our use of technology in the urban environment and issues in society. Peter is part of the Contemporary British Portrait Painters, Manchester Academy of Fine Art and Castlefield Gallery Associates.
Joining me on today's podcast is the fantastic emerging artist, Tom Mead. Tom has won the London Graphics Centre Prize and has been shortlisted for some of the most prestigious awards including the Ruth Borchard Prize. He was also a finalist on Sky portrait Artist of the Year. His work is personal and is often inspired by his upbringing, as well as his own personal struggles.
Very excited to introduce you to my first guest, Tania Rivilis. Known for her vibrant, yet sensitive portraits, Tania has exhibited at various prestigious platforms including Arcadia Contemporary in New York & Bonnard Galerie in the Netherlands. Most recently illuminating the screens of Times Square in New York, Tania has embraced the digital world and is hugely successful with NFT's painting various Hollywood actors such as Val Kilmer. To discover more about Behind The Artist head to: www.behindtheartist.co.uk Instagram: @behindtheartistt Tania Rivilis: Tania Rivilis | artist | Capturing the portrait´s aura | Colorful