In this episode, Kris Zar talks to artist Gavin Dobson, whose work has been exhibited in galleries across the UK, gaining attention for its distinctive style and storytelling. They discuss Gavin's experience of growing up as a young gay man in the North of England and how, in the 1990s, Madonna's outspoken support for the LGBT+ community offered a sense of hope and strength before he moved to London to discover its vibrant art scene.

They also explore Gavin's creative process, the themes that inspire his paintings, and living with aphantasia - a condition that makes it impossible to voluntarily form mental images - and how that shapes the way he creates. Gavin shares why he believes many gay people become keen observers of the world around  ...