Artists' Tales

About Artists' Tales

Artists’ Tales is a compelling podcast hosted by Heather Martin that showcases the stories behind the art. Featuring a vibrant mix of creatives - from photographers and puppeteers to authors and designers - this podcast dives deep into the emotional, social, and creative dimensions of being an artist. Each episode is a celebration of storytelling, identity, and the transformative power of artistic expression. Whether you're an emerging artist, a seasoned creative, or simply curious about the human stories behind the canvas, Artists’ Tales offers inspiration, depth, and connection.

Publisher

Heather Martin

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Oct 2021

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026

   S6, E10 James Stedman | Storyteller, poet and theatre-maker

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we meet James Stedman, a storyteller, poet, and theatre‑maker whose work blends queer identity, folklore, and heartfelt social commentary. Based in Leith, James creates imaginative, emotionally rich performance that weaves together fairy-tale logic, personal memory, and contemporary politics. We explore his multidisciplinary practice across storytelling, spoken word, playwriting, and devised theatre, and how themes of class, mental health, and queerness shape...

2. 

   25 May 2026

   S6, E9 Francesca Busca | Eco‑artivist and waste mosaicist

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we meet eco‑artivist, rubbish artist, and waste mosaicist Francesca Busca. Known for transforming discarded materials into what she calls “trashure”, Francesca has built a practice that merges art, activism, and environmental urgency. Since 2017, she has created mosaics entirely from waste, using textile scraps, unrecyclable aluminium, scrap paper, and even marine debris recovered through Project One Wave. A former City of London solicitor, Francesca left the...

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   18 May 2026

   S6, E8 Russell Barrett | Textile artist

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we hear from textile artist Russell Barratt, a self‑taught maker celebrated for his bold, joyful quilted artworks crafted entirely from second hand fabrics and repurposed clothing. Rooted in memory, domestic life, and a lifelong DIY ethos, Russell’s practice embraces recycling not just as a material choice but as a creative philosophy. Russell shares how his background in fashion, costume, and garment conceptual design shaped his approach to colour, texture, ...

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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