Jo Brooks at the Helm is the podcast that brings you into the heart of the contemporary art world. Hosted by Jo Brooks, each episode offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creative minds shaping today's art landscape.
Join us as we sit down with a diverse array of guest artists, from emerging talents to established icons, who share their unique stories, inspirations, and creative processes. Discover the thought-provoking themes behind their work, gain insights into the art market, and explore the cultural impact of contemporary art.
‘Graphic Rewilding’, made up of Catherine Borowski and Lee Baker, are an artistic duo who are quickly making a name for themselves at the forefront of public art. Their collective vision revolves around bringing images of nature to urban spaces, and the mental benefits that these images bring. Jo Brooks discusses their storied history, plans for the future and the power of the colour yellow.
11 Sept 2024
Euan Roberts
Euan Roberts is an artist of Bajan and Scottish heritage based in Hastings. His work consists of playful imagery and metaphors to portray various aspects of the human condition, forgoing painting humans in favour of using a cast of idiosyncratic characters which appear repeatedly throughout his art. We sat down with Euan to discuss his journey into art, plans for the future and the story behind the crying shark.
28 Aug 2024
Greg Bailey
Greg Bailey is a Brighton based photographer & Art Director. Specialising in Drag photography since 2012, Greg has chosen to predominantly work with and photograph people in the LGBTQ+ community. Jo Books discusses his exhibition Lavender Boy at Helm, the symbolism of the name and how Greg Bailey got to photograph some of the top name's in Drag Herstory.
14 Aug 2024
Will Blood
Brighton based pop-artist Will Blood has fast gained international recognition for his stylised depictions of famous characters. We caught up with Will to discuss his official collaboration with Mr. Men Little Miss, unlocking creativity in the studio and his unexpected journey from musician to artist.
31 Jul 2024
Margo In Margate
6 months on from her sell-out show at Helm, Margo talks about the healing power of art, her journey from waitress to artist, and the heartbreaking story that helped fuel her creative process. Marked by her prolific nature and sheer authenticity, 2024 has been Margo’s breakthrough year - the perfect time to get acquainted with one of the most exciting artists working today.
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