Art Illuminated

Art Illuminated is an art dedicated podcast about traditional art and artists from the Middle East and North Africa

Japanning Fairytales with Tuesday Riddell 07/06/2022

Japanning Fairytales with Tuesday Riddell Last episode of season 4 is with Tuesday Riddell and we talked about Japanning and how she specialised in it and the nature that inspires her. Images from the episode: instragram.com/artilluminated Tuesday's fab work: http://tuesdayriddell.com/ More on the podcast: islamicillumination.com/podcast /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/23615288

Gemstones With Geometric Patterns with Bryan Drummond 06/28/2022

Gemstones With Geometric Patterns with Bryan Drummond Bryan Drummond is a goldsmith and specialises in gem cutting creating stunning geometric patterns on a lot of the gems he works on. They are interact and dazzling. Images from this episode: instagram.com/artilluminatedpod Follow Bryan: and shop his work: More on the podcast: islamicillumination.com/podcast /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/23562893

Floral Embroidery with Olga Prinku 05/26/2022

Floral Embroidery with Olga Prinku Olga Prinku is a designer, maker and creator of flowers on tulle embroidery. She invented the technique of flowers on tulle embroidery, using real organic material as her thread. Olga collaborated with brands including Swarovski and Anthropologie, and her work has been exhibited in galleries and at festivals. Images from this episode on: https://www.instagram.com/artilluminatedpod/ More on the podcast: More from Olga: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/23241311

Exploring and learning patterns with Lizzie Hobbs 04/21/2022

Exploring and learning patterns with Lizzie Hobbs Artist Lizzie Hobbs is an award winning Manchester based artist, who studied South Asian studies and Hindi and continued with her arts and other studies exploring the rich world of patterns. Images from episode: More from Lizzie: More episodes: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22860893

Glass Sculptures and Recycling with Hannah Gibson 04/16/2022

Glass Sculptures and Recycling with Hannah Gibson Hannah Gibson is a glass artist and we talked about making glass sculpture from sustainable and recycled materials. Hannah is also a geologist, which informs some of her works. Images from episode: instagram.com/artilluminatedpodcast Connect with Hannah: More on the podcast: www.islamicillumination.com/podcast /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22811651

Indian Miniature & Devotional Portraits with Murad K. Mumtaz 04/07/2022

Indian Miniature & Devotional Portraits with Murad K. Mumtaz Assistant Professor Murad K. Mumtaz is a Pakistani artist and researcher based in the US and currently teaching South Asian arts at the William College. Murad specialised in Indian miniature more specifically the Pahari painting style during his studies at the National College of Arts in Lahore and then he pursued a master’s of fine arts in Columbia University, where he started looking deeper into the history. We had such a great chat about all things miniature, inspiration and devotional portrait. Images from this episode on More from Murad: Murad's Youtube Series: Recommended Book: The Magic Doe: Qutban Suhravardi's Mirigavati https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Doe-Qutban-Suhravardis-Mirigavati/dp/0199842949/ /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22708208

Needlepoint Inspired By Islamic Tiles with Natalie Fisher 03/30/2022

Needlepoint Inspired By Islamic Tiles with Natalie Fisher Natalie Fisher is a needlepoint artist based in Sydney and her work is inspired by Islamic architecture. She shares how she fell in love with Islamic tiles and how she includes the various tiles in her work. Images from the episode on instagram.com/artilluminatedpod | More from Natalie plus her book + https://www.instagram.com/artweave_originals/ /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22615007

Painting Botanical and Nature Art with Shevaun Doherty 03/23/2022

Painting Botanical and Nature Art with Shevaun Doherty Shevaun Doherty is an Irish botanical artist, who raises environmental awareness through her art. We talked about Shevaun’s journey into botanical art and her life in Egypt and Ireland and how her practice transformed with the different opportunities she had from the logo she designed for the , to the set of Irish postage stamps and so many cool things in between. We also chatted about the practical side of botanical painting techniques and how they can be applied on paper and on vellum. Images from this episode on islamicillumination.com/podcast Shevaun work: and instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shevaundohertyartist/ /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22531949

Cosmology, Miniature and Spirituality with Annelie Solis 03/16/2022

Cosmology, Miniature and Spirituality with Annelie Solis Annelie Solis is a Trinidadian artist that graduated from the Prince's School of Traditional Art in London. We talk about her journey into art and miniature. She explores various subjects in her work like cosmology, astrology and astronomy. Images from episode: instagram.com/artilluminatedpod https://www.anneliesolis.com/ More on the podcast: www.islamicillumination.com/artilluminatedpod /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22461287

Traditional and Modern Calligraphy with Paul Antonio 03/09/2022

Traditional and Modern Calligraphy with Paul Antonio Paul Antonio is the author of 'Copperplate Script - A Yin&Yang Approach'. A new and innovative way to look at and learn to write copperplate script. Being passionate about lettering history, Paul has worked on copying Ancient Hieroglyphs in Egypt for the MET, NYC and is one of the four Crown Office Scribes who handwrites some of the laws of the UK unto vellum for signing by Her Majesty The Queen. He also studied English Palaeography and Manuscript History. Images from episode: + Paul's insta: https://www.instagram.com/pascribe Checkout Paul's various courses and educational offerings: More on the podcast: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22392038

Stone Carving, Masonry & Sculpting with Miriam Johnson 03/04/2022

Stone Carving, Masonry & Sculpting with Miriam Johnson This week's guest is Miriam Johnson, who tells us all about her practice in stone carving, masonry & sculpting. Images from this episode are on Miriam works in restoration and conservation of historic buildings as well as creating original carving designs for private commissions and her own work. More of Miriam's work & For more on the podcast: https://www.islamicillumination.com/podcast /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22337720

Persian Miniature and Identity with Laila Tara H 02/24/2022

Persian Miniature and Identity with Laila Tara H Laila Tara H is an Iranian miniature artist exploring new ways of painting miniatures and identity within. Images from this episode on: - Follow Laila's instagram: More on the podcast: Laila's recommendation: “A Fascinating, Sexy, Intellectually Compelling, Unregulated Global Market.” /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22234925

Q&A with Samira Mian on art, life & patterns 02/17/2022

Q&A with Samira Mian on art, life & patterns Samira and I are chatting in this episode about how we met, our lives in art, self taught vs self study, pricing artwork and of course food in London! All info via islamicillumination.com + samiramian.co.uk /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/22158608

Persian Miniature and Illumination with Farkhondeh Ahmadzadeh 08/29/2021

Persian Miniature and Illumination with Farkhondeh Ahmadzadeh Farkhondeh is an Iranian artist based in London. Her work explores the disciplines of Persian poetry manuscripts, sacred geometry and Persian miniatures: Pictures from this episode on: More on the podcast: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/20295839

Somali Textiles with Hafza Yusuf 08/29/2021

Somali Textiles with Hafza Yusuf Hafza Yusuf is a Somali-British textile designer, Art educator and founder of Hafza Studio. https://www.instagram.com/hafzastudio/ Pictures from this episode on More on the podcast: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/20295824

Henna and Creative Outlets with Medina Trevathan 08/29/2021

Henna and Creative Outlets with Medina Trevathan Medina Trevathan is a henna artist and a young creative finding her own creative outlet and artistic voice through henna, embroidery and more. We talk about her journey so far and her life between Moroco, Spain and the UK: www.instagram.com/medinatrevathan Pictures from this episode on More on the podcast: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/20295815

Woven Textiles with Rezia Wahid 08/26/2021

Woven Textiles with Rezia Wahid Rezia Wahid is a woven textile artist and hand weaver specialising in natural yarns. She is inspired by air, light and poetry. We chat about various weaving techniques, exhibiting pieces and community project - Pictures from the episode on + More from the podcast - More from Rezia: http://www.woven-air.com/home2.htm /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/20271602

Realistic Sculptures with Faisal Alahmad 08/19/2021

Realistic Sculptures with Faisal Alahmad Faisal Alahmad is a Saudi American sculptor and works with realistic human features and the human form. He tells us about his journey into becoming the talented sculptor he is. Images are on the podcast's instagram: More about the podcast: More from Faisal: www.faisalalahmad.com Faisal on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sculptorfaisal/ /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/20199176

Islamic Geometry and Peace of Mind with Sandy Kurt 08/12/2021

Islamic Geometry and Peace of Mind with Sandy Kurt Sandy Kurt has been practicing complex Islamic geometry painted in watercolours for over 5 years and she shares how she learnt and continue to practice her art on this episode. Episode's picture on instagram.com/artilluminatedpod more on the podcast on - Follow Sandy: - More from Sandy: https://www.sandykurt.com/ /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/20120180

Painting the Palestinian Identity with Sliman Mansour 08/06/2021

Painting the Palestinian Identity with Sliman Mansour Sliman Mansour is an iconic figure in contemporary Arab art and in the Palestinian Intifadh. He is a political artist representing the Palestinian identity with his beautiful depiction of cultural symbols. Find his on instagram: Pictures from today's episode on artilluminatedpod More on the podcast: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/20054495

Detailed Paintings with Rebecca Campbell 07/29/2021

Detailed Paintings with Rebecca Campbell Rebecca Campbell lives and works in London. She trained as an illustrator and this has led to her unique, narrative style of work. Her paintings have been described as “delightful, enigmatic and highly imaginative. Pictures from the podcast on and Rebecca's work: + Podcast info: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/19970840

Contemporary Embroidery with Sarah K. Benning 07/22/2021

Contemporary Embroidery with Sarah K. Benning Sarah K. Benning is an artist and DIY designer working within the realm of contemporary embroidery. She creates of one of a kind hand stitched artworks and thoughtfully designed DIY kits and digital embroidery patterns. More from Sarah: and on instagram: Photos from the episode: More about the podcast: + /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/19897202

Ottoman Illumination with Dilara Yarcı Diniz 07/15/2021

Ottoman Illumination with Dilara Yarcı Diniz Dilara is a master Turkish illuminator who specialises in Ottoman illumination and painting with gold. Pictures from the episode on Dilara's website: Find Dilara on Instagram: - Podcast details: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/19757726

Arabic Calligraphy with Soraya Syed 07/08/2021

Arabic Calligraphy with Soraya Syed Soraya Syed is a classically trained calligrapher, artist and filmmaker. She continually works to push the boundaries of what is expected from this traditional art form. She will tell you about her journey and how she pursued calligraphy and how the art of Islamic penmanship is a bridge between the spiritual and material, the visual and the verbal. Find out more about Soraya and the art of the pen: + More on the podcast: Images from this episode on /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/19707563

Moroccan Geometry and Craft with Hamza El Fasiki 07/01/2021

Moroccan Geometry and Craft with Hamza El Fasiki Hamza El Fisiki comes from a long line of craftsmen and craftswomen in Morocco and after his Master’s Degree on Moroccan Cultural Studies, he embarked on a journey of rediscovery of the traditional craft of brass etching, book binding and the documentation of the rich Moroccan Geometry. More on the podcast: Find Hamza via: + and + /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/19670432

Postgraduate Education in Art & Design 06/24/2021

Postgraduate Education in Art & Design I am nearly done with my PhD and this episode is a life update and then I give you a rundown on postgraduate eduction in art and design in the UK. www.islamicillumination.com/podcast + www.instagram.com/artilluminatedpod /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/19593407

Season 3 Trailer 06/24/2021

Season 3 Trailer Season 3 is starting and here's what I have planned for you! - /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/19593236

Biomorphic patterns and crafts with Adam Williamson 12/09/2020

Biomorphic patterns and crafts with Adam Williamson Adam Williamson is an Islamic pattern artist and sculptor and he tells us about how he started with arts and crafts and how he continues to thrive. We chat about the differences between Western and Eastern manuscripts, teaching online and scared patterns. Images from this episode are on https://www.instagram.com/artilluminatedpod Find Adam on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/AdamWilliamsonart/ Try one of his workshops: Pre-order the profound patterns book: https://artofislamicpattern.com/online-classes/book-profound-patterns/#/4 More on this podcast: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/17127272

Handmade Paper & Press with Lauren Smith 12/02/2020

Handmade Paper & Press with Lauren Smith Lauren Smith from Lauren Ink tells us about her creative paper and press business. She shares her process of making handmade paper and how it started as an interest and it became a business. We also discuss, natural dyes, antique press machines and work/life balance as an artist working from home. Photos from this episode on: https://www.instagram.com/artilluminatedpod Find Lauren on Insta Try her handmade paper: More on this podcast: /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/17034446

Weaving from the subconscious with Clare Dudeney 11/24/2020

Weaving from the subconscious with Clare Dudeney Clare Dudeney tells us about loom weaving, colour mixing in textiles, creating art from the subconscious and dreams. She also does collages and other type of arts and she moves seamlessly between the various media. She also talks about her experience with curating. Pictures from this episode: Podcast info: Clare on instagram: Her website: http://claredudeney.com/ /episode/index/show/artilluminated/id/16935107

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