INTERVIEWS WITH THE MARK MAKERS
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INTERVIEWS WITH THE MARK MAKERS *
A collection of articles where we interview voices in the arts!
Sounds of Dimsum: A Local Rapper’s Reflections on Creative Identity and Authenticity
‘Following his energetic set, finding space to interview Dimsum wasn’t easy, due to the wave of local artists and spectators who rushed to congratulate the aspiring artist. I was nonetheless proud to witness this moment of artist recognition amongst a tight-knit community of diverse musicians. Before our interview even began, it was plain to see DimSum was already making his mark.’
Interviewing Poppy Mae Higgins: Creating Art to Imitate lIFE
‘I wanted to explore that topic in an appropriate manner. It became really important to me as the project went on to spread the word about the FLDS women.’
Interviewing Evie Calabasas
‘It’s been a long process of growth and evolution, but music has always been a huge part of my life - and it still is today.’
Mark Wrigley: Bridging Technology and Creativity Through Photography and Innovation
‘Even when I was a kid I liked that process of making things. I suppose one way I would describe creativity is a meditative slow process which is perhaps the other side to how we live today.’
Loane Bobillier: The Art of Blending Cultures and Creativity
‘I create art from the heart not based on opportunities or financial gain. If people like it, they like it but as long as I am constantly creating, I am happy. Because I love it, it doesn’t really feel like I am doing it for any other reason than that.’
The Usual Boys: Navigating The Post-Punk Scene
‘The music we’ve released feels like little snapshots of my life, of our lives, and that’s great to look back on. There’s always a feeling of wanting to express how I feel now, talking about what I’m thinking now so it’s never-ending. I feel more that I’m leaving loads of small marks.
Philip Copestake: Chasing Childlike Creativity
‘I just love looking at art and the diversity of it. It always amazes me how different we all are and what we produce, every person is out there making their own mark. That sense of mark making is magical.’
Alice Ede: From Piano Lessons to Spotlight Performances
We chatted about inspirations behind her songs, her dad’s time as an 80s DJ, learning piano with her grandma & what’s next for her. Keep reading to find out all you need to know about Alice Ede…
Daphne Lepla: Flamenco, Fusion and Creativity
‘Flamenco is very traditional and very different from other things so people don’t really come in to contact with it, but yes maybe if we mix it with something they are more familiar with the door to flamenco can open up a bit more.’
Ranaa Farooq: Embracing the Art of Self-Discovery
‘I’m now focusing on channelling raw energy onto the canvas, stepping back, and experimenting with different ways of mark-making. It’s exciting and playful, and I think that’s the best mindset for any creative process.’
Capturing Sheffield: Through Emma Bothamley’s Lens
Bringing New Life to Old Tales: Sue Barnard interview
‘A friend once said to me ‘you can’t edit a blank page’ and it has stuck with me throughout my writing career.’
LEARNING THE GRAFT: Kat Eaton Interview
‘Me and Nick grafted hard. We’ve played in pubs, hotels, weddings – it’s all part of learning your craft. You have to do the gigs where no one claps to understand the value of what you’re building.’
A scientist’s journey into fiction: Jo fenton on crafting her writing career
‘Suprisingly both science and creative writing feed into eachother’