We all have that one artist whose work is compelling and interests us – it provides us with interesting ideas that challenge how we look at the world, ourselves, our work. Barbara Astman's photography does that for me. I love how she constructs images, layers images (and meanings) while creating bold statements.

It was such a pleasure to speak with Barbara. She was really easy to talk to and so open about how she is dealing with COVID, the start of her career, how she arrived in Toronto and why she is so active in the art community. It was an inspiring conversation and has made me think about how I do things differently.

I hope that you enjoy our conversation!