In this episode of Breezy for Creatives, Cameron and Cró welcome Warrington-based painter Marco Frezza, whose work blurs the line between order and chaos. Marco reflects on how design thinking collides with abstraction — and why his paintings embrace failure as a way of confronting uncertainty, duality, and the impossibility of resolution.

This candid conversation dives into juggling creativity with family life, the changing cultural landscape from the 90s to now, and why abstraction is both an experience and an exercise in failure. Marco also reflects on the role of supportive relationships, how he keeps art alive amidst life’s demands, and the deeper philosophical questions that fuel his practice.

🔗 Links🌐

📸 Marco's Instagram: instagram.com/marco.frezza.art

🌐 Podcast Website: ⁠breezyforcreatives.com⁠

📸 Podcast Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/breezyforcreatives⁠

🎙️ Host Cameron Laird: ⁠instagram.com/camthelemon⁠

📷 Host Crónán Creagh: ⁠instagram.com/cronancreagh⁠

Music by Overwrite ⁠instagram.com/overwritemusic

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro and welcome to Marco Frezza

• 00:48 – From graphic design to UX consulting and abstractionist painting

• 01:42 – Art vs design: chaos, questions, and problem-solving

• 02:47 – How psychology informs Marco’s practice

• 03:59 – Juggling design “side hustle” with art-making

• 04:58 – Studio life in Warrington and taking a creative reset

• 06:58 – Shifts in the cultural landscape: 90s to now

• 09:58 – Algorithms, streaming, and the decline of indie scenes

• 10:58 – Family background and keeping art alive

• 11:58 – Juggling work, family, and creative practice

• 13:00 – The role of supportive partners in sustaining creativity

• 14:57 – Intentions behind Marco’s current body of work

• 15:53 – Paintings as “paintings of failure” — searching for meaning and embracing collapse

• 17:57 – Closing reflections and gratitude

Step into the thought-provoking world of Manchester-based performance artist and painter Evita Ziemele. In this episode of Breezy for Creatives, hosts Cameron and Crónán sit down with Evita to delve into her practice, which is rooted in wearable sculpture that distorts the body and explores the mythologies and misogynies of female existence.

This candid conversation delves into how Evita utilises her art to challenge stereotypes surrounding the female body and sexualisation, her experience of turning backlash into positive growth, the importance of collaboration in her creative process, and how she navigates the constant drive to create. Discover her unique visual language and her approach to knowing when a piece of art is truly "done."

🔗 Links🌐

Evita Ziemele's Website: evitaziemele.com

📸 Evita's Instagram: instagram.com/evita_ziemele

🌐 Podcast Website: breezyforcreatives.com

📸 Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/breezyforcreatives

🎙️ Host Cameron Laird: instagram.com/camthelemon

📷 Host Crónán Creagh: instagram.com/cronancreagh

Music by Overwrite instagram.com/overwritemusic

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction & Podcast Updates
• 00:01:30 – Meet Evita Ziemele
• 00:02:45 – Navigating Backlash: Turning Negatives into Positives
• 00:04:30 – Evita's Artistic Focus: The Human Body & Hypersexualized Figures
• 00:05:30 – The Power of Collaboration in Art
• 00:06:30 – Finding Your Artistic Tribe
• 00:07:15 – Motivation in Challenging Topics
• 00:09:00 – Combating Self-Criticism & Imposter Syndrome
• 00:10:15 – Exploring Evita's Artworks: "Shithead" & The Creature Piece
• 00:14:30 – The Artist's Instinct: Knowing When a Piece is Done
• 00:15:30 – Evita's Upcoming Show: "We Coulda Had Blue Skies"

Step into the world of multidisciplinary artist Rowland Hill in the very first episode of Breezy for Creatives. Hosts Cameron and Cró sit down with Rowland to explore the realities of artistic doubt, the drive to create across mediums, and what it means to be a full-time creative in today’s uncertain world.

This honest and vulnerable conversation explores imposter syndrome and legacy, and is an inspiring look at the power of continuing, even when confidence is low.

🔗 Links

🌐 Website: https://www.breezyforcreatives.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breezyforcreatives/
🎙️ Host Cameron Laird: https://www.instagram.com/camthelemon/
📷 Host Crónán Creagh: https://www.instagram.com/cronancreagh/

Special thanks to Overwrite, who composed a lovely original track for the show. https://www.instagram.com/overwritemusic

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro to Breezy for Creatives

Cam and Cró introduce the podcast and the vision behind the project.

01:13 – Setting the Scene: Castlefield Gallery & The Live Series

The hosts explain the live event series and its location in Manchester.

02:59 – Meet Roland Hill

Roland is introduced as a multidisciplinary artist and the first guest of the series.

05:07 – Navigating Multidisciplinary Art

Roland shares why they don’t limit themselves to one form of expression.

07:03 – Doubt and Creative Courage

Discussing the value of self-doubt and embracing discomfort while learning new tools.

09:21 – The Pressure of Social Media

Roland’s conflicted relationship with Instagram and visibility as an artist.

10:35 – Returning After a Creative Hiatus

How Roland came back to art after a pandemic-induced pause—and how a surprise invitation reignited their practice.

13:42 – Day Jobs and Creative Survival

Balancing artistic identity with paying work and the mental toll of precarious jobs.

15:12 – A Dream of Teaching

Roland shares aspirations of becoming a foundation-level art school tutor.

16:12 – A Legacy of Creativity

Four generations of women in Roland’s family have been artists, shaping their understanding of creativity and inheritance.

18:15 – Gratitude and Growth

Roland reflects on being supported by creative parents, and how that perspective has matured over time.

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