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"