We're excited to welcome the acclaimed artist and curator Sharon Walters onto our verandah. 

Sharon’s work includes a National Portrait Gallery commission to celebrate the political and social activists Eric and Jessica Huntley, and an ongoing project - called "Seeing Ourselves" - focused on representation and legacy for Black women. You may also have seen her work on ITV as she designed one of the channel’s idents in collaboration with the garden designer Mark Lane.

In this episode, Sharon shares her love for nature and the importance of her work in representing black women. We also hear her passion for Saturday schools and how important they are in providing cultural context and representation for young Black children. She also reflects on the impact of Saturday school had on her love for writing and creativity.