The Creative Condition podcast

Kyla Paolucci joins us in Brooklyn, New York to discuss her work with HBO, WWE and her recent work in the production design department of 'While We're Young,' starring Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts. We also tackle the issue of ageing gracefully, New York Fashion, geriatric starlets and why it's cool to be a weirdo.Kyla's official site: http://www.kylapaolucci.com/Kyla on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kpaoluKyla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciaolucci/

Creative Director of Stylorouge, Rob O'Connor joins us to discuss the fundamentals of the London based creative consultancy company's astounding success over several decades.Well known for their work with Blur and on the iconic poster designs for Trainspotting, Rob discusses their wider work and the importance of creative collaboration, freedom and why total democracy is not always the best method of running design projects.Rob also explains why the creative process is a bit like making a cup of tea...Stylorouge official website: http://www.stylorouge.co.uk/

John Newbigin, chair of Creative England, who mentor, support and invest in the UK Creative Industries joins me to discuss creativity in education, how crucial it is and how the current system is outdated and cruel.We discuss what the arts bring to a rapidly transforming society in the digital revolution and break down Education Secretary Nicky Morgan's comments about children choosing arts and humanities limiting their careers...Looking for feedback on this one guys, big issues and real life content!Creative England official website: http://www.creativeengland.co.uk/John's brilliant Guardian article: http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2015/jun/17/academic-subjects-alone-wont-set-every-child-up-for-lifehttps://twitter.com/newbijohn John on Twitter

Illustrator, Artist and workshop leader Miss Led joins us to talk about her unconventional path from a small Welsh town to visual communications heavyweight players. She works with clients including Braun, Clinique, Reebok, Diesel and Vans, creating illustrations, murals and live paintings.Find out what attracts Miss Led to the idea of solitude and a pet rat. We also discuss the need for early encouragement and constructive criticism in order to develop as a creative professional.http://www.illustrationweb.com/artists/MissLed/view Miss Led on Illustration LtdMiss Led on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missledstudio/?fref=tsMiss Led on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss_led1/Miss Led on Twitter: https://twitter.com/missledster

New York based, English artist Robert James Clarke joins us to explain how his signature dog paintings happened. He overcame a fear of them after being attacked by a German Shepherd and has gone on to paint Kate Moss' dog, 'Archie' among many other big names.We discuss healthy competition being crucial, the difference between art college in the 1980s and the landscape facing graduates now and the minefield that is capturing a dog's personality...Oh and why we no longer see white dog fouls...Rob's official site: http://www.robertjamesclarkeart.com/Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertjamesclarkeart/?hl=enRob's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/robertjamesclarke/?fref=ts

New York University professor of theatre, Rebecca Johannsen joins us in London to talk about storytelling, anticipation and utilising 'less is more' in theatre and it's importance in all art forms.Rebecca gives us an insight into the role of costume, set and production designers and why fans of the films of Wes Anderson emotionally invest his work in such a big way.We also get to learn about the height of 'spectacle' in American theatre, including one performance where the stage was flooded and elephants swam in front of the audience.

UK based illustrator and photographer Danny Allison tells us about his year in the Middle-East, gold flakes on risotto, photographing the king of Kuwait by day and illustrating by night. Find out what 'Near Death Freelancing' is all about and how using your personality and passions can lead to those dream clients.http://www.illustrationweb.com/artists/DannyAllison/view Danny on Illustration LtdDanny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannyallisonDanny's photography portfolio: http://dannyallison.com/Danny's official illustration site: http://dannyallison.co.uk/Danny's illustration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyallison_illustration/?hl=en