Join us ‘in conversation’ with Michael Craig-Martin and A Level art students from South Wilts Grammar School in Salisbury discussing topics such as the artist’s approach towards colour, the importance of creativity in any profession and Craig-Martin's journey towards becoming an internationally-renowned artist. 

Craig-Martin is best known for his vibrant representation of everyday objects that celebrate the ordinary and everyday. The artist was awarded a CBE in 2000, was an elected Royal Academician in 2006 and knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2016. Craig-Martin blurs the boundaries between what is 2D and 3D in his sculpture by representing an upscaled object in one continuous outline as seen in Fountain Pen (turquoise), 2019, which is currently on display at Roche Court Sculpture Park. This is further illustrated by his untitled glass etching piece also exhibited at Roche Court which shows many everyday objects layered on top of each other. The accessibility and relatability of the artist’s subject matter is what continues to fascinate the viewer and why his work has been exhibited across the US, Europe, South Korea, China and London. 

The Roche Court Educational Trust works with over 6,000 children, young people and specialist groups annually, at both the Sculpture Park and elsewhere. We encourage an exploration of modern and contemporary art through our specialist looking, thinking & speaking approach.

As an independent charity, we rely on donations to deliver our program. For further details of how to support our work, please visit our website at: https://rochecourteducationaltrust.co.uk/support-us/ 

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To find out more about Michael Craig-Martin, follow this link: Michael Craig-Martin (michaelcraigmartin.co.uk)

Thanks to: Dan Coggins and Zach James for co-producing this episode. Thanks also to the New Art Centre and finally, Michael Craig-Martin, for generously giving up his time. 

This podcast has been generously funded by RSA Catalyst Award and The Arts Society Wessex.

Photo credits: Michael Craig-Martin, Fountain Pen (Turquoise), 2019