• Summary

  • Artists from Bristol present original podcasts about making art, their ideas and art history. - Bricks is a social enterprise with the mission to support local & creative communities to thrive in Bristol. We believe in the civic role of artists and that through collaboration we can have a strong collective voice for inclusive growth in the city.
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Episodes
  • In A While, Crocodile
    Feb 28 2025

    Listen to artist Dorcas Casey as she shares the thinking and making process behind her new public artwork, Crocodile, created for the Welcome Building in Bristol (March 2025).

    This episode features contributions from the 100 local hands that helped bring the artwork to life.

    Special thanks to Octavia Casey, Nola Hersey, Sal Caseley, and the Dings Community, as well as the St Anne’s House community groups (Morning Meet-Ups, 4 O’Clock Club, Open Access Youth Sessions). Thank you to everyone who left their mark on this collaborative artwork, and to Andrew Clarke and Trammell Crow Company for commissioning this artwork and associated podcast. Thank you to Rowan Bishop for producing this episode.

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    32 mins
  • Snails, Bristols and ADHD with Claudia Collins and Heather Matthews
    Apr 22 2024

    Join Bristolian artist Claudia Collins and Australian artist Heather Matthew in this episode of #BricksPodcast as they embark on a journey through the labyrinth of ADHD and the artist's path.

    Expect unexpected twists and turns as they delve into the enchanting world of straying off course. Just like the trails left by curious snails, their conversation meanders through procrastination spirals and surprising revelations, weaving a tale as captivating as the paths they explore.

    Grab your headphones and get ready to tag along with Claudia and Heather on this authentic adventure into thoughts and the unexpected journey we’re all on.

    ‘I don’t think snails are just for babies’ - Claudia.

    Thanks so much to Claudia, Heather, and Rowan for this interesting listen.

    Claudia is a working-class artist whose practice is rooted within communities through participatory projects that respond to the social, cultural and histories of place. Often working collaboratively, she curates creative works through conversations, performance, photography, sound work and wordplay. Claudia lives and works in Knowle West in Bristol.
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    25 mins
  • Hope, Climate, Moss and Creativity with The Art and Energy Collective.
    Apr 11 2024

    Join Chloe, Naomi and Jenny from The Art and Energy Collective on this episode of #BricksPodcast as they take us on a journey through climate action, collective creativity and the surprising ways in which we can learn from moss.

    With extra contributions from Bryologist Matt Stribley and Executive Director of The Climate Coalition Helen Meech, as well as a collection of voice messages from the Tardigrade Telephone.

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    36 mins

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