{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62653de74eefb200142a5d0d/64ed0271116ab10011441c99?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep.231 Dameon Preistly - Ministry of Arts Podcast","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62653de74eefb200142a5d0d/1693253155339-82bf813c739075f66312950a5fbd47a3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Dameon Preistly (@dameon_priestly_artist)</p><p><br></p><p>Dameon Preistly's work focuses on times and events of social and cultural change, often set in an historical context, but with direct relevance to the present.</p><p>These stories are intensively researched and results in works with a strong narrative and an emphasis on the people involved in the unfolding dramas.</p><p><br></p><p>The motivation behind his work is directly related to his childhood growing up in 1970s Belfast.&nbsp;History, culture, politics and social injustice have interested me since an early age.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In tandem with his personal work, he also regularly undertake private commissions, including portraits.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Dameon has sold extensively nationally and internationally. He now lives and works in Rochester, UK.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For more information on the work of Dameon Preistly go to</p><p>https://www.dameon.co.uk</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts</p><p><br></p><p>For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.org</p><p>Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com</p><p>Social Media: @ministryofartsorg</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Gary Mansfield"}