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Artists' Impressions
Episode Eight: The Joys of Colour and the Outdoors
Season 1, Ep. 8
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In this episode, Laura chats to painter and theatre maker Dominika Ucar. Join them for plenty of laughter and a conversation about paint, fabric, colour and California.
Featured in this Episode:
Tatha Gallery, Newport on Tay https://www.tathagallery.com/
Katharina Grosse https://www.katharinagrosse.com/
James Turrell https://jamesturrell.com/
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams http://www.candicecartywilliams.com/queenie.html
MUSIC BY KYE PERRY https://kyeperry.myportfolio.com/production
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