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The Mater Podcast

Maddie Rose Hills
Glitter
Seed Keeping
Pigments
Environmental Humanities
Wool
Land Justice
Sustainability
Food Justice
Art Materials
Colonialism
Heritage Seeds
Cultural History
Gender Studies
Water
Ceramics
Horsehair
Sculpture
Memory
London
Colour Theory

The Mater Podcast explores materials through the eyes of artists and makers. I'm your host, Maddie Rose Hills, and I invite guests to discuss what draws them to the materials they make with. I speak with pigment makers, artists, upholsterers, comedians, geologists, writers, philosophers, archaeologists, and curators about what materials can teach us about ourselves and the world.

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This is a conversation with Verity Babbs (art historian and comedian) about Arsenic - which is a naturally occurring element that is toxic to humans. Arsenic is used in many traditional pigment recipes, and ended up being used widely during the Victo... more

Today’s conversation is all about Salvage.. Which is the finding, rescuing & gathering of materials and objects that have had a previous life, and might otherwise be discarded.

My guests are Tim Ralston, director of the art residency PADA Studios a... more

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Lucy Mayes has been making pigments and paints since 2018 and has taught the craft since 2020. She is the founder of London Pigment - a project making pigment from waste stream materials. We also discuss her book -The Natur... more

APPLY to Joya AiR + Mater residency (plus info and terms & conditions): joya-air.org/joya-mater-apply

Joya: AiR is a landmark international, interdisciplinary arts residency grounded in the intersection of creative practice, ecological inqui... more

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Recent Guests

Verity Babbs
Presenter, art historian and comedian, author of The History of Art in One Sentence
Art Laughs
Episode: Arsenic with Verity Babbs
Tim Ralston
Artist working primarily with wood and director of PADA Studios
PADA Studios
Episode: Salvage with Tim Ralston & Alice Bonnot
Alice Bonnot
Independent art curator and environmental sustainability consultant working at the intersection of arts and ecology
Villa Villa
Episode: Salvage with Tim Ralston & Alice Bonnot
Lucy Mayes
Artist and pigment maker, founder of London Pigment
London Pigment
Episode: Pigment Making with Lucy Mayes
Donna Beckmann
Co-founder and host of Joya AiR
Joya AiR
Episode: Joya: AiR Residency with Simon and Donna Beckmann
Simon Beckmann
Co-founder and host of Joya AiR
Joya AiR
Episode: Joya: AiR Residency with Simon and Donna Beckmann
Marcia Bjornerud
Structural geologist; author and commentator
Geological Society of America; The New Yorker; Wired; Wall Street Journal; Los Angeles Times
Episode: Minerals with Marcia Bjornerud & Mále Uribe
Mále Uribe
Chilean architect and artist; Salt Imaginaries founder
Salt Imaginaries, Design Museum residency
Episode: Minerals with Marcia Bjornerud & Mále Uribe
Petria Noble
Former head of Paintings Conservation at the Rijksmuseum; researcher focused on Rembrandt's material aspects
Rijksmuseum
Episode: Rembrandt's Materials with Petria Noble & Leonore van Sloten

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Maddie Rose Hills
Host of the show, engaging in discussions with artists and researchers about materials central to their practice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Highly recommend!! Fascinating

    Absolutely loved learning about the Thames foreshore and the different materials, smells, sounds and people you’ll find there. Such an interesting lens through which you can explore the history of our surroundings. Great podcast - I really recommend giving it a listen! Looking forward to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sally Hubb
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its insightful guests and engaging content.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions about materials and their cultural significance.
There is a strong interest in the unique perspectives shared about sustainability and art.

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Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#177
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#196
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#16
Finland/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#39
Ireland/Arts/Visual Arts
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#43
New Zealand/Arts/Visual Arts

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Salvage with Tim Ralston & Alice Bonnot
Q: What would be a quick win?
Alice Bonnot points to energy and building measures such as switching to LED lighting; Tim Ralston adds that changing to a green electricity provider is simple to implement.
Salvage with Tim Ralston & Alice Bonnot
Q: What does the word salvage mean to you?
Tim Ralston describes salvage as saving material from waste streams, discarded objects or the street, then finding new uses for it.
Arsenic with Verity Babbs
Q: What have you learned from Arsenic?
Babbs says the story highlights how people seeking beauty and a connection to nature could unknowingly expose themselves to harm, and sees it as a story about human nature and capitalism.
Arsenic with Verity Babbs
Q: What actually is arsenic and why was it part of art history?
Babbs explains that arsenic compounds were used to make vivid green pigments that became popular in Victorian-era art, clothing and interiors. Their widespread use later drew concern as people linked exposure to illness and deaths.
Minerals with Marcia Bjornerud & Mále Uribe
Q: What actually is a structural geologist?
A structural geologist studies the architecture of the crust, how rocks respond to stresses, plate tectonics, faulting, earthquakes, and mountain-building, and uses minerals to trace the journeys of rocks through the crust and back to the surface.

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Exploring the intricate relationship between materials and artistic expression, insightful discussions unfold through conversations with artists, researchers, and thought leaders in various fields. The dialogue emphasizes the personal narratives and cultural contexts surrounding materials, such as pigments, milk, and sustainability, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of how these elements shape artistic practices and societal perceptions. Noteworthy themes include the connection between grief and memory, the role of color in art creation, and the philosophical implications of materiality, making it a compelling auditory experience for those interested in the intersection of art and ecology.

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