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In this episode, we hear from Twinkle Troughton, whose paintings unravel the myths woven into the English landscape. Troughton explores how ideas of “Englishness” are constructed through idyllic scenery, stately gardens, and inherited cultural memory.

Her work digs beneath the surface of the so‑called “green and pleasant land,” revealing the colonial histories, class structures, and global plant migrations that shaped it.

Twinkle also shares insights into her political and historical influences, from modern British history to intergenerational habits, and the role of satire and fable in her visual language. We dive into her 2026 Standpoint residency, where she traced the layered history of Hoxton Square’s trees, reconnecting with a place from her twenties.

Episode was recorded on 11 February 2026.

Website: www.twinkletroughton.co.uk
Instagram: @twinkletroughton

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In this episode, we hear from Glasgow‑based artist Tinsel Edwards, whose bold, autobiographical practice spans painting, printmaking, assemblage, installation and public art interventions. Born in the Midlands and trained at Goldsmiths, Tinsel has built a distinctive visual language that blends emotional honesty, humour and political critique.

We explore the themes that define her work, from motherhood and domesticity to feminism, economic pressure and the ongoing housing crisis. Tinsel’s tactile approach, using found objects, reclaimed materials and sculptural elements, creates layered narratives that reflect the complexity of contemporary life. Throughout, she champions women’s stories and challenges the erasure of women in art history.

Episode recorded on the 27 January 2026.

Website: tinseledwards.com
Instagram: @tinseledwards

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In this episode, we meet Sabes Sugunasabesan, a photographer and mixed media artist whose work explores identity, memory, diaspora, and the emotional legacy of the Sri Lankan civil war.

Based in England and shaped by his migration from Sri Lanka over forty years ago, Sabes creates photographic and mixed‑media projects that weave personal history with wider socio‑political narratives. His practice centres on themes of belonging, trauma, land, and the emotional geographies carried across borders.

As a member of London Independent Photography and a former community development professional, Sabes brings a socially conscious, deeply human perspective to his art. This conversation delves into diasporic identity, collective memory, and the role of photography in holding space for stories that endure beyond violence and migration.

Episode recorded on 3 February, 2026.

Instagram: @sabessuguna

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