Lauren Wondra Interview

 

Lauren Wondra is a hidden gem Artist Nest is privileged to feature. A straight talking Texas born artist with an interesting background, impressive list of international clientele and loyal fanbase. From her Shoreditch based studio in London, Lauren produces magnificent pieces of contemporary art she describes as cutting edge girly cubism. This is what she had to say about her background and portfolio of work in an extended special edition Artist Nest interview.

More information about Lauren Wondra’s artist portfolio, private commissions and upcoming exhibitions can be found on her website. wondrafineart.com

Angel McKenzie Interview

 

Delighted to mark Artist Nest’s one year anniversary with an exclusive celebrity artist interview.

Angel McKenzie needs no introduction to the Great British faithful. Born in Moscow Russia, the multi talented self styled entertainer grew up in an all female middle class household under strict parenting. Her mother works as a physics engineer and father is an astronomer. In 1997, Angel McKenzie left Russia to seek pastures new  in the UK. She eventually found fame on the hit series of Channel 4′s Big Brother in 2009.

Post Big Brother, Angel  exhibited “Dreams In Colour” at Blackall Studios in Shoreditch. Other than her art, Angel McKenzie is also a professional boxer, a part time fitness trainer at McKenzie Boxercise gym and a singer songwriter, releasing her latest album Billion Nights and Days on iTunes earlier this year.

More information about Angel McKenzie’s art, private commissions and future exhibitions can be found on her website. angelmckenzie.co.uk

Jim Hanlon Interview

 

Jim Hanlon’s body of work speaks for itself. His figurative paintings are much sought after in the UK and throughout Europe. Jim exhibited several pieces from his collection including the painting of “Lorraine” at the Urban Art Fair in July.

On a brief note, it is worth mentioning the unrestricted access Jim Hanlon granted to film his studio, paintings and willingness to partake in shooting additional scenes during the production was much appreciated.

Additional information about Jim Hanlon’s art, studio bookings and commissions can be found on his website. jimhanlon.co.uk

Ben Oakley Interview

 

Ben Oakley is a South London based artist who describes himself as a contemporary artist with a little twist of modern conceptual thrown in.

Additional information about Ben Oakley’s art, commissions and future exhibitions can be found on his website benoakley.com

Joseph Steele Interview

 

Delighted to produce and publish Artist Nest’s first blog interview.

Joseph Steele graduated with a First Class Hons degree in Fine Arts at Newcastle university. Joseph gained a some what infamous reputation for with his brand of edgy contentious art, portraying sex and violence in his work. In 2009 Joseph Steele made headlines in the local and national press with Easy Rider. Joseph recently moved from Newcastle to East London to pursue ventures new. Met up with him on the day of his move to film the interview. This is what he had to say about himself, artwork and exhibition.

More information about Joseph Steele’s portfolio of work, commissions and future exhibitions can be found on his website getonthewall.com