A new podcast, ‘PLACEWAYS’, created in collaboration with Dr Anna King and Creative Places Ballaghaderreen, has been officially launched.
The podcast series is a space where listeners can explore the intricate ways in which places are known, imagined, felt, and remembered.
Through conversations with artists, creatives, and community voices, the podcast host will dive into the stories that shape our understanding of place – both personal and collective.
The debut episode features talented visual artist Maria May. The conversation weaves through Maria’s unique artistic vision and offers listeners a deep, reflective journey into the sensory experience of place. She shares how her work endeavours to balance hope with the gravity of the climate crisis message, how plastic has become her unlikely ally, as well as how her art practice helped her navigate her way through personal grief.
In particular, Anna and Maria hope that their conversation will spark a wider conversation within Ireland and beyond about the powerful way in which art can help people move through experiences of loss and grief.
A special online exhibition of Maria May’s artwork complements the podcast, offering an immersive visual exploration alongside the audio. The first episode and the online exhibition are available now on the ‘PLACEWAYS’ website, allowing listeners to engage with art and storytelling in a truly unique way.
This series is a must-listen for those interested in the intersection of art, culture, and the human experience of place. For more information and to listen to the first episode, visit annaking.ie/podcast-placeways/podcast.
‘PLACEWAYS’ is generously supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and Roscommon County Council.
