In the studio Creative Conversation
with Mark Cazalet and Sarah Pickstone
Join us for an intimate look inside the studios of artists and tutors Mark Cazalet and Sarah Pickstone, as they share personal reflections on their creative journeys during lockdown. Discover how they adapted to the constraints of limited materials, embraced new themes, and found unexpected inspiration in solitude.
In the video above, begin by exploring Sarah Pickstone’s studio and discover how her practice evolved through material experimentation. She reflects on how scarcity pushed her creativity and how Greek mythology and matriarchal narratives inform her work.
Then, continue below to visit Mark Cazalet’s studio and watch an extended discussion and Q&A with Dr Claudia Tobin, offering deeper insights into both of their studio practices and processes.
Mark's studio
Step into Mark Cazalet’s studio and hear how he navigates periods of solitude in the studio, develops large-scale collages inspired by a residency in Kyoto, and draws from Zen philosophy to cultivate a calm, meditative state while working.
Working in the studio
Dr Claudia Tobin discusses the practice of the studio with Sarah and Mark. This thoughtful conversation engages both artists on resilience and the power of making art in uncertain times.