Video Nation
In this selection of personal films, artists from a diverse range of art forms describe their work, their techniques and share their sources of inspiration.
Maggi Hambling takes inspiration from the sea and the Suffolk coast for her sculptures and paintings.
Michael Goodey makes art out of road traffic signs. He has recently made some versions of paintings by John Constable, including the famous 'Hay Wain'.
Julie is an artist from Bedfordshire. In this film she talks about how her work is inspired by both technology and the world around her.
Kendal based sculptor, Danny Clahane tells us what is about working with stone that inspires him.
Harry Thomas uses a chainsaw to turn a tree trunk into an 8 foot bear and reflects on the demise of the bear in the Herefordshire countryside.
Derbyshire artist Lewis Noble is basing a new piece of work at the Chatsworth Estate.
Vivien Prideaux is a textile dyer. She uses hand woven hemp, linens, velvets and cashmere for the magical process of dyeing with natural indigo.
Hampshire based artist Seran Kubisa makes big art from the tiniest of historic samples.
Neil Roland's pictures capture the detail, light and colour of Manchester's buildings and landmarks.
Sculptor Simon Packard brings the Gloucestershire countryside to an Essex town.
Roger Davies is a folk singer who works the people and towns of West Yorkshire into his songs.
Victor Richards travels to the West Indies to show us how earlier journeys from the Caribbean to England now inspire his performances.
Patricia Lee is working with children in Liverpool to create sculptures of the city's landscape.
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