{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"32: Keeping it True with Siobhan Purdy","description":"What does it mean to make art that\u2019s truly yours\u2014even when it doesn\u2019t fit the mould and you have to face potential resistance in the market place? In this honest and uplifting episode, I chat with Cornish artist Siobhan Purdy, whose dreamlike, deeply personal paintings have earned her a cult following. From navigating childhood as a selective mute to building thriving artist communities in Cornwall, Siobhan shares how creativity became her lifeline. We explore:   The origins of her distinctive, magical visual style   How she channels childhood memories and neurodivergence into powerful imagery   The tension between staying true to your vision vs. the pressure to \u201cgo commercial\u201d   Why being in her studio is her definition of success   The part she played in turning the Cornish town of Redruth - and Krowji https:\/\/www.krowji.org.uk\/ in particular - into the buzzing creative hub it is today.   Siobhan\u2019s distinctive work might be not be for everyone \u2014but to many, it\u2019s unforgettable and I\u2019ve been privileged to exhibit it for several years, and witness the magic of seeing clients fall in love with it. This episode is a beautiful reflection on art, identity, and belonging. \ud83d\udd17 View Siobhan\u2019s work: purdysart.co.uk and @purdysart ","author_name":"An Art To It","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/539737","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37169490\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194511470"}