The Ministry of Arts podcast

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In early September Steve spoke to Gary Mansfield about his early life growing up in Belfast, and everything that shaped him as an Artist.

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Steve Bannatyne (@steve.bannatyne)

Steve Bannatyne was born and raised in Belfast during the troubles. After leaving home at 16, he studied Art and Design at Exeter College, then earned a BA in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins.

Steve’s work for an environmental protection charity has led him to explore working exclusively with waste materials. Stories can be found within, and memories provoked by, the shapes, textures and visible traces of previous use of discarded materials. His work can be place specific, referencing points on the landscape, or more abstract expressions, inspired by the colours and textures of the materials themselves.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversations of early death, bereavement and suicide; If you have been effected by anything you may have heard, please consider contacting groups like @myblackdog_co or Samaritans on 126123