The Artful Exchange

Crafting Soundscapes of Emotion and Innovation

In the first episode of season 2, 2025, I am talking with Katarzyna Maria Wieczorek, also known as Kamawi. She is a Polish-Norwegian composer and sounddesigner based in Trondheim, Norway. With a strong background in musicology and music technologyfrom NTNU, Kamawi has established herself as an innovative voice in contemporary music. Kamawi made her debut with the piece Solidarity; at Rockheim in 2020, and since then, she has been involved in numerous interdisciplinary projects that blend music, visual art, and dance. Known for her experimental approach to composition, she often explores alternative methods of connecting data with music, experimenting with timbre and scales, and using field recordings alongside programming.One of her standout projects is Brainfeels; a collective initiative that visualizes different mental states, allowing listeners to experience a deep emotional connection. Kamawi's work often balances between technology and traditional folk music, creating immersive soundscapes where improvisation with synths,vocals, and acoustic instruments play a key role.
Katarzyna Maria Wieczorek
KAMAWI
Composer & Sound Designer
 
@kamawi_
kamawias@gmail.com
http://kamawi.no

Christmas Bonus 2024!

From Ambulance to Poetry Pharmacy: Deborah Alma's Creative Journey.

In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Deborah Alma, a remarkable poet, editor, and educator based in the UK. Deborah has devoted her life to sharing the transformative power of poetry with diverse communities. Her work spans dementia care, hospice support, schools, and vulnerable women’s groups, alongside her roles as a lecturer at Worcester and Keele universities.In 2012, Deborah launched the groundbreaking Emergency Poet project, prescribing poetry as a form of healing from a vintage ambulance, a truly creative and moving initiative. She took this vision even further in 2019 by co-founding the world’s first walk-in Poetry Pharmacy in Shropshire with her partner, poet James Sheard. This unique space combines literature with mental health support, creating a safe haven where words become a remedy for the soul. With the recent opening of a second location in London, Deborah continues to make poetry an interactive and accessible experience for all.Her debut poetry collection, Dirty Laundry, captivated me, and she has since published several other works that bridge art and healing in extraordinary ways. Join me as I explore Deborah’s inspiring journey and her mission to make poetry a force for connection, comfort, and change. Deborah Alma
The Poetry Pharmacy
@poetry_pharmacy_
@Deb Alma (Facebook)
www.poetrypharmacy.co.uk

Brushed By Nature: Zoe Grey's Award-Winning Landscape

Episode 6 is a great talk with the Australian landscape artist, Zoe Grey. She is based in Hobart, Australia.
Since Tassie is so close to my heart, it is only natural I bring in talents from OZ too.
I became aware of Zoe a few years ago and have been following her ever since. She recently won the, ‘Hadleys Art Prize in Australia, which is a prestigious art prize for Australianlandscape art. Zoe, a young, and very much, new and rising star in the art world, won the prize with her landscape painting, ‘The Shape of Rock’. Come join us as we learn more about her as an artist and her beautiful island filled with inspiration for her incredible works. How she works and future plans.
www.zoe-grey.com
insta: zoe_makes

Poetry Reading

POETRY READING
 
EXTRA EPISODE!
 
POEMS READ ALOUD BY
THE POETIC DESIGNER
 
THE POETRY COLLECTION
‘DIRTY LAUNDRY’
BY DEB ALMA
THE POETRY PHARMACY

Unveiling the Invisible: Cristiana Giacchetti on Art, Soul and Transformation.

Our 5 episode is coming out October 1, with the Italian artist, Cristiana Giacchetti. It was a true pleasure to get to know the woman behind the artwork. It a short period of time, Cristiana has manged to create a name for herself and make art her fulltime livelihood, leaving the corporate world behind for good. Come join us as we listen to her journey.
instagram: cg_artesofia
Gallery: galeriehelligheit.de
 

Nordic Inspirations: Scandinavian Art in the French Alps

Come join in and listen to a great talk with a young and fascinating entrepeneur and gallery owner in Southeastern France. Andreas Fensby is the owner behind Heimdall Gallery in a ski resort area in Villard de Lans in France.
 
www.heimdall-gallery.com
instagram: heimdall.gallery

The Art of Play: Masquespacio's Colorful Design Story

Listen to the episode with the Spanish award winning interior design firm, Masquespacio.
 
www.masquespacio.com

From Lens to Life: Speculative Taxidermy With a South African Interdisciplinary Artist

In this episode I am very excited to introduce a interdisciplinary artist from South Africa. Natalie Field.
Come join us as we explore how her career shifted from photo and fashion, into what she is doing today.
Learn more about Natalie:
https://nataliefield.art/
@nataliefield.art

Patterns Of Norway: Inside the Mind of a Textile Designer

Our first guest joining us at, 'The Artful Exchange', is Kiki Plesner-Löfroth from Plesner Patterns. She is a Norwegian based textile and surface designer. Come join as we learn more about her process, collabs, international awards and so much more!
www.plesnerpatterns.no
@plesner_patterns