Artists That Work: The Podcast
Tune into the hilarious banter of colleagues and best friends Rah Petherbridge and George Alexander Thompson. The duo met under wild circumstances in London in 2007 and have been supporting and networking as artists since. They chat candidly about their day to day life creating art work and working in the creative industries.
Talking one on one, or with special guest artists, they explore the ins and outs of the creative world from the inside out. The why, the how, and the hilarity of it all. With the odd cocktail thrown in for good measure.
Over the past decade she has built a paticularly close repour with theatre companies Les Enfant Terrible (Alice's Adventures Underground) , Magnificent Bastard (Shitfaced Shakespeare) and Shotgun Carousel. Her influence can be clearly seen in these companies photography galleries and scenic painting styles
Her collaborative union with the National Trust has provided a rich historical archive in her body of work. Inspired by the history of art, she has polished her master painting skills with acclaimed scenic James Rowse.
Whilst building a sparkling career Rah never fails to have her camera in hand to capture her journey leading to the captivating stories in her documentary diary which she relays with great heart and intamacy.
ABOUT RAH PETHERBRIDGE
Irish artist Rah Petherbridge has risen to popularity in her industry as a photographer and fine art painter combination. Offering the ability to create theatrical and classical scenery and then to photograph these creations with her dramatic lighting style.
Based in the UK, her photography has appeared in The National Portrait Gallery, The Guardian, and British Vogue, among many others.
Her scenic design and painting not only includes bespoke backdrops present in her portraiture but her painting has appeared on TV and theatre, in several BBC, ITV & Channel 4 Productions and numerous theatre and fringe productions.