PODCAST Lakwena Maciver: the renowned artist on colour, creativity, criticism and connection
The Modern House & Inigo 
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Lakwena Maciver is an artist, whose ambitious, impactful work, inspired by her African heritage, plays with scale, bold slogans and intense, vibrant colour. Yet, visiting her in her newly refurbished home in east London, she reveals how the positivity in her art is inspired by her natural pessimism. She shows us round the home she has created for her family, talking us through the use of colour to create dedicated spaces, and why carpets are key. * Related Argent ** The Perfection Trap: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More by Thomas Curran Written and presented by Matt Gibberd Producer: Laconic Collective Editor: David Potter Graphic Design: Ben Tucker Music: @SimeonWalkerMusic CHAPTERS 0:27 Growing up in London and Ethiopia 3:14 The impact of Lakwena's peripatetic upbringing 7:13 Creating a sense of belonging for her kids 8:15 Home as a safe space 10:27 Lakwena as a child 13:27 How art and faith helped Lakwena's difficult teen years 16:32 The yearning for Paradise in the work 18:29 The impact of Lakwena's parents' separation 20:32 Discovering art as a career 23:21 The big break - the Miami mural 25: 04 Wrapping the Brent Cross substation 28:42 Moving into her new home - a modern east London terraced cottage 30:20 Creating an adaptable space 31:50 Repurposing the Christie's Frieze rug 32: 41 The use of the recurring hands motif 35:24 Carpet, comfort, kids and compromise 39: 57 The power of words - a message to herself 42: 13 Being wired as a negative person 48:21 Instagram, the London Fabulous movement, and legacy 52:58 What would Lakwena's future home look like? Ugandan hut or English treehouse? 54:09 Paradise, living in nature and a slow pace of life Never miss a new film, subscribe here: https://bit.ly/36I7z8y Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernhouse/ Selling design-led homes in the UK: https://www.themodernhouse.com Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/34BKO3x A weekly newsletter of home and interior inspiration, delivered to your inbox: https://www.themodernhouse.com/newsletter/ Listen to our Homing In podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/homing-in/id1496346061 Best interiors Instagram accounts (Vogue) Best homes accounts (Guardian) Ultimate interiors accounts (Telegraph)
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