Art Stories: The Official Podcast
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About This Podcast
Behind the scenes of the global art world — from studios to showrooms.
Hosted by Sky Lilah, Art Stories: The Official Podcast takes you inside the global art world through candid conversations with artists, gallerists, and collectors shaping it. From in-studio interviews to market insights, each episode reveals the stories, ideas, and relationships that drive contemporary visual culture.
Discover emerging voices, explore the inspirations behind the work, and hear firsthand how artists build sustainable practices and connect with audiences.
Whether you're a collector seeking new talent, a gallerist watching the next wave, or an artist navigating your own journey, this podcast brings you closer to the people moving art forward.
Subscribe now to explore new perspectives, discover original work, and go behind the scenes of the art world.
For more from the Vancouver Visual Art Foundation, follow @vanvafofficial and @artvancouver for updates on our art fairs, events, and exhibitions — or visit artvancouver.net and vanvaf.com.
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Light on Water: Lara Shecter on Memory, Place & the Pacific Northwest
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, hosted by Sky Lilah (@skylilah), we sit down with Lara Shecter — Vancouver-based artist working in acrylic and mixed media, known for her luminous,…
Get Melted: Art, Body & Transformation with Erica Marrello
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, hosted by Sky Lilah (@skylilah), we sit down with Erica Marrello, a Vancouver-based multidisciplinary artist whose work pushes the boundaries between…
Layer by Layer: The Contemplative Art of Jonathan Gomez & Confluent Studios
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we speak with Jonathan Gomez - Confluent Studios, a contemporary artist whose work transforms inner awareness into visual form. Working with traditional…
Creating Without Boundaries: The Art of Margh
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, hosted by Sky Lilah (@skylilah), we sit down with Sara Margherita (Margh), a multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto whose work explores movement,…
Through Her Lens: Stories with Sara Jimenez
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Jimenez, a videographer and photographer whose work focuses on capturing the authentic essence of the people and stories she…
Layers of Humanity: The Art of Cathy Key
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we sit down with Cathy Key, Ph.D., a British-Canadian contemporary artist known for her large-scale mixed-media portraits that explore nature, the sacred,…
From Dior to Art Vancouver: The Journey of Lisa Wolfin (Part 1)
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, hosted by Sky Lilah (@skylilah), we sit down with Lisa Wolfin (@lwolfin), founder of Art Vancouver, for Part 1 of an in-depth conversation exploring her…
Illuminated Forms: Jorge Izaza’s Sculptural Vision
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we sit down with Jorge Izaza, a Mexican-Canadian wood artist whose work explores the connection between nature, form, and illumination.Inspired by waves,…
Little Purple People & the Art of Belonging with Kelcy Timmons Chan
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we sit down with Kelcy Timmons Chan (they/them), a Cantonese Canadian American queer pop artist and mural painter based in Toronto whose work explores food…
The Gayest Lil’ Gift Shop In All The Land with Brandy
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we’re joined by Brandy, the artist behind The Gayest Lil’ Gift Shop In All The Land, a bold, joyful, and unapologetically queer creative universe…
Heritage in 3D: Storytelling with Jeryce Dianingana
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we’re joined by Jeryce Claude Dianingana, a Paris-born artist of Congolese heritage creating Afro-centric 3D art across gaming, fine art, and film.Jeryce…
No Straight Lines: The Creative Path of Ray Beldner
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we sit down with Ray Beldner, multidisciplinary artist, educator, and co-founder of Startup Art, whose career has never followed a straight line.Ray…
Piecing Life Back Together: The Art of Silvina Lanusse
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we sit down with Silvina Lanusse, painter, mixed-media collagist, and storyteller through art, for a gentle, reflective conversation about memory,…
Inside the Abstract World of Angie Prime
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we sit down with Angie Prime, an abstract painter based on Vancouver Island whose work is driven by an abundance of colour, texture, experimentation, and…
Rooted in Nature: Art, Presence & Creative Flow with Rosemary Kolasa
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we sit down with Rosemary, a multidisciplinary African-Canadian artist whose creative expression flows through painting, music, and writing, deeply rooted…
When Paintings Come Alive: Art, Wildlife & Impact with Daniel Taylor
In this episode of the Art Stories Podcast, we’re joined by internationally recognised artist and presenter Daniel Taylor — known for his powerful, hyper-realistic paintings of critically endangered…
S1E3 Enjoying the Process, Building the Brand — How Elizabeth Cross Turned Her Art into a Sustainable Business
Join host Sky Lilah in conversation with Vancouver-based artist Elizabeth Cross, whose fascination with nature, love, and human connection fuels her vibrant, textured botanicals and expressive…
S1E2 Painting Life’s Layers: Haisha Shahalimi on Art, Motherhood, and the Stories We Carry
In this episode, host Sky Lilah sits down with Vancouver-based portrait artist Haisha Shahalimi, whose work explores themes of identity, memory, and belonging. Working primarily with acrylic on…
S1E1 Breaking Barriers: Silas Onoja’s Journey Through Hyperrealism
In this episode, host Sky Lilah speaks with Nigerian artist Silas Onoja, whose hyperrealist portraits challenge assumptions and reflect his lived experiences growing up in a society where creative…
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Art Stories: The Official Podcast has published 19 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Arts, Business.
Art Stories: The Official Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 54m.
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