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House Guest by Country & Town House | Interior Designer Interviews
Guy Oliver of Oliver Laws has a background in architectural and design history, which stood him in good stead for a recent commission: The King's Lodge at London's iconic Mayfair hotel, The Connaught. A treasure trove of intricate panelling, jewel-coloured fabrics and carved marble, it was created in collaboration with King Charles' Turquoise Mountain initiative which supports craftspeople in countries such as Afghanistan and Myanmar. Tune in to hear more about how the project came about and Guy's own fascinating career. Sponsored by ABI Interiors.
Russell & Robert meet leading artist Lindsey Mendick, recorded in front of an intimate live audience at Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh. We explore Lindsey's major new solo exhibition 'Sh*tfaced', her first solo show in Scotland. Running until 1st October 2023, this multi-layered exhibition of new ceramics, film and sculptural installations is presented across all of Jupiter Artland's galleries.Lindsey Mendick's work is one of confession, where taboo topics and uncomfortable truths are revealed with candour and humour. Her work is characterised by an intense attention to detail and verisimilitude, whereby everyday scenes – a nightclub, a kitchen, a bedroom – are expertly crafted in ceramic and staged in larger-than-life tableaux.Mendick has transformed Jupiter's Ballroom Gallery and Steadings Gallery into a diptych of nightlife; one that draws inspiration from the gothic novella The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with all its troubling contentions of virtue, appearance, public shaming and masking. Like an anxiety dream come to life, there is a sobering mirroring of contemporary binge drinking culture and gender-based shaming presented in the work, although the anticipated judgemental tone is noticeably absent. By subverting the genre of morality tale, Mendick's work opens a space where our public and private faces can be encountered without prejudice.Lindsey Mendick graduated from Royal College of Art in 2017 and is currently based in Margate. Her work has been shown in solo exhibitions at Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate. Her work was also included in the major exhibition, Strange Clay: Ceramics in Contemporary Art at the Hayward Gallery, London. With her partner, the artist Guy Oliver, Mendick initiated Quench Gallery in Margate to provide vital support for early career artists through exhibitions and mentoring.This is second Talk Art episode with Lindsey - to listen back to the first, you can find it in the archive Season 8, Episode 4 (recorded in 2020). Also found within Talk Art's new book: The Interviews.Visit LINDSEY MENDICK: SH*TFACED from 15th July - 1st October 2023. View more details: https://www.jupiterartland.org/art/lindsey-mendick-sht-faced/Follow @LindseyMendick and @JupiterArtlandJupiter Artland is an award-winning contemporary sculpture garden located just outside Edinburgh. Founded in 2009 by philanthropist art collectors Robert and Nicky Wilson, Jupiter Artland has grown into one of Scotland's most significant arts organisations, with an international reputation for innovation and creativity – in 2016 this was recognised by a nomination for ArtFund's Museum of the Year. Set over 100 acres of meadow, woodland and indoor gallery spaces, Jupiter Artland is home to over 30 permanent and unique site-specific sculptures from artists Phyllida Barlow, Christian Boltanski, Charles Jencks, Tracey Emin and Antony Gormley, as well as a seasonal programme of carefully curated exhibitions and events from a plethora of artists, both emerging and established. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
House Guest by Country & Town House | Interior Designer Interviews
My House Guest this week is Guy Oliver, managing director and principal designer at Oliver Laws. We natter about designing luxury hotels as two of Guy's long-term projects are Dublin's The Shelbourne and London's Connaught hotels. Guy joined Oliver Laws after finishing his commission as a Royal Naval Officer and credits the training with being able to work with demanding clients including first boss, David Laws. ‘I was used to dealing with eccentric characters,' he says, ‘they were no more challenging than the average Admiral, captain, or even my parents'. His work often involves historic or listed buildings and interiors - ‘Finding the subtle interplay between authenticity and taste is the very essence of what we do and are known for'. Tune in for more.
We meet leading artist Guy J Oliver in his hometown of Margate to discuss video art and film! Guy's award-winning interdisciplinary practice employs video as well as text, painting, collage and performance.We discuss his major film 'You Know Nothing of My Work'. This extraordinary project is a multi-chapter rumination on the cultural dilemma of the disgraced popular icon. Considering how collective, systematic failure led to cases of abuse from powerful figures in the cultural scene, this work proposes a conflict between the enjoyment of and respect for their creative work and what we now know (or at times failed to recognise) about their behaviour. Can we erase the existence of abusive yet influential figureheads, or should we acknowledge and discuss their actions alongside their work? Through a piece that uses elements of film musical and music video traditions within the form of an experimental essay, Oliver takes the pulse of society's reaction to this fast-evolving and contentious subject. You Know Nothing of My Work was commissioned for the Jerwood/ and Film and Video Umbrella Awards 2020. See the work online at Jerwood/FVU Awards 2020: Hindsight | Online ExhibitionWe also discuss 'The Year Everyone Died', a meditative video essay that looks back at the year 2016 and explores the artist's own feelings towards the various deaths that were announced during those twelve months. 2016 appeared to have an unusually high number of well-known figures pass away, from David Bowie at the beginning of the year through to George Michael on Christmas Day and Carrie Fisher on Boxing Day followed by her mother Debbie Reynolds the day after. Guy was recently nominated for the Jarman Award 2021. Inspired by Derek Jarman, the Jarman Award recognises and supports artists working with moving image and celebrates the spirit of experimentation, imagination and innovation in the work of artist filmmakers in the UK. In July 2022, Film London announced Guy was one of its Lodestars 2022, the annual list honouring innovative UK-based creators and practitioners to watch.We also discuss Quench, a project space and gallery in Margate, Kent run by artists Lindsey Mendick and Guy Oliver. Quench was created in the pandemic with the aim of giving artists and curators an opportunity to develop new work and put on exhibitions. We are a not-for-profit venture and all possible art sales and proceeds go directly to the artists. We will also be housing one-off events within the gallery such as screenings and performances, as well as, pop-up opportunities for local practitioners.Visit Guy's official website: GuyOliver.co.ukFollow: @GuyJOliverLearn more about Quench at: @QuenchGallery or visit their website at:https://www.quenchgallery.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's probably easier to tell you about the hotels and luxury residences that interior designer Guy Oliver has not touched in Mayfair, London. His portfolio includes, but is not limited to Claridge's, The Connought Hotel and The Princeton Club in New York – making him, arguably, the most qualified to discuss the topic of blending old with the new in hotel design.In this episode of DESIGN POD, sponsored by Minotti London, Oliver joins Hamish Kilburn and co-host Harriet Forde to discuss the challenges (and opportunities) that emerge when blending contemporary elements into heritage buildings, which is the ultimate juxtaposition in design and architecture.In addition, he shares his experience being involved in the latest series of BBC's Interior Design Masters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode, we get to sit down and discuss the inner workings of a global elite surface logging company in the energy business. Geolog has logging units running around the world… All of them bringing in data 24/7 to be QC'd and then put into a database that helps the operators around the world make real-world decisions! We're excited to keep up with Geolog as they continue to develop cutting-edge technology at the drill bit, in the logging trucks, and in the interpretations being delivered. LET'S GO.
This week I chat with Guy OliverOur guest judge for episode 2 on Interior Design masters,If you would like to know what is involved in designing the interiors for private planes, yachts or even the staterooms of No10 downing street this episode is a must.Guest: www.oliverlaws.comMen's Mental Healthwww.matesinmind.org Sponsor: To take advantage of the generous 15% discount from my sponsor Thorndown, please visit http://bit.ly/TVCarpenter. Discount code: TVCarpenterContact me: www.theTVcarpenter.comMusic: "What's the Angle" by Shane Ivers
House Guest by Country & Town House | Interior Designer Interviews
Welcome to episode 156 of the House Guest podcast, where Country & Town House Magazine's Interiors Editor Carole Annett chats with experts from the world of interior design and decoration. This week's guest is former editor-in-chief of Elle Decoration and dubbed ‘interiors guru' by The Sunday Times, Michelle Ogundehin, writer, author, brand consultant and tv presenter. Her book, Happy Inside, of which designer Jonathan Adler says: ‘Prozac, shmozac, Michelle's book is the only anti-depressant you need – it's my bible' has recently launched. She is on our screens next week when the new series of Interior Design Masters starts Weds 9th at 9pm, where guests include Matthew Williamson, Mary Portas and Guy Oliver. Michelle and I chat about filming the new series, how the future of interior design is shaping up and how she believes, along with good food and exercise, environment is the third pillar of wellbeing. Tune in for more.
Do you have a collapsible Japanese temple yet? Kate and Sophie visit the mews house of designer Guy Oliver, managing director of Oliver Laws. Poking their noses into everything as ever, the pair discover the secrets of distilling Guy's international experience, personal history and eclectic taste into a small space. Guy works extensively with artisans in Afghanistan through the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, supporting traditional crafts and providing jobs and skills. For more information, or if you'd like to make a donation, please visit turquoisemountain.org Useful links and images are supplied on each of Kate and Sophie's blogs madaboutthehouse.com and sophierobinson.co.uk or join our Facebook group The Great Indoors
Welcome back Younginz! Our special guest featured is "Guy Oliver", a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. Guy spoke about his personal journey, going viral, sticking with his dream of basketball and how that has opened doors for him. Tune in there's more! IG@ TwistedYounginz IG@ _meechie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The Silver Stream is a journey through ideas in collaboration with invited guests. This is a takeover episode by Guy Oliver who hosts the podcast Guy Oliver's Top 5.For more information on The Silver Stream: www.byzantiaharlow.com/radio/This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts from our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London.Across our Music and Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering every genre, along with chat shows, discussions and special broadcasts.To catch up on all Soho Radio shows from both our music and culture channels head on over mixcloud.com/sohoradio or tune in live anytime at sohoradiolondon.com.This is a Soho Radio Productions Podcast.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/soho-radio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Guy is truly one of the most impressive people I've met in recent months. I hope you enjoy :)
He has worked on some of the most revered hotels in the world, from Claridges and The Connaught to The Standard in New York, but Guy Oliver started life very differently.As a closeted gay navy recruit interiors became his retreat, and his passion led him to apprentice in some very grand Scottish homes before taking over and rebranding the agency he now runs, Oliver Laws. Home Truths is a product of Livingetc, and hosted by Pip McCormac. This episode is sponsored by Harlequin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Guy Oliver is an entrepreneur, hunter, mentor, and the definition of a hard worker. His journey from washing cars to building one of the most successful pool construction businesses in the region may be unconventional, but it's the epitome of what over twenty-five years of relentless grinding can get you. And while his business success is impressive, it may be his personal development that is the most inspirational. See some of his team's incredible work at gwoliver.com and follow GW Oliver Construction on Instagram @gwoliverconstruction
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Guy Oliver and I talk about taking advantage of being a full time artist for a while and this period as a time of transition. We talk about his film, 'you know nothing of my work' commissioned by Jerwood Visual Arts and Film and Video Umbrella. We talk about sincerity, the band Lost Prophets and ideas of disgrace. We discuss Woody Allen, American dads, the author and ideas of betrayal and disappointment. We talk about slipping in provocative words, collage as a methodology, about poetry and rhyme and about Guy singing, even though he can't. We think on justice and when it fails. We talk about Guy learning to ride a bike and his insecurity at being an adult. We end on Parks and recreation and the adaptability of humans. Image: "You Know Nothing of my Work", HD Video, 2020 Links: Website - http://www.guyoliver.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/guyjoliver/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/user7555362 Jerwood/FVU Award - https://www.jerwoodfvuawards.com/about-us/awards-editions/hindsight --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emma-cousin/support
House Guest by Country & Town House | Interior Designer Interviews
Welcome to episode 66 of the House Guest podcast, where Country & Town House Magazine's Interiors Editor Carole Annett chats with experts from the world of interior design and decoration. This week's guest: Guy Oliver, MD of Oliver Laws http://www.oliverlaws.com www.countryandtownhouse.co.uk/culture/podcast/
In this episode I am talking to a friend and great producer and bass player, we toured together with James McCartney through the UK, USA, Canada and Russia. He has a studio which he runs in Finsbury Park and you can find him in the links provided. Unfortunately I had lost one of the cameras footage, so this will all be in the wide view, my apologies for that. I had a great time talking to him, please welcome Oliver McKiernan!You can find Oliver on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/OliverMcKiernanMusic/ on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/oliver_mckiernan/ and his website ishttps://www.olivermckiernan.com/ as always you can find me on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/Heysoundguy/on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/heysoundguy1/On Twitter athttps://twitter.com/DykTheuns I have also a Patreon page and if you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here https://www.patreon.com/HeySoundGuy Thank you very much, until next time!
Aasmah Mir and the Rev. Richard Coles are joined by the former England cricketer and legendary spin bowler Graeme Swann. He discusses his sporting career, waltzing on Strictly and his upcoming tour with Henry Blofeld - Dancing Down the Wicket. Libby Liburd explains how her shows Muvahood and Fighter were inspired by her own personal life experience as a single mother and a female boxer. Christine Gould leads 50 volunteers at the Buxton Well Dressing Festival. She describes how these intricate mosaics of natural materials are painstakingly put together. Sarah Jane Douglas is an artist, and proud Munroist number 5864. She took up walking in the mountains after her mother’s death and scattered her ashes in the Himalayas. Guy Oliver reveals how a secret took him from a career with the Royal Navy to life as an interior designer – with projects from luxury hotels in Mayfair to adobe houses in Kabul. And the actor Michael Sheen chooses his Inheritance Tracks: O Superman by Laurie Anderson and A Design for Life by The Manic Street Preachers. Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Eleanor Garland
Episode 2 with Guy Oliver of Kentucky! 5'10' Guard with a 48 inch vertical jump! Follow us on instagram @one5cast!
Guy Oliver had a secret that he couldn't reveal while he was in the Royal Navy, but it didn’t stop him from realising his lifelong dream of becoming a top interior designer. Neal Razzell takes up the story. (Image: Guy Oliver onboard one of the yachts he redesigned. Credit: Courtesy of Guy Oliver.)
Guy Oliver is a professional writer of more than 25 years. He is a blogger and the author of A Life That Mattered. He refers to himself as "just a regular guy" however his curiosity about life and his love for the written word makes him anything but regular. Contact info: www.guyoliverspeakes.com guyoliver2010@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/GuyOliverSpeaks/
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Guy L. Oliver is a professional writer of more than 25 years, an avocational blogger, published author, and father of three. He resides in Austin, Texas with his wife Heidi and his best friend Liesl. Guy wrote, A Life That Matters, about his son, Tim, and Guys journey after the death of his son. Even though Tim struggled with addiction and spent time in prison for those choices, he was working on repairing his life and the damaged relationships. This is why Guy says he grieved the "lost potential" of what their relationship could have been. Contact Information e-mail: guyoliver2010@yahoo.com Blog spot: http://www.guyoliverspeaks.com/ Book purchase: http://www.guyoliverspeaks.com/a-life-that-mattered-1/ Facebook: Guy Oliver