Episode 147 - The Don's Top 20 Countdown: 18 - Jean Curran

A Pint With Seaniebee

Writer and "craictivist", The Don continues her top 20 picks from 144 episodes of A Pint With Seaniebee. (A perfect starting point for first-time listeners to the series). THE DON: If the overarching goal of the podcast is to find brave people who have lived creative and interesting lives, Jean certainly fits the bill, with her adventurous spirit and fearless curiosity. ************************************************************ JEAN CURRAN HAS A PINT WITH SEANIEBEE Today we are joined by one of Europe’s foremost photography-based artists. Born into an Irish farming family, Jean began her career as a photojournalist, with her work quickly gaining traction in both the national and international press. In her twenties, she sojourned to Africa, producing stunning assignments in both Ghana and Kenya. Two years ago, she bravely embedded herself with the coalition armies in Afghanistan in search of a long-lost, hand-painted, photography technique unique to the country. Her next project brought her to the Comoros Islands and she shares the fascinating culture that has developed there. Working in so many different Muslim countries, she unveils a very different side to Islam than the one most prevalent in our current news headlines. Most recently, she has based herself in London working as one of the only practicing masters in the declining art of dye transfer. Jean is an inspiration to anyone who has a dream or an ambitious idea and explains how single-minded determination, faith, trust and bravery can always make amazing things happen. Links Jean’s Website: tinyurl.com/yc3x3ael Her unique dye-transfer images: tinyurl.com/y7m9b5qf The Afghan adventure: tinyurl.com/y7l2wolk The Comoros project: tinyurl.com/yd49oo3z www.stationhousedalkey.com/ Contact [e-mail] for information on how to purchase Jean’s work. *********************************************************** A Pint With Seaniebee Top 12 Best New Podcast Series of 2016: tinyurl.com/gps9tn5 Top 50 Best Podcast Episodes of 2016: tinyurl.com/hp83rnw Release date: February 15th 2020 Runtime: 69m Recorded: Dublin