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Art in Bloom

Alexandra van Peborgh

Welcome to Art in Bloom! I’m your host, Alexandra van Peborgh, founder of AVP Art Advisory. In each episode, I’ll be in conversation with incredible artists and visionaries, exploring how art can inspire deep connections with the natural world and drive meaningful change.

Thank you for tuning in—enjoy!

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  • S3 · E5
    August 18 · 31 min

    Ludwig Berger

    Ludwig Berger is a recognised German sound artist, composer, and radio author. His work grows out of an ongoing and intimate exploration of the acoustic phenomena of specific places and what they hold. Working at the intersection of acoustic ecology, deep listening and poetic storytelling, he develops installations, compositions, walks and radio documentaries. In our conversation, he shares how he began recording sound, the evolution of his practice, the diverse listening approaches he employs, and the landscapes he's developed intimate relationships with over the years. * The spoken language in this episode is English. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Ludwig @ludwigberger

  • S3 · E4
    August 4 · 58 min

    Leo Battistelli

    Leo Battistelli is a recognised Argentine artist, born in Rosario and now based in Rio de Janeiro. Leo's practice exists at the intersection of art and design, with ceramics at its core, reflecting an ongoing exploration of the relationship between people, nature, and territory. Through both the materials he works with and the themes that shape his practice—alchemy, spirituality, ecology, and the natural world—he creates a dialogue with the environment. In this conversation, Leo shares how his personal life and artistic practice are deeply intertwined. A passionate advocate for ecology, he introduces lichens into public spaces to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and the vital role of clean air in our lives. * The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Leo @leobattistelli_

  • S3 · E3
    July 21 · 40 min

    Haley Mellin

    In this episode of Art in Bloom, we are joined by Haley Mellin, a North American visual artist, land conservationist, and founder of Art into Acres. Mellin’s artistic practice is profoundly rooted in the natural world. Working outdoors in a seasonal studio, she creates observational paintings in gouache, a water-based medium, and drawings in charcoal, a plant-based carbon material. In 2017, she founded Art into Acres, an artist-run nonprofit dedicated to supporting permanent, large-scale land conservation on behalf of the arts community. In our conversation, we explore Mellin’s inspiring journey, the evolution of her practice, and her unique perspective on seeing both her paintings and her conservation work as integral expressions of her artistic practice. * The spoken language in this episode is English. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Haley @haleymellin

  • S3 · E2
    July 6 · 51 min

    Shirley Villavicencio Pizango

    Shirley Villavicencio Pizango is a renowned Peruvian visual artist currently based in Belgium. She grew up between the city of Lima and the small community of Santiago de Borja, in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. Her work portrays scenes from everyday life in Ghent, where family members, friends, and strangers appear surrounded by lush vegetation and geometric forms that evoke Incan symbolism, expressed through a colourful, expressionist visual language with folkloric undertones. In this conversation, she shares her personal story, her artistic practice, and the themes she explores, as well as the deep connection between her personal development and the evolution of her creative practice. * The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Shirley @shurleey

  • S3 · E1
    June 23 · 21 min

    Brodie Neill

    Brodie Neill is a globally recognised Tasmanian designer based in London. He works across collectible design, public art, and large-scale placemaking projects. Brodie leads a multidisciplinary studio focused on material innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability, and is the founder of Made in Ratio. He is widely recognised for his environmental advocacy through design, particularly his pioneering work with ocean plastic. Our conversation centred on Brodie’s evolving practice, his exploration of material innovation, and his commitment to circularity as a design imperative. * The spoken language in this episode is English. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Brodie @brodieneill

  • S2 · E11
    Dec 16, 2025 · 5 min

    Season 2: Recap

    As the year comes to an end, so does Season 2 of the Art in Bloom podcast. This season, we welcomed ten remarkable artists from around the world, each bringing their own vision and experience. From Milan to the Andes, and through disciplines spanning textile traditions to hyperreal photography, every episode unfolded as a new journey filled with creativity, powerful stories and meaningful reflections. In their own unique way, each of these artists reminded us of the importance of art as a universal language. Art helps us connect, transcend differences, and pay closer attention to the world around us. Thank you so much for listening and for being part of this journey. 🎧 It’s been a joy to share these inspiring conversations with you! ✨ Stay tuned for Season 3 *The spoken language in this episode is English. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory

  • S2 · E10
    Dec 9, 2025 · 53 min

    Maia Bunge

    Through her art, Argentine graphic designer and visual artist Maia Bunge seeks to reflect beauty in all its forms, inspired by nature, architecture, and the stories that surround her. She conceives her oeuvre as visual poems that blend the real with the imaginary to create personal universes. In our conversation, she shares how her artworks become reflections of her soul and are conceived as an invitation to pause, breathe, and contemplate the world around us with presence and peace. *The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Maia Bunge @maiabunge

  • S2 · E9
    Nov 25, 2025 · 47 min

    Delfina Bourse

    Argentine visual artist and educator Delfina Bourse’s oeuvre explores the dialogue between form, color, and materiality. By building layers of paint, she reinterprets the pictorial surface and transforms it into a new kind of epidermis: dense, corporeal, and vibrant. In this way, unfolding an expansive universe of color. In our conversation, she shares how, for her, art and life are deeply intertwined—one cannot exist without the other. This intimate connection is reflected in her work, an authentic and sensitive portrait of her inner self. *The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Delfina Bourse @delfinabourse

  • S2 · E8
    Nov 11, 2025 · 53 min

    Cristina Flores Pescorán

    Peruvian multidisciplinary artist Cristina Flores Pescorán’s work explores the dialogue between the body, healing, medical experiences, family memory, and feminism. She expresses herself through textile art, performance, video, photography, ceramics, and installation. Reflecting on her own treatment and recovery, she incorporates pre-Hispanic weaving techniques and dyeing with medicinal plants that are part of her daily diet. Cristina envisions healing as a connection between the body and ancestral knowledge, rooted in the restorative processes of nature. *The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Cristina Flores Pescorán @cristina.flores.pescoran

  • S2 · E7
    Oct 28, 2025 · 26 min

    Benjamin Langford

    North American photographer Benjamin Langford’s practice extends far beyond traditional photography; his hyperreal representations of flowers exist somewhere between image and sculpture. By amplifying scale and shifting perspective, he invites us to contemplate flowers in ways otherwise invisible to the human eye. In addition to this, he creates striking natural scenes where photographs are intervened with painting. His work explores how the tools we use to depict the natural world shape our experience of it. *The spoken language in this episode is English. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Benjamin Langford @blangblang92

  • S2 · E6
    Oct 14, 2025 · 43 min

    Carlos Gómez Centurión

    Carlos Gómez Centurión is a renowned Argentine visual artist whose work stands out for its deep connection to the Andes Mountains, which he uses as a powerful symbol to express and reflect his roots. Through his paintings, he reaffirms not only his commitment to the Cuyo region but also to the broader cultural fabric of Argentina. In our conversation, he shares insights into his ambitious projects Digo la Cordillera, Pegado al cielo, and El Mercedario. *The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Carlos Gómez Centurión @carlosgomezcenturion

  • S2 · E5
    Sep 30, 2025 · 35 min

    Gaia Fugazza

    Italian multidisciplinary artist Gaia Fugazza has a distinctly hands-on approach, exploring a wide range of materials, chosen for both their tactile qualities and symbolic resonance. While the human body often stands at the center of her practice, her exploration extends beyond the human form to embrace the natural world. Through her art, Gaia seeks to restore a sense of unity among all living beings. *The spoken language in this episode is English. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Gaia Fugazza @gaiafugazza

  • S2 · E4
    Sep 16, 2025 · 44 min

    Ángela Ponce

    Peruvian documentary photographer Ángela Ponce addresses social issues within the Latin American context, focusing on the narratives of Peruvian Indigenous communities, climate change, extractivism, armed conflicts, and the rights of people with disabilities. In our conversation, she talks about her series ‘Little Giants’ and ‘Guardians of the Glaciers’. She also shares lessons from her years of working alongside Andean communities. *The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Ángela Ponce @angelaponce_photo

  • S2 · E3
    Sep 2, 2025 · 33 min

    Susanna Bauer

    German artist Susanna Bauer’s practice centers around two key materials: found leaves and cotton thread. Her work explores themes such as the passage of time, the preciousness of objects, and the tension between fragility and resilience. In our conversation, Susanna shares how her meditative works reflect the beauty and complexity of both nature and our inner worlds. Ultimately, her art is a deeply personal journey. *The spoken language in this episode is English. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Susanna Bauer @susanna_bauer

  • S2 · E2
    Aug 19, 2025 · 36 min

    Martín Reyna

    Argentine visual artist Martín Reyna’s vibrant compositions explore color, rhythm, and chance. Painting outdoors in Patagonia’s Parallel 42 region, he connects with nature through light and direct perception. His deconstructed imagery creates a universe of color, shaped by water-soluble materials that flow freely across paper and canvas. The only figurative element that has remained constant throughout his career is the tree. *The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Martín Reyna @martin.reyna__

  • S2 · E1
    Aug 5, 2025 · 33 min

    Cristina Ataíde

    Season 2 of Art in Bloom begins with a special guest: Portuguese artist Cristina Ataíde! Cristina describes herself as a traveller—her creative process unfolds through encounters with diverse landscapes and worldviews, as she questions her surroundings and seeks new ways to express materiality and meaning. In our conversation, she shares how through art she strives to express the beauty of the world and her deep calling to help preserve nature. *The spoken language in this episode is English. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Cristina Ataíde @cristina_ataide

  • S1 · E11
    Apr 1, 2025 · 4 min

    Season 1: Recap

    Art in Bloom A podcast where art meets nature in a journey towards transformative impact. To close this first season, I want to reflect on the incredible artists who made Art in Bloom come to life. My deepest gratitude to every one of you! Listen to all episodes: Andrés Paredes Teresa Marcaida Carolina Salom Gabriela Ezcurra Jacinta Grondona Francisca Sutil Rainer Gross Nuria du Chêne de Vère Josefina Stagnaro Michelle Dabul Season 1 of Art in Bloom is here for you to revisit, and there’s much more to come in Season 2. Stay tuned! Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory

  • S1 · E10
    Mar 18, 2025 · 37 min

    Michelle Dabul

    The Argentine architect and visual artist Michelle Dabul invites us to discover her story, from a formation in architecture to a deeply personal artistic path. Her practice began as self-expression following a profound family event, leading her to explore various workshops, including with artist Sergio Bazán. Unknowingly influenced by Japanese philosophy, she connected with materials like ink and vegetable paper, embracing their fluidity and delicacy. A chance discovery sparked her fascination with fungi—their intricate growth patterns now form the foundation of her work. Through obsessive repetition and the pursuit of perfection within imperfection, she creates mesmerizing pieces that challenge our perception of light, space, and time. Michelle Dabul aspires to continue evolving her practice and sharing her art with the world. *The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Michelle Dabul @michelledabul

  • S1 · E9
    Mar 4, 2025 · 23 min

    Josefina Stagnaro

    The Argentine biologist and paper artist Josefina Stagnaro shares with us her journey from her academic background in biology to her transition into art. Her artistic career began when she established a studio in her father's silversmith workshop in San Antonio de Areco, Argentina. Her passion for nature and biology is reflected in her handmade paper sculptures, where each piece showcases her connection to craftsmanship and her observation of animal and plant behavior. In pursuit of anatomical precision, Stagnaro continues to study biology to enrich her art, while deepening her relationship with paper, a material she transforms and breathes new life into. Finally, she talks about her participation in the Awasi Artist Immersion and her collaboration with Aves Argentinas in the Maracaná Project. Her dream is to continue this way, creating art and blending her two passions. *The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Josefina Stagnaro @josefinastagnaro

  • S1 · E8
    Feb 18, 2025 · 28 min

    Nuria du Chêne de Vère

    The Italian-Spanish perfumist Nuria du Chêne de Vère and founder of Atelier Nur invites us into the world of perfumery. She shares her journey—from a childhood shaped by the contrasting scents of nature and fine fragrance, to studying in Grasse, France, and ultimately launching Atelier NUR in 2021. Her exclusive line of 100% Italian-made fragrances transform everyday objects into true works of art. Nuria shares her inspirations, the process of crafting a fragrance, and how each scent tells a story and reflects a person’s essence. She also explores how fragrance connects with other art forms—such as giving a scent to a painting! “Perfumery is one of the finest forms of art. A great fragrance must communicate a sensation, convey an emotion, and create an intimate connection to a moment in life.” - Nuria du Chêne de Vère *The spoken language in this episode is Spanish. Stay connected on Instagram! Alexandra @avp.artadvisory Nuria du Chêne de Vère @nur_nuriaduchene

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