Spotlight on Arts – Finding Creativity in Everyday Life with Kasia
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Creativity isn’t just about making art—it’s about how we see the world, how we shape our surroundings, and how we bring imagination into our everyday lives. In this episode of Spotlight on Arts, John Coster and Rob Watson sit down with Kasia, an artist originally from Poland, to talk about how creativity has shaped her journey and the ways in which artistic expression connects people across cultures.
From childhood memories of picking and pressing flowers in the Polish countryside to painting murals on coffee shop walls in the UK, Kasia shares how her creative path has been anything but linear. She reflects on how art isn’t always about producing masterpieces but about the process—starting something, exploring ideas, and accepting imperfection as part of the experience.
The conversation touches on how creativity is fostered (or sometimes neglected) in education, the importance of community spaces for artistic expression, and how cultural identity influences the way we engage with art. Kasia discusses the role of encouragement in the creative process, whether it’s a friend pushing her to finish a project or the quiet inspiration that comes from seeing others pursue their passions.
Art can be a deeply personal experience, but it also thrives in shared spaces. Kasia talks about how running an informal sketch club in a coffee shop helped form a creative community where people could connect over drawing, storytelling, and even decorating coffee cups with their favourite film characters.
The episode also explores how creativity extends beyond traditional art forms. Rob and John reflect on how symbols, heritage, and identity are woven into creative practice, including the significance of tattoos as a form of personal expression. For Kasia, her tattoos—marked with words like love and rare—act as reminders of the values that guide her approach to life and creativity.
Tune in to hear a thoughtful, engaging discussion about art, identity, and why making space for creativity—whether in a café, a notebook, or a blank wall—matters more than ever.
