Podcasts Culture Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast #124 Oliver Jeffers: Artist & Author

#124 Oliver Jeffers: Artist & Author

Published: April 10, 2020, 4 a.m.

Quarantine Phone Call.

 

Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

 

His critically acclaimed picture books have been translated into over forty-five languages and sold 12+ million copies worldwide.
 
 
After leaving Northern Ireland in his twenties, Oliver moved to NYC where he lived/worked for 15 years before travelling the world wife his wife and two young kids.
 
 
In today's episode we talk about:
  • Oliver's early childhood experiences
  • Where his inspiration comes from
  • The impact having kids has had on his work
  • And the greatest challenges/successes he's experienced along the way. 

This is an absolutely fascinating conversation with one of the most creative minds on the planet, and a chance to get to know the man behind the international success.

 

Check it out. 

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To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Oliver (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/oliver-jeffers-artist

 

Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.

 

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Cheers!

 

— Matt