Episode 14: Chris Soal

Chris Soal is an award-winning emerging artist living and practicing in Johannesburg, South Africa, using unconventional found objects - like toothpicks and bottle caps - to make mesmerising art which represents the world we live in... and also to design Dior bags, as part of the Lady Dior Collaboration. 

Chris babbles with Megan Thomas about what inspired him to pursue a career in visual art, and the path he took to get to where he is today. Covering everything from the symbolism of his materials in a South African context and the practical reasons which inspired his choice in materials, to navigating what it means to put a price tag on art and the value of interdisciplinary conversations when it comes to creative process, this interview displays Chris’ grounded humility paired with an inspiring depth of thought that goes into every piece he creates.