Interviews

The painter works on several pieces at a time with the occasional break to use her skipping rope

The Indian sculptor lives and works in a remote rural village where she has to contend with regular power cuts and monsoon downpours

The Czech ceramicist works in the heart of a wood in Sweden where animals and insects are her main visitors

The mythology-mad artist magics up textiles, paintings and sculptures while surrounded by Korean masks and other miscellany – including the ashes of her late dog, Chicho

The Japanese ceramicist enjoys the tranquility of working in an old building surrounded by rice fields – despite the occasional unwanted visitor

The artist starts the day by watering the plants on his balcony from where he can watch people eating at a neighbouring restaurant

The Japanese painter works to the sounds of birds chirping and receives regular visits from figures from the past