Creativity in a pandemic: There is no one way

There is no one way to navigate a pandemic. This routine-collage and slice of creative life during COVID-19 showcases these differences as well as unifying reflections.Bringing together over 60 difference perspectives – from dozens of listeners and more than thirty artists and creatives I’ve previously interviewed – you can hear how other people are coping, their routines and their ruts, and maybe feel less alone in your own. * * *Thank you for listening to Routines & Ruts, a labour of love fuelled by time and curiosity. If you'd like to support the podcast, please share with a friend, or say thanks with a coffee!To stay tuned, please subscribe to the show wherever you hear your podcasts and sign up to the semi-regular Extraordinary Routines newsletter.This podcast is produced and edited by Madeleine Dore. Special thanks to Nelson Dore for the theme music and Ellen Porteus for the cover art.* * *A very special thank you to each of you who shared your experiences and advice in the survey – you made this slice of creative life possible. Alongside your written responses, featured in this episode in order of appearance: Jeffrey Phillips – illustrator @jeff_the_peffMari Andrew – writer, artist and speaker @bymariandrewStavroula Adameitis – artist and designer @fridalasvegasBethany Simons – writer, performer and director @bethsimstagramAnu Kumar – documentary photographer @kumar_anuShannyn Higgins – photographer @shannynhigginsSarah Nargorcka – artist and cartoonist @gorkiegorkGabrielle Tozer – writer @gabrielletozerJulia Busuttil Nishimura – cook and author @juliaostroMatthew Henry – designer and photographer @oakandinkNeha Kale – writer and critic @nehakaleJudith Lucy – comedian and host of Overwhelmed & Dying podcastFrankie Ratford – designer and founder of @thedesignkidsTai Snaith – artist and host of A World of One’s Own podcast @taisnaith_booksCarly Findlay OAM – writer @carlyfindlayMark Lobo – photographer @markloboEbony Bižys – craft artist, designer and blogger @hellosandwichHonor Eastly – writer and podcaster @honor_eastlySpencer Harrison – artist @spenceroniMama Alto – performer @mama.altoFrankie Valentine – stripper, performance artist, costumier and writer @frankievalentineMelanie Stapleton – florist @ceciliafoxChaz Hutton – illustrator @instachaazFrances Haysey – writer @lovedbyfrancesTess McCabe – designer and publisher @tessmccabeAmrita Hepi – dancer and choreographer @amrita_movesJuliet Sulejmani– illustrator @thejulietreportMelanie Knight – artist, producer, and art therapist @dead_letter_clubLorelei Vashti – writer @loreleivashtiJames Lemon – ceramic artist and teacher @jameslemonSarah Firth – comic artist, author and graphic recorder @sarahthefirthPrue Aja – photographer @prue_aja_photographerPeter Drew – artist @peterdrewarts and Together Soon Enough posters