Art Wank

Art Wank

Fiona Verity, Julie Nicholson and Gary Seller

Come along for the ride with curious artists Fiona Verity, Julie Nicholson and host Gary Seller, as they talk about their creative journey. Hear them interviewing artists, curators, gallery owners, teachers and creatives to guide them, and the listeners, within the arts community. Enjoy the banter whilst they navigate through all the Art W**k.

Episode 211 - Steve Lopes

Episode 211 - Steve Lopes

Send us a textSteve Lopes “I try to deal with the figure and the landscape together. For me, it’s about the relationship we have with our surrounds. The tensionbetween the two both visually and metaphorically is what makes itinteresting to tackle as a subject.”   Steve Lopes Born in Sydney, Lopes trained in both Australia and the UK, refining a unique visual language that blends elements of traditional landscape painting with an expressive, contemporary edge. His work is often informed by extens

Feb 18, • 51:46

Episode 210 - Justin Williams

Episode 210 - Justin Williams

Send us a textWe interviewed artist Justin Williams at COMA Gallery in Marrickville, Sydney, during his solo show, Waiting for Lavender, on until 22nd February 2025.Justin lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico, splitting his time between there and a studio in Paris. We had a great conversation about his journey as an artist, including his early years working in New York. His work is narrative-driven, deeply personal, and rooted in family histories, with multiple stories overlapping within a si

Feb 11, • 51:48

Episode 209 - Myfanwy Gullifer

Episode 209 - Myfanwy Gullifer

Send us a textMyfanwy Gullifer is represented by King Street Gallery in Sydney. We had a great time chatting with Myf over Zoom before Christmas while she was at her farm in Walcha, NSW. We discussed her ceramic art practice, the challenges of being an artist, balancing life between the farm and the city, and much more.Thanks Myf. Her show will be later in 2025 at King St. Gallery. 'Myfanwy Gullifer graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne.Myfanwy’s upcoming 2025 solo exhibiti

Feb 4, • 51:20

Episode 208 - Nick Smith, director of N. Smith Gallery

Episode 208 - Nick Smith, director of N. Smith Gallery

Send us a textBefore Christmas 2024, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Smith at his N.Smith Gallery, located at 15 Foster St, Surry Hills, Sydney. Nick is an engaging conversationalist and clearly passionate about his work. He established the gallery in 2021, and it has since grown into one of Sydney's most respected and celebrated art spaces. During our chat, Nick shared his journey in the art world, which began with a role at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., followed by experience

Jan 28, • 1:12:28

Episode 207 - Teddy Hansen, British Danish artist

Episode 207 - Teddy Hansen, British Danish artist

Send us a textGary discovered the Alveston Gallery in Notting Hill, London, during his travels and was drawn to the work of Teddy Hansen, who was exhibiting at the time. After a conversation with Fergus Downey, the gallery owner, Gary arranged a Zoom meeting with Teddy to learn more about his practice.We’re releasing this podcast just ahead of the London Art Fair, where the Alveston Gallery will be showcasing Teddy’s work.In our conversation, Teddy shared insights into the influence of Danish cu

Jan 14, • 43:57

Episode 205 - Nasim Nasr

Episode 205 - Nasim Nasr

Send us a textNasim Nasr is an Iranian-born Australian artist whose work focuses on the issues facing her home country of Iran and the challenges she has experienced as a woman and female artist. These circumstances ultimately led her to leave Iran at the age of 25. Nasim relocated to Australia with her younger siblings, where she has built a life for herself and her family while establishing herself as a prominent artist.Working across photography, installation, and performance, Nasim has gaine

Dec 3, 2024 • 1:02:08

Episode 204 - Wayne Eager and Marina Strocchi

Episode 204 - Wayne Eager and Marina Strocchi

Send us a textGary first met Wayne and Marina through artist and previous podcast guest Tony Mighell. We spoke to them over zoom a few weeks ago from their home in Melbourne. Thanks for speaking to us about your artwork and time in the art centres near Alice Springs. Wayne Eager is represented by Australian Galleries - 'Wayne Eager is a gestural artist, absorbed with form, colour and texture. His method is based on the accretion of subsequent layers from which his paintings find their form. He w

Nov 26, 2024 • 1:12:24

Episode 203 - Max and Gabby Germanos, Art Collectors and founders of 333 Projects

Episode 203 - Max and Gabby Germanos, Art Collectors and founders of 333 Projects

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Nov 19, 2024 • 55:55

Episode 202 - Brand X Director and Co-founder James Winter

Episode 202 - Brand X Director and Co-founder James Winter

Send us a textToday's podcast features James Winter, the visionary co-founder and director of Brand X, which has been creating affordable spaces for artists since 2005. With a background in dramatic and performing arts, James recognized a need for reliable, affordable rehearsal and creative spaces, leading him to establish Brand X over 20 years ago. We spoke with James about the changing face of Sydney and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on artists. He shared why he founded Brand X, how

Nov 12, 2024 • 43:29

Episode 201 - Tom Carment

Episode 201 - Tom Carment

Send us a textThank you to artist Tom Carment for speaking with us on Art Wank! We visited Tom at his home in Sydney and talked about his long career as an artist. He predominantly paints outdoors, carrying a backpack filled with supplies and capturing interesting sights along the way—whether it's a jacaranda tree, rooftops, or a unique view. His work is like a visual diary, immediate and in the moment. When he paints at home, he often focuses on the everyday, like typewriters, eggs, and vegetab

Nov 5, 2024 • 52:57

Episode 200 - Idris Murphy

Episode 200 - Idris Murphy

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Oct 29, 2024 • 1:22:04

Episode 199 - Tanya Linney

Episode 199 - Tanya Linney

Send us a textTanya Linney currently has a show, 'Cocoon', on at CBD gallery, Erskine St., Sydney until 9th November 2024. 'Tanya Linney is a Sydney/Gadigal based multi-disciplinary artist. Passionate about the representation of the everyday and domesticity through the lens of historical art references . Linney looks to transform the materiality of paint and gesture through multiple processes developed on the studio floor. A tension between conscious and coincidental mark making anchors these wo

Oct 22, 2024 • 47:53

Episode 198 - Deirdre Bean

Episode 198 - Deirdre Bean

Send us a textDeirdre Bean We interviewed Deirdre in her home studio in Newcastle surrounded by her wonderful paintings. We spoke to her about residencies, techniques of her work, working with Margaret Olleys objects for her current show at Tweed Regional gallery, her PHD in drawing mangrove species, creating an Australian postage stamp, and much more…She currently has a show on at Tweed Regional gallery, ‘Domestica’, which is on until 17th November. Deirdre has been recently selected as a final

Oct 15, 2024 • 53:50

Episode 197 - Euan Macleod

Episode 197 - Euan Macleod

Send us a textWe had the pleasure of interviewing Euan in his studio, where we were immersed in his incredible artworks and drawings. In a candid conversation, Euan shared insights into his life as an artist, his views on the art world, and his creative process. With a career spanning over 50 exhibitions and numerous accolades, his achievements speak for themselves. See more below!  Thanks for your time Euan. Euan is represented by King Street on William in Sydney. Euan and photographer Craig Po

Sep 17, 2024 • 1:16:54

Episode 196 - Arts Matter  - Michelle Grey and Susan Armstrong

Episode 196 - Arts Matter - Michelle Grey and Susan Armstrong

Send us a textJulie recently sat down with Michelle Grey and Susan Armstrong, the co-founders of Arts Matter, for an interview. Unfortunately, Gary couldn’t join as he is currently overseas.Arts Matter is a membership platform that offers a series of intimate programs in contemporary spaces around Sydney. What Michelle and Susan have built is truly remarkable. They come from diverse backgrounds, yet both are perfectly suited to running this kind of platform. Their impressive CVs speak for themse

Sep 10, 2024 • 36:28

Episode 195 - Art Wank hosts, Fiona Verity and Julie Nicholson with Gary Seller

Episode 195 - Art Wank hosts, Fiona Verity and Julie Nicholson with Gary Seller

Send us a textGary Seller (co-host of Art Wank) wanted to interview us—Julie and Fiona—about our practices and the podcast. Its been a smooth transition as Gary joins the podcast, and Fiona steps back to focus on her commitments at NAS. Gary delves into the origins of the podcast and its future direction.Fiona shares her experience of returning to university as a mature-age student and gives insights into life at art school. Julie discusses her evolving art practice over the past few years.Enjoy

Sep 3, 2024 • 1:00:45

Episode 194 - The Elliott Eyes Collection - Art Collectors Gordon Elliott and Michael Eyes

Episode 194 - The Elliott Eyes Collection - Art Collectors Gordon Elliott and Michael Eyes

Send us a Text Message.What an incredible collection! Gary and I visited their fantastic terrace house in Erskineville, where every wall is adorned with art. Tune in now to discover how they built their collection, the day jobs that support their passion, how they select each piece, and what they hope their legacy will be. It’s a great conversation with two fascinating individuals—thank you, Gordon and Michael! 'The Elliott Eyes Collection (TEEC) of contemporary art is housed in a private Victor

Aug 27, 2024 • 50:15

Episode 194 - Rachel Milne

Episode 194 - Rachel Milne

Send us a Text Message.A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel in her home studio in Newcastle, NSW. Thank you for having us and treating us to a lovely lunch.'Rachel Milne is a professional fine art painter based in Newcastle, NSW. Rachel specialises in figurative and observational oil painting, in the style of the impressionists, mainly focusing on the genre Intimism. Originally from the UK Rachel now lives and works in Newcastle, Australia. Before leaving the UK Rachel exh

Aug 20, 2024 • 45:25

Episode 193 - Ross Laurie

Episode 193 - Ross Laurie

Send us a Text Message.Gary and Julie spoke to Gary over zoom not long after his exhibition, 'Moonlight -Daylight', at King Street on William gallery in Sydney. Ross Laurie is represented by King Street on William Gallery, Sydney.'Laurie has won the inaugural Norville Prize for Landscape Painting, the COFA Print Award at the Paddington Art Prize and the Kings School Art Prize. He has also been selected as a finalist in the Dobell Drawing Biennial and the Wynne Prize, both at the Art Gallery of N

Aug 13, 2024 • 57:50

Episode 192 - 2024 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize finalists

Episode 192 - 2024 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize finalists

Send us a Text Message.We welcome you back to a new season of Art Wank, hosted by Julie Nicholson and Gary Seller. We interviewed three finalists of the 2024 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize at Manly Art Gallery and Museum. The finalist exhibition is on now at Manly Gallery, Curl Curl Creative Space and Mona Vale Art Space.We interviewed artists Zorica Purjila, Julien Playoust and Janet Taverner about their finalist artwork and their art practice. Enjoy the podcast and check out

Aug 6, 2024 • 44:18

Episode 191 - Mook Simpson - Damien Minton Presents

Episode 191 - Mook Simpson - Damien Minton Presents

Send us a Text Message.'Mook Simpson, a Sydney artist known for his unique blend of humour and quiet social commentary, is about to launch his latest exhibition, "Pretty Unsettling," at Damien Minton Presents. The show features a collision of iconic Australian landscapes and fantastical creatures, challenging perceptions of history and memory. Simpson's studio practice reimagines classic works from the Heidelberg School, inserting unexpected monsters into these beloved Australian scenes. This re

Jun 24, 2024 • 40:17

Episode 190 - Tony Twigg and Slot Window Gallery

Episode 190 - Tony Twigg and Slot Window Gallery

We interviewed Tony Twigg, artist, who has been running Slot Window Gallery for 25 years! We had a great chat with Tony about his art practice, running the gallery and the art world. The current exhibition at Slot is a collaboration between tony and artist Alfredo Aquilizan which runs until 5th July 2024.Thanks Tony, we appreciate your time.

Jun 18, 2024 • 51:51

Episode 189 - Amanda Penrose Hart

Episode 189 - Amanda Penrose Hart

Amanda Penrose Hart is an artist, represented by King Street Gallery, Sydney, Phillp Bacon in Brisbane and Yallingup Gallery in WA.  Thanks for talking to us and for the wonderful lunch at your place! 'Brisbane born artist Amanda Penrose Hart is predominantly a landscape painter. Penrose Hart graduated from Queensland College of Art in 1983 with a Diploma of Fine Art, and then again from Griffith University in 1991, with a Bachelor of Visual Arts.Travelling, and en plein air practice is intrinsi

Jun 11, 2024 • 42:53

Episode 188 - Zoe McPhail Prineas - MFA Student at National Art School

Episode 188 - Zoe McPhail Prineas - MFA Student at National Art School

Thanks to this weeks guest on the podcast, Zoe McPhail Prineas, an MFA student that Fiona met at NAS. we interviewed her at her solo show at Laila gallery in Sydney. 'Zoë graduated from the National Art School in Darlinghurst in 2023, having completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, Zoë was awarded the Bird Holocomb Foundation Master of Fine Art Scholarship. Her postgraduate studies in a Masters of Fine Arts will commence in 2024.“Art has always punctuated my l

Jun 4, 2024 • 48:12

Episode 187 - Stella Downer, Gallery Owner and Art Valuer

Episode 187 - Stella Downer, Gallery Owner and Art Valuer

Fiona and I are currently showing at Stella Downer Fine Arts Gallery in Waterloo, NSW, and so we thought it was a great opportunity to speak to Stella about her illustrious career as a Gallery Owner and Art Valuer. Our work is on show until June 8th 2024. 'Stella Downer is a respected art dealer, consultant and valuer. Stella has worked with leading contemporary galleries for over thirty years. Stella was the manager in Sydney of Roslyn Oxley 9 gallery, Macquarie Galleries and Australian Galleri

May 21, 2024 • 33:19

Season 5 - Episode 186 -  Armando Chant

Season 5 - Episode 186 - Armando Chant

Many thanks to Armando for such a great chat on the podcast we really appreciate hearing about your art practise and how you have developed your career. Find Armando on his website https://armandochant.comor social media https://www.instagram.com/armando_chant/?hl=en

May 14, 2024 • 1:04:46

Season 5 - Episode 185 - Nick Vickers

Season 5 - Episode 185 - Nick Vickers

Thanks to Nick Vickers for speaking to us from See Street Gallery at Meadowbank TAFE. Phillip Martin's exhibition, 'Paintings 1952-1972', is on at See Street until 16th May. 'Nick Vickers BA Visual Art, Dip. Ed, M.Art AdminNick Vickers has been involved in the Australian art industry for over 30 years when he established his first gallery through UNSW Art & Design in 1984. Throughout Nick’s career he has championed the works of emerging artists by establishing a number of galleries through unive

May 7, 2024 • 57:45

Episode 184 - Jasmine Mansbridge

Episode 184 - Jasmine Mansbridge

Many thanks to Jasmine for chatting to us on zoom - great to talk about your art practise. Jasmine is a professional practicing artist whose work is best described as the meeting of exploration and refinement. Jasmine has taken her art to a number of mediums – sculpture, large-scale public works and intimate paintings for private collection. She is not afraid to venture outside an established comfort zone. Whatever her choice of art form, Mansbridge brings a refined and meticulous hand to the wo

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:02:53

Episode 182 - Natalie O'Connor and Jo Mellor

Episode 182 - Natalie O'Connor and Jo Mellor

Natalie O'Connor and Jo Mellor are currently showing at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf so go check out their work. Natalie O'Connor  is an artist recently awarded her PHD at UNSW for her thesis, 'The Nature of Redness', which is also the title of Natalie's exhibition at Woollahra.  Natalie O’Connor is an artist, researcher, public programs & education coordinator at Hazelhurst Arts Centre. Her experience in the international colour manufacturing industry has heavily influenced her practice. She ho

Mar 26, 2024 • 2:48

Episode 180 - Elle Beaumont

Episode 180 - Elle Beaumont

We had the great pleasure of interviewing artist @elle_beaumont_ at @michaelreid.northernbeaches last weekend just before the opening of the group show, ‘Country’, as featured in this month’s @countrystylemag. Elle also has a solo show in October at @michaelreid.southernhighlands so keep an eye out for that. ‘Elizabeth Beaumont (b. 1989) is an emerging artist living on the remnant bushland of the Ngambri/Ngunnawal people in the Southern Tablelands, NSW. Elizabeth grew up in the Southern Highland

Mar 12, 2024 • 33:53

Episode 180 - Evie Adasal

Episode 180 - Evie Adasal

Many thanks Evie for your time and sharing your stories and experiences about your life and artwork. Evie is inspired by her environment. To find out more about Evie and her artwork you can see on her instagram. https://www.instagram.com/evie.adasal/?hl=enTo see the artwork of Evie's from Paddington Art Prize 2023 https://www.artgalleria.com/folio?p=cb840d31-507c-457c-9439-0d7fe04a31bd

Mar 12, 2024 • 56:04

Episode 177 - Jesse The Empowered Life Model

Episode 177 - Jesse The Empowered Life Model

Jesse - The Empowered muse, life modelling for individual wellness and social sustainability. We've been eager to chat with a life model for some time, and luckily Jesse posed for Julie's Art class in Avalon. She's skilled and knowledgeable, exceeding our expectations. Initially anticipating a conversation about modeling experiences and anecdotes, we were pleasantly surprised. Jesse shared her reasons for life modeling, driven by a need to confront her fears. This journey led to enhanced self-aw

Mar 12, 2024 • 1:12:15

Episode 178 - Nicole Kelly

Episode 178 - Nicole Kelly

Join us for the latest episode of @art.wank featuring the talented artist Nicole Kelly (@nk_nk_). Congratulations to Nicole on becoming a new mum! In our recent Zoom interview before the Xmas, we delved into her painting techniques, past exhibitions, and her unique approach to color. Nicole is a very generous artist and offers dedicated mentoring through workshops and classes. Visit her website today to learn more and reserve your spot.Represented by Arthouse gallery in Sydney and Nicholas Thomp

Mar 5, 2024 • 40:26

Episode 177 - Tony Mighell Take 2!

Episode 177 - Tony Mighell Take 2!

Last year, we had the pleasure of interviewing the remarkable Tony Mighell. Unfortunately, our recording equipment failed to capture the second half of the interview. Determined to delve deeper into Tony's work, we returned for a re-recording session. Notably, Tony is a recent finalist in the Adelaide Perry Drawing Prize and is represented by Nanda Hobbs.Adding to the occasion, we were joined by Gary, a friend of both Tony and the podcast. Gary generously brought along a cake for after the podca

Feb 27, 2024 • 47:21

Episode 176 - Dougie Schofield, Gardener and artist

Episode 176 - Dougie Schofield, Gardener and artist

Dougie Schofield Douglas grew up in Eden, on the Far South Coast of NSW, in his parent's rambling garden. This early immersion in Nature has resulted in a practice that reflects on the bodily experience in Landscape. Schofield is an emerging artist currently based in Sydney, NSW. In 2017 he graduated Fine Art (Hons) at UNSW Art & Design, with a major in painting and a minor in printmaking.He has had solo and group exhibitions nationally and has been exhibited internationally in China, Spain, and

Feb 20, 2024 • 47:11

Episode 175- Elvis Richardson artist and author of the Countess Report

Episode 175- Elvis Richardson artist and author of the Countess Report

Richardson’s works are held in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of NSW,  Heide Museum of Art, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Artbank, City of Fremantle, MerriBek Council and the Cruthers Collection of Women’s Art.Richardson is the founding editor of CoUNTess a blog publishing data on gender representation in the Australian visual arts sector.The first Countess Report authored by Richardson, was released in 2016 a sector wide bench marking data collection project, and which

Feb 13, 2024 • 1:00:28

Episode 174 - Nathan Hawkes - master pastel artist exploring drawing and the experience

Episode 174 - Nathan Hawkes - master pastel artist exploring drawing and the experience

Thanks Nathan Hawkes for such a great chat - we loved talking with you. To find out more about Nathan's practice look at these links https://www.instagram.com/n.a.t.h.a.n.h.a.w.k.e.s/?hl=enb. 1980 in Bowral, NSW, AustraliaLives and works in Sydney, AustraliaNathan Hawkes is a Sydney-based artist whose work is grounded in the practice of drawing as a way of paying attention to and reflecting on the visual dynamics and sensations encountered in his daily life.His large-format drawings involve scra

Feb 6, 2024 • 1:05:26

Episode 173 - Artspace studio artists - Leyla Stevens, Julia Gutman, Latai Taumoepeau and David M Thomas

Episode 173 - Artspace studio artists - Leyla Stevens, Julia Gutman, Latai Taumoepeau and David M Thomas

We had the great pleasure to visit the newly renovated Artspace studio and gallery space at The Gunnery, Woolloomooloo. Ten artists have successfully received a years free studio space. The studios are amazing, brand new and huge along with common spaces and a beautiful gallery space downstairs. We interviewed Leyla Stevens, Julia Gutman, Latai Taumoepeau and David M Thomas about what they will do with their year at Artscape and their art practice.The 10 artists taking the studios for the inaugu

Dec 5, 2023 • 50:50

Episode 172 - Lisa Doust - journalist, art advisor and supersonic business partner of artist sister Melanie Vugich

Episode 172 - Lisa Doust - journalist, art advisor and supersonic business partner of artist sister Melanie Vugich

Many thanks Lisa for your chat about all the work that goes into building a strong business with artists . You can find the Astute artist course on this linkhttps://www.theastuteartist.comLisa's instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisadoust/

Nov 28, 2023 • 45:17

Episode 171 - Conor Knight

Episode 171 - Conor Knight

Conor Knight is an emerging artist currently exhibiting  at Michael Reid Northern Beaches until November 25th so get online or down to the Newport gallery and see the show, El Aula, in person. Conor recently spent 8 months teaching in Spain painting for this exhibition. We had a great chat about learning to paint, having a mentor in his friend and previous podcast guest, Dylan Jones, and much more...Thanks Conor, we wish you all the best for your future art career...

Nov 21, 2023 • 30:48

Episode 170 - Ochre Lawson

Episode 170 - Ochre Lawson

Ochre Lawson is an artist and teacher working out of Addison Rd Studios in Marrickville. She has a deep knowledge of colour and composition through self study and curiosity, Her work is free, flowing and colourful, full of the energy of the bush, which she loves to hike through. She was once an environmental activist and her love for nature comes through in her work. She is represented by Jennings Kerr Gallery in the Southern Highlands. The group show, Pulp, opens at Jennings Kerr November 17 un

Nov 14, 2023 • 41:44

Episode 169 - Caroline Zilinksy

Episode 169 - Caroline Zilinksy

This weeks podcast is with the brilliant artist Carline Zilinksy. Her show opens at Nanda Hobbs Thursday 9th Novmember so go see it! She recently won the peoples choice award at the Mosman art prize, congratulations Caroline. It was a pleasure to chat with Caroline, full of energy and unapologetic passion! She is represented by Nanda Hobbs 'Caroline Zilinsky is the most enigmatic of painters.  She is obsessive, highly skilled, sharp witted and possesses an eye that drills into the very soul of h

Nov 7, 2023 • 33:32

Episode 168 - Pete Codling Uk artist - large scale charcoal drawing master

Episode 168 - Pete Codling Uk artist - large scale charcoal drawing master

Many thanks to Pete Codling for chatting to us on the podcast.You can find more about Pete on his social media https://www.instagram.com/petecodling/and here on the dockyard project https://www.instagram.com/the_dockyard_artist_residency_/or his website https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=website+pete+codling&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Oct 31, 2023 • 1:03:37

Episode 167 - Susie Dureau 'Soundscapes' and post Masters degree chat

Episode 167 - Susie Dureau 'Soundscapes' and post Masters degree chat

Susie Dureau is the first artist we have spoken to twice. She complete her masters at national Art school 2 years ago. She currently has a show on at Curl Curl Creative Space, Soundscapes, that runs until Sunday 29th October 11-4pm so get down there and check it out. Thanks Susie, great chat and wonderful exhibition. Susie Dureau website Spencer Finch https://www.spencerfinch.com/

Oct 24, 2023 • 47:22

Episode 165 - Michelle Cawthorn multidisciplinary artist working with memory

Episode 165 - Michelle Cawthorn multidisciplinary artist working with memory

Many thanks to Michelle Cawthorn multidisciplinary artist working with memory and personal experience through her distinct visual language of repetitive mark making. You can find out more about Michelle on her website https://www.michellecawthorn.comor on her instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/michellecawthorn/Michelle has a show on at Olsen gallery opening today Wednesday September 27th ..see this link for more details https://olsengallery.com/ex-works.php?exhibition_id=893

Sep 26, 2023 • 1:07:27

Episode 166 - 'Music of the Sails' - Sounds and data from the Sydney Opera House create a virtual live stream digital production!

Episode 166 - 'Music of the Sails' - Sounds and data from the Sydney Opera House create a virtual live stream digital production!

We unpacked a lot in this interview with associate professor of UNSW Oliver Bown and Stuart Buchanan, Head of Screen programming at Sydney Opera House. they have converted data taken from the machinations of the Opera House into a digital musical experience that you can live stream for the whole month of October... The Opera House becomes a living artwork. We hope this podcast explains the way AI and art can come together to create some amazing artworks. Livestream runs from 1 - 31 October for 7

Sep 26, 2023 • 39:33

Episode 164 - Pippa Mott, Director of Woollahra Gallery and Maya Martin-Westheimer, artist in residence

Episode 164 - Pippa Mott, Director of Woollahra Gallery and Maya Martin-Westheimer, artist in residence

We covered everything in this podcast with these amazing curators and artists. We talked about science, ecology, archaeology, art, curating and much much more. Pippa Mott has recently taken up the mantle of Director of Woollahra Gallery in Sydney, after completing a Fulbright scholarship in NY and 8 years as a curator at MONA, Tasmania.  Maya Martin-Westheimer is an artist, curator and founder of contemporary art publishing company, Floorplan Studio. She is also artist in residence at Woollahra

Sep 19, 2023 • 50:30

Episode 163 - Coco Elder, landscape painter and ceramicist

Episode 163 - Coco Elder, landscape painter and ceramicist

Coco Elder - The Never Never is on at Art2Muse Gallery until 18th September.  Bellingen Arts Trail 10-12th November  'My artwork is based on observations of the landscape and flora, notably in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, and more recently in the Bellingen Shire. My initial study in Landscape Architecture has inspired my interest in geology and indigenous botanical landscapes. Overtime, I have witnessed the bush thrive in the wet, fight or recoil in the dry, and brought back to life after th

Sep 12, 2023 • 39:41

Episode 162 - Draw Space Sydney - a fabulous new experimental drawing space in Newtown Sydney.

Episode 162 - Draw Space Sydney - a fabulous new experimental drawing space in Newtown Sydney.

Many thanks to Draw Space founding members - 4 of which kindly spoke to us - if you would like to find out more about these artists please find links below. Melinda Hunt, https://www.instagram.com/melinda.ink/?hl=en and Chelsea Lehmann https://www.chelseajlehmann.com and Daniel Press Art https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=daniel+press+art&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 and Belinda Yee http://belindayee.com/about.htm and Luke Thurgate https://www.instagram.com/luke_thurgate/?hl=en and Jeremy

Sep 5, 2023 • 1:00:27

Episode 161 - Array Collective - winners of the Turner Prize 2021!!!

Episode 161 - Array Collective - winners of the Turner Prize 2021!!!

Our latest guests on @art.wank won it!! In 2021, an arts collective, Array Collective won this prestigious prize for their installation, ‘The Druthaib’s Ball’. .‘The Druthaib’s Ball, new work for Turner Prize 2021, has been realised twice over. In Belfast it was a wake for the centenary of Ireland’s partition in the Black Box (grassroots venue), and was attended by semi-mythological druids along with a community of artists and activists wearing hand-made costumes.   At the Herbert, the event has

Aug 29, 2023 • 1:12:40

Episode 160 - Marilou Palazon

Episode 160 - Marilou Palazon

We interviewed artist Marilou Palazon at Sydney Road Gallery surrounded by her beautiful artworks at her solo show, Realise, which is on until Sunday 27th August. Go see the exhibition or view online.  Marilou is a director of Sydney Road Gallery, a mentor, co-founder of online gallery The Brush artists Group Collective. 'My Florals are really dramatic landscapes. I relish the simplicity of the monumental and sweeping the illogical large scale of an otherwise delicate and small subject disorient

Aug 22, 2023 • 40:50

Episode 159 - Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize Winners

Episode 159 - Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize Winners

We interviewed artist Belinda Yee  (winner works on paper and photography award), furniture designer and maker Jack Stannard (winner of  the functional design award) and artist and academic Laura Fisher (part of Kandos School of cultural adaptation winner of the Interdisciplinary Collaboration award) at Manly Art gallery and Museum last week. 'Thought-provoking works by 215 artists and designers from across Australia have been shortlisted for the prestigious annual Northern Beaches Environmental

Aug 15, 2023 • 52:23

Episode 158 Simone Douglas contemporary artist, photographer, and teacher

Episode 158 Simone Douglas contemporary artist, photographer, and teacher

Many thanks to Simone for your time. We so enjoyed talking to you, you can find out more about Simone on her website https://www.simonedouglas.info/biographyor on her social media https://www.instagram.com/simonedouglasstudio/Simone will be talking at National Art school this Wednesday at Art Forum. You can out more about Simone's last exhibition in Sydney at Artreal her in this link  https://artereal.com.au/online-exhibition/an-ocean-in-your-hand/

Aug 8, 2023 • 52:52

Episode 157 - Henry Curchod exciting young Australian painter

Episode 157 - Henry Curchod exciting young Australian painter

Henry Curchod is a fabulous story telling artist who we have long admired who works predomentially in oil stick - we had a chance to chat with him over zoom https://www.henrycurchod.com as he is currently living in UK. You can find out more about Henry on his website instagram account. https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=henry+curchod+instagram&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8Henry is an eclectic and interesting artist who is a keen user or multiple perspectives inspired by Persian miniature a

Aug 1, 2023 • 1:00:05

Episode 156 - Kirsteen Pieterse, sculptor

Episode 156 - Kirsteen Pieterse, sculptor

Kirsteen Pieterse is a sculptor who grew up near the mining pits of Glasgow and lived and worked in the bustling industrial city of Hong Kong, resulting in her amazing sculptures which integrate and contrast brutalist architecture with organic form. ‘The Scottish sculptor Kirsteen Pieterse, who is an artist in the Romantic tradition, draws upon the precarious relationship between man and built environments in her work....she draws attention to the regard we hold for our environment and how easil

Jul 25, 2023 • 49:31

Episode 155 - Anthony White, Australian abstract artist living in Paris!

Episode 155 - Anthony White, Australian abstract artist living in Paris!

Many thanks to Anthony white for a great chat over Zoom all the way from France. His upcoming show - OPENING/PRIVATE VIEW:SATURDAY 15 JULY12PM-4PMFLOOR TALK WITH DR PETER HILL SATURDAY 15 JULY EXHIBITION CONTINUES 30 JULY 2023 MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA Please note this event is free but booking is advised: contact@lennoxst.gallery or +61 409 409 239Lennox St. Gallery presents Manifestation, an exhibition of new works by Paris-based artist Anthony White. Marking a new direction for the artist, Manifest

Jul 11, 2023 • 1:00:16

Episode 154 - Fiona and Julie interviewed by Flo....

Episode 154 - Fiona and Julie interviewed by Flo....

This weeks podcast is a short ramble wrapping up the season before we have a short break over the school holidays. Julie's daughter, Flo, asks us questions about Fionas experience at art school, our work, and our upcoming exhibition at Woollahra gallery at Redleaf opening July 26th 6-8pm. Woollahra Gallery

Jun 27, 2023 • 17:17

Episode 153 - Glenn Barkley, artist, writer, curator...

Episode 153 - Glenn Barkley, artist, writer, curator...

Glenn Barkley is a busy man! He has written a brilliant book on Ceramics, 'Ceramics: An Atlas of Forms', (published by Thames and Hudson), a global cultural study of the history of ceramics, sharing the stories of over 100 objects, honouring the artists who have left their mark on this timeless practice. This coincides with the curation of an upcoming show at the AGNSW, brick vase clay cup jug, a look at the Gallery’s collection - July 1 2023 - Jan 2024. 'Barkley was previously senior curator at

Jun 20, 2023 • 55:53

Episode 152 - Ida Lawrence, artist living and working in Berlin

Episode 152 - Ida Lawrence, artist living and working in Berlin

This week we spoke to artist Ida Lawrence, who Fiona heard giving a lecture at NAS and asked if we could speak to her back in Berlin over zoom. Ida has spent time in Indonesia, Australia and now Germany practising as an artist. She is a really interesting artist and we hope you enjoy listening to her stories.  'Ida Lawrence is a visual artist who weaves stories through her art and education projects.My narrative paintings combine text and images to tell stories of (mis)understanding, (dis)connec

Jun 13, 2023 • 39:22

Episode 151 - Shared Studio space - Interview with 6 studio artists

Episode 151 - Shared Studio space - Interview with 6 studio artists

Antonia Perricone Mrjak invited us to interview herself and fellow studio mates so we said yes! We focussed on shared studio space as the theme. It was a really interesting chat about what they love and hate about sharing a space. A shared studio space creates a community for artists, a source of inspiration and a support network. Of course we wanted to move in y the end of the conversation. We recorded the interview at Nanda Hobbs so thanks to Ralph Hobbs and staff. list of artists interviewed

Jun 6, 2023 • 51:28

Episode 150 -  Catherine O'Donnell - exploring the beauty of the ordinary and the uncelebrated

Episode 150 - Catherine O'Donnell - exploring the beauty of the ordinary and the uncelebrated

Thanks to Catherine O'Donnell for speaking to us in her lunchbreak from teaching at the National Art School. We spoke to Catherine about her drawing practice, coming to art later in life, judging an art prize, and her love of the fibro shack!  She has an exhibition coming up at Campbelltown Arts Centre in July and at Dominik Mersch in August. 'Essentially my artist practice is about the beauty of the uncelebrated and ordinary.My drawings an exploration of the architecture, culture and history in

May 30, 2023 • 41:20

Episode 149 - Angus Fisher - amazing artist, printmaker and teacher!

Episode 149 - Angus Fisher - amazing artist, printmaker and teacher!

Thanks so much to Angus Fisher who picked us up from Patonga Wharf in his boat with his dog, to whizz us round to his home and studio on Dangar Island! It was such a special day out, we loved it. We also met his lovely wife and baby. We missed the ferry home from Patonga and were forced to have lunch at The Boathouse Patonga, such a shame!!! We spoke to Angus about his love of drawing, printmaking and teaching. He is a wonderful man who is passionate about his practice. 'Angus Fisher’s art prac

May 23, 2023 • 51:03

Episode 148 - Tony Mighell, abstract artist and all round legend

Episode 148 - Tony Mighell, abstract artist and all round legend

What a great episode with artist, Tony Mighell, at his home and studio. Tony is extremely well read on the subject of art and artists, we could have talked for hours. We loved hearing about the NY Studio School when Tony attended in the 1970's, it sounded amazing. He also became the studio assistant of artist Roger Kemp.  Tony worked at the MCA in Sydney for 10 years as the manager of installations, and tells some fascinating stories about his time there.  Since 2015 Tony has been concentration

May 16, 2023 • 52:42

Episode 147 - Emily Besser - pocket rocket  of colour, abstract artist and all-round lovely lady

Episode 147 - Emily Besser - pocket rocket of colour, abstract artist and all-round lovely lady

Thanks you Emily Besser for your time and sharing your stories. You can find out more about Emily on her website. https://www.emilybesser.comor her instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilybesser/?hl=enYou can find out more about Nicole Barakat workshop in the following link. http://www.nicolebarakat.com.au/learnEmily was also featured in Amber Creswell Bell’s new book, Australian Abstract! Her upcoming show, 'Ground',  at Boom gallery opens 27th April - 21st May

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:12:00

Episode 146 - Ali Tahayori Multi talented Iranian artist

Episode 146 - Ali Tahayori Multi talented Iranian artist

We interviewed Ali Tahayori at his home and studio in Newtown, Sydney, a long way from his hometown of Shiraz, Iran. Ali moved to Australia from Iran in 2007 after imprisonment and torture for being gay became unsustainable to remain in his homeland .  We discovered Ali at the NAS MFA Exhibition where he showed his impressive broken mirror artworks and video installation.'Born and raised in the oppressively homophobic climate of 1980s Iran, Ali Tahayori assumed the identity of an outsider, furth

Mar 28, 2023 • 49:24

Episode 145 - Trevor Victor Harvey Art Dealer and Gallery owner

Episode 145 - Trevor Victor Harvey Art Dealer and Gallery owner

Many thanks to Trevor Victor Harvey from Harvey Galleries for an enlightening chat You can find Trevor and his marvellous team on their website - https://harveygalleries.com.au

Mar 21, 2023 • 1:17:14

Episode 144 -  En plein Air Artist Mary Tonkins

Episode 144 - En plein Air Artist Mary Tonkins

Many thanks for talking to us Mary Tonkin To find out more about this Artist check out her instagram https://www.instagram.com/mary.tonkin/?hl=enor with Australian Galleries who represents her https://australiangalleries.com.au/artists/mary-tonkin/'Landscape painter Mary Tonkin completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in 1995 and a Master of Fine Arts in 2002 at Monash University, where she has also lectured. Tonkin has held solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Sydney since 1999. Her work has be

Mar 14, 2023 • 1:00:35

Episode 143 - Michael Powe Art Advisor

Episode 143 - Michael Powe Art Advisor

Many thanks to Art Advisor Michael Powe for your time talking to us.Michael’s business is Anala Art Advisory. https://analaartadvisory.com.auJohnny Romeos show, Cloud 9, is opening on Friday 10 March in Melbourne at West End Art Space. https://westendartspace.com.au/exhibitions_details/johnny-romeo-pop-popart/‘When it comes to capturing this overwhelming sense of being high on life, few expressions exude with the same joy and wide-eyed wonderment as ‘Cloud 9’. According to some linguists, the co

Mar 7, 2023 • 1:10:40

Episode 142 - Ali Noble - Artist currently studying her Masters at Sydney Uni

Episode 142 - Ali Noble - Artist currently studying her Masters at Sydney Uni

Many thanks to Artist Ali Noble for your time. You can find out more about Ali on her website or instagram. Good luck with your Masters!Ali Noble’s primary interest is the discourse of textiles; which she frequently explores alongside the aesthetics of abstract formalism and mysticism. Ali’s current work, as part of her MFA research, is connected to an ongoing enquiry into the transgressive spirit of textile architecture, or curtains. Together, textiles and space provoke discussions that explore

Feb 28, 2023 • 51:14

Episode 141  - Cybele Cox artist exploring ancient feminine symbols

Episode 141 - Cybele Cox artist exploring ancient feminine symbols

Many thanks to Cybele for welcoming us into her home and studio very close to us in Avalon Beach.  'Cybele Cox’s practise explores ancient feminine symbols and occult mysticism, which is part of a larger enquiry into representations of women in the western art canon. Using hand built ceramic totems and figures, painting, drawing and more recently costume, Cox seeks to re-invoke occult practices of an imagined ancestral lineage. She makes the proposition that magic and ritual have been dismissed

Feb 21, 2023 • 1:00:48

Episode 140 - Christopher Hodges, artist-painter, sculptor, gallery director of UTOPIA and all round legend!

Episode 140 - Christopher Hodges, artist-painter, sculptor, gallery director of UTOPIA and all round legend!

Christopher Hodges artist and gallerist from the fabulous Utopia gallery many thanks for the chance to chat art at your gallery.  Christopher will be exhibiting at Utopia gallery from Feb 4-26th in there, ‘Thirty Five’, show celebrating 35 years of Utopia Sydney. Congratulations!! To find out more about Christopher check out his website here. https://www.christopherahodges.com

Feb 14, 2023 • 1:09:54

Episode 139 - Artist Amber Boardman talks to us about the group show Fair Play

Episode 139 - Artist Amber Boardman talks to us about the group show Fair Play

Many thanks to Amber Boardman for your time talking to us about the show Fair Play currently showing at Manly Regional Gallery. You can find out more about the exhibition with the following link. https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/fair-playIf you would like to find out more about Amber https://www.amberboardman.com

Feb 7, 2023 • 53:51

Episode 138 - Melanie Vugich - Beautiful still life painter and textile designer

Episode 138 - Melanie Vugich - Beautiful still life painter and textile designer

Melanie Vugich is an Australian artist giving the still life genre a modern twist. She is a still life painter from Broken Hill, who lived in Florence, Italy for 25 years designing textiles. She has recently collaborated with the fashion designer, Oscar De La Renta, for a collection using her paintings as prints. Her paintings feature flowers, books, fruits and vases she has collected from her time in Broken Hill. Her sister, Lisa, is her manager, which is very cool, and we think everyone should

Jan 31, 2023 • 54:22

Episode 137 - Artist Josh Charadia fine artist - oil painter and piano player extraordinaire

Episode 137 - Artist Josh Charadia fine artist - oil painter and piano player extraordinaire

Many thanks to Josh for having us to his studio - to find out more about Josh you can go to his website.Josh describes his work as referencing our experience of peripheral vision of the local world but describes our visual experience as being truncated and redacted - as we are living on our phones and our experiences with visual media are so fleeting and sporadic and perhaps people will contemplate the world more by viewing his artwork.https://www.joshuacharadia.com/cv

Jan 24, 2023 • 45:27

Episode 136 - Ella Dreyfus Artist, Academic and Head of Public Programs National Art School.

Episode 136 - Ella Dreyfus Artist, Academic and Head of Public Programs National Art School.

https://elladreyfus.com/weight-and-seaTo find out more about Ella Dreyfus check out her website https://elladreyfus.comor her instagram https://www.instagram.com/ella_dreyfus/To find out more about her artwork in Sculpture by the Sea https://elladreyfus.com/weight-and-seaand Ellas latest Film Dreyfus-drei look herehttps://elladreyfus.com/dreyfus-drei-filmMany thanks Ella for a great chat.

Dec 13, 2022 • 1:14:19

Episode 135 - Giles Alexander

Episode 135 - Giles Alexander

We spoke to Giles Alexander from his  St. Peters studio.  His painting practice strives to understand, 'us', and 'belonging' and in turn, the universe. Hence, Giles's fascination with planets and space.  'Giles Alexander’s art practice explores the visual discourse of belonging. He asks us how we find a sense of belonging in a city, a country, the world, and the universe. Alexander’s humanist preoccupations have led to a multi-disciplinary practice marked by the high production value and technic

Dec 6, 2022 • 56:33

Episode 134 - Joanna Logue - Australian Landscape painter now exploring the beauty of the coast of Mount Desert Island

Episode 134 - Joanna Logue - Australian Landscape painter now exploring the beauty of the coast of Mount Desert Island

Thank you to Joanna Logue for a fabulous chat - we so enjoyed talking with you and could not wait to get back to the studio to paint, you were so inspiring and generous.You can find out more about Joanna's art practise on her website https://www.joannalogue.comor her instagram https://www.instagram.com/joannalogue/?hl=enYou can see Joanna's work at https://kingstreetgallery.com.auHer show Echo is on until 22 December at Kings Street Gallery in Darlinghurst Sydney. Congratulations Joanna on a bea

Nov 29, 2022 • 42:03

Episode 133  - Troy Emery - Object based sculptor

Episode 133 - Troy Emery - Object based sculptor

We love Troy Emery's work, his playful, soft sculptures are so extraordinary and tactile, when we saw them at the Art Pharmacy office we had to touch them!! Martin Browne Contemporary in Sydney represents him. We talked to Troy over zoom as he is based in Melbourne, about taxidermy, natural history museums, materials, degradation of nature, Hermes windows, and much more!! We also talked to Troy about his sculptural paintings.   Troy will be at 2022 Sydney Contemporary so get down to Carriagework

Nov 22, 2022 • 38:12

Episode 132 - Bernard Ollis the painter of people - all round legend of an artist - a National Treasure.

Episode 132 - Bernard Ollis the painter of people - all round legend of an artist - a National Treasure.

Bernard is currently on show at Trevor Victor Harvey Galleries in Seaforth until 26 November 2022 - https://www.instagram.com/trevorvictorharvey/?hl=enBernard Ollis is an artist of immense talent and knowledge - it was a pleasure to go and chat with him on the podcast - his studio is a riot of colour filled with awesome art works in paint, oil pastel of all manor of fabulous spaces around the world. Bernard was kind enough to share some of his stories of his vast career in the Arts. This podcast

Nov 15, 2022 • 57:52

Episode 131 - Sarah Robson Abstract artist, painting, sculpture and installation

Episode 131 - Sarah Robson Abstract artist, painting, sculpture and installation

We spoke to Sarah Robson at Manly Art Gallery and Museum, surrounded by her current exhibition, Abstract Realities: The MAG&M Project, alongside artists Julian Goddard (Perth), and David Thomas (Melbourne). This exhibition brings together three artists, to create site-sensitive installations that are temporal, open, and sensory. In addition to their own works, the artists have selected works from public and private collections to consider the fundamental role of contemporary abstraction.Abstract

Nov 8, 2022 • 53:43

Episode 130 - Helen Earl Australian Ceramic Artist

Episode 130 - Helen Earl Australian Ceramic Artist

Many thanks to Helen Earl Ceramic artist from NSW. Helen creates ceramics from clay with found objects. They are transitory experience of being in the world. Her website is https://www.helenearl.comOr you can find out more on her instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/helenearlart/

Nov 1, 2022 • 1:06:25

Episode 129 - Abdul Abdullah - Multidisciplinary artist and self described outsider

Episode 129 - Abdul Abdullah - Multidisciplinary artist and self described outsider

Abdul Abdullah is one of Australia's leading artists and we were lucky enough to meet and interview him at his studio in St. Leonards, shortly before he moves to Bangkok, Thailand. 'Abdul Abdullah is an Australian multi-disciplinary artist. As a self-described ‘outsider amongst outsiders’ with a post-9/11 mindset, his practice is primarily concerned with the experience of the ‘other’. Abdullah’s projects have engaged with different marginalized minority groups and he is particularly interested i

Oct 25, 2022 • 46:20

Episode 128 - Scott McCracken Surrealist/still life/abstract painter from UK and course leader of Turps Banana Correspondence Course

Episode 128 - Scott McCracken Surrealist/still life/abstract painter from UK and course leader of Turps Banana Correspondence Course

Scott McCracken is an artist from the UK we met through the Turps Banana art school. You can find out more about Scott on his website https://www.scottmccracken.co.ukHis work is hard to distill or describe you could call him a painter of still life or even a surrealist or abstract painter. Scott talked to us about many great  in this chat and talks to us about making art, his process and what he has learnt over his arts education and his arts career. He mentioned an artist who he really admires

Oct 18, 2022 • 56:46

Episode 127 - Marnie Ross abstract painter and founder of The Little Things Art prize.

Episode 127 - Marnie Ross abstract painter and founder of The Little Things Art prize.

Marnie Ross is well known for being the founder of the Little Things Art prize that is celebrating its 8th year - go check it out it is is currently (opens 14th September 2022) on show at https://saintcloche.comYou can find out more about Marnie and the Little Things Art prize on her websitehttp://www.marnierossartist.com The medium Marnie talks about is from Matisse - https://www.matisse.com.au/mm20-water-based-patina

Sep 21, 2022 • 53:27

Episode 126 - Wendy Sharpe!!!!!!, one of Australia's most acclaimed artists

Episode 126 - Wendy Sharpe!!!!!!, one of Australia's most acclaimed artists

Wendy Sharpe needs no introduction, but here's one anyway!!'Wendy Sharpe is one of Australia’s most acclaimed artists, she lives and works in Sydney and Paris. She has been awarded The Sulman Prize, two Travelling Scholarships, The Portia Geach Memorial Award (twice), The Archibald Prize, and many others. She has been a finalist in The Sulman Prize thirteen times, and The Archibald Prize eight times. She has held over 65 solo exhibitions around Australia and internationally.'We talked to Wendy i

Sep 13, 2022 • 1:05:04

Episode 125 - David Fairbairn, painter and printmaker

Episode 125 - David Fairbairn, painter and printmaker

David Fairbairn lives and works in Wedderbern not far from Campbelltown with artist and partner Suzanne Archer. We were excited to go back to their amazing home and studios to interview David a few weeks ago. We had an in-depth discussion with David about his upbringing, growing up in Africa, boarding school in England and finally reaching the sunny climes of Australia in his early 30’s. We spoke to him about his art practice, teaching art,  and recently joining the fold at Nanda Hobbs in Sydney

Sep 6, 2022 • 1:04:53

Episode 124 - Ember Fairbairn - abstract artist

Episode 124 - Ember Fairbairn - abstract artist

Ember Fairbairn has based herself primarily in Melbourne and Queensland, satisfying her love of contemporary culture and the need to be immersed in remote parts of nature. Fairbairn’s practice focuses primarily on painting and she holds a Masters in Contemporary Art. Ember is based in the Yarra Valley.Her exhibiting history spans from 2001 in both solo and group shows in artist run spaces and commercial galleries in Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore and New York. Awards include The 2020 Athenaeum Clu

Aug 30, 2022 • 49:53

Episode 123 - Tiarna Herczeg - amazing young indigenous artist who is one to watch

Episode 123 - Tiarna Herczeg - amazing young indigenous artist who is one to watch

Tiarna Herczeg is one to watch - she is a young indigenous Artist from Sydney.The best place to learn about her is on her social media pages https://www.instagram.com/tiarna.herczeg/

Aug 23, 2022 • 37:41

Episode 122- Peter Sharp, artist and lecturer at UNSW

Episode 122- Peter Sharp, artist and lecturer at UNSW

We really loved our chat with Peter Sharp! Very inspiring talk and we learned so much from Peter who was very generous with his words and the pastries he bought us!! We interviewed Peter in his studio in Sydney and talked about his teaching, his upcoming show, Fowlers Gap, being an artist, and much more.. Peter is represented by Nicholas Thompson gallery in Melbourne and his new show, Signal, opens on August 20th so get down there and check out his fantastic work. thanks so much for your time an

Aug 16, 2022 • 1:05:13

Episode 121 - Shuffle studios from the heart of Brookvale

Episode 121 - Shuffle studios from the heart of Brookvale

Shuffle Studios is in Brookvale. To find out more about Tony check out his website. https://www.shufflestudio.com/

Aug 9, 2022 • 37:42

Episode 120 - Nick Bishop from Not Centralised, NFT and Metaverse expert

Episode 120 - Nick Bishop from Not Centralised, NFT and Metaverse expert

Spoiler alert - Nick Bishop is brilliant!!! In this episode, he explains, how the NFT world can assist artists and galleries in fantastic ways. Nick explains the different layers of the web3 world, blockchain and NFTs in such an understandable way. He runs a web3 venture capitalist company with three partners, Not Centralised. They will be holding a talk at Manly Art Gallery or the Northern Beaches council's creative open, on August 17th 6-8 pm. 'Metaverse and NFTs - the future of art and the va

Aug 9, 2022 • 42:54

Episode 118 - Ash Holmes, artist and founder of Hake House of Art in Brookvale

Episode 118 - Ash Holmes, artist and founder of Hake House of Art in Brookvale

We spoke to Ash at her studio and gallery space, Hake House of Art, in Brookvale. She is a young vibrant artist with a smart head on her shoulders, once represented by a gallery, she decided to go it on her own, and the results have proved she made the right decision. We spoke to her about being a 4th generation artist, setting up a gallery space, colour psychology, techniques, overseas residencies, and much more...Hake House of Art is taking part in the Northern Beaches Council Creative Open, o

Aug 2, 2022 • 40:18

Episode 119 Element Ensemble - improvisational sound experience

Episode 119 Element Ensemble - improvisational sound experience

Element Ensemble is an improvisational sound experience by Peta Morris, Noah Bloom, Finlay Hogan and guest artists. Immerse yourself in soundscapes and visual projections inspired by the local environment and created by Element Ensemble, a three-piece improvisational music group.See Element ensemble perform as part of the creative open on August 13th 7-8 pm at Curl Curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Rd, Nth Curl Curl NSW 2099. Book online for tickets here. Bring a pillow to sit on, chairs will be p

Aug 2, 2022 • 27:52

Episode 117 - LOTTIE Consalvo artist who works across painting, performance video and sculpture.

Episode 117 - LOTTIE Consalvo artist who works across painting, performance video and sculpture.

Many thanks to LOTTIE Consalvo for speaking to us on zoom - we enjoyed the chat very much sorry if the Audio is not great - rain rain go away.You can find out about LOTTIE Consalvo on her website https://www.lottieconsalvo.comLottie instagram feed https://www.instagram.com/lottieconsalvo/

Jul 26, 2022 • 47:45

Episode 116 - Aidan Gageler - artist pushing the boundaries of photography

Episode 116 - Aidan Gageler - artist pushing the boundaries of photography

Aidan Gageler is a recent graduate of Camberwell Arts College in London, graduating with a 1st in Fine Art Photography. Since moving back to Newcastle, Australia, he has taken a job at Bundanon Trust and is taking his time thinking and talking about his art practice. After finding old photography paper in a flea market in Poland, he explored the possibilities of developing the paper and using them to create an artwork in itself, no longer taking the photos but using the photographic process inst

Jul 19, 2022 • 55:50

Episode 115 - Brett Piva -  Artist and No1 Newcastle arts community man - once signwriter now painter -

Episode 115 - Brett Piva - Artist and No1 Newcastle arts community man - once signwriter now painter -

Brett Piva artist  and super community arts man of Newcastle.  Find out about Brett on his website https://www.brettpiva.comYou can find out about his group space Onwards here https://www.onwardsgallery.comMany thanks Brett

Jul 5, 2022 • 59:13

Episode 114 - The indefinable James Drinkwater

Episode 114 - The indefinable James Drinkwater

It's difficult to describe the work of James Drinkwater, he really is indefinable. His confidence and talent shine in his work, bold and edgy, full of energy and texture. James was always destined to be an artist as we discovered in our chat, an aunt providing the nurturing and example to become an artist alongside a close and loving family. He won the Brett Whiteley scholarship in 2014, propelling him further into a dynamic career. He is represented by two major galleries, Nanda Hobbs, Sydney,

Jun 28, 2022 • 56:46

Episode 113 - Harriett Watts artist, designer, maker and academic

Episode 113 - Harriett Watts artist, designer, maker and academic

Harriett Watts many thanks for welcoming us into your studio. Harriet has always been interested in change and ephemerality - she is fascinated about materials and how we can become more focused on sustainability. You can find out more about Harriett on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/hettywatts/?hl=enor on linked in https://au.linkedin.com/in/harriet-watts-587649118?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2FThe art show at the V&A called Food that Fiona mentioned can be read about

Jun 21, 2022 • 52:28

Episode 112 - Tara Axford, Art director and maker of art

Episode 112 - Tara Axford, Art director and maker of art

Tara Axford welcomed us into her home in Sydney last week to talk with us about her work, and her 25-year career as art director of publications such as The Good Weekend magazine. 'As a mixed media artist working with prints, collage, mixed media, fibre arts, and photography, I am interested in the push-pull of constantly searching for something... Are we developing something new or are we constantly referencing and influenced by the past?I draw inspiration from my surrounds, I find patterns, te

Jun 14, 2022 • 51:41

Episode 111- Suzanne Archer the ultimate artist of elimination and addition with an awesome 50 year art career.

Episode 111- Suzanne Archer the ultimate artist of elimination and addition with an awesome 50 year art career.

Many thanks to Suzanne Archer for welcoming us into your home and studio. We enjoyed your hospitality and generosity so much. Suzanne will be showing at Nicholas Thompson Gallery from 15 June to 2 July.You can get THE BOOK - The Song of the Cicada from Nicholas Thompson Gallery. https://www.nicholasthompsongallery.com.au/artists/suzanne-archer/

Jun 7, 2022 • 1:21:19

Episode 110 - Lily Cummins artist from Southern Highlands and all round fun lass

Episode 110 - Lily Cummins artist from Southern Highlands and all round fun lass

Lily Cummins is an artist from the  Southern Highlands.  We had a great chat about studying and residencies.  Her practise examines both the self and the emotive bonds and attachments Lily feels that she attaining a Masters has given her practise a great deal of rigger, It really helped her grow as an artist and a person to keep studying and gain a masters. Lily studied at NAS and graduated from her masters in 2018 you can find Lily on her website http://www.lilycummins.comLily is inspired and l

May 31, 2022 • 1:02:21

Episode 109 - Artist Helen Eager

Episode 109 - Artist Helen Eager

Thanks to Utopia Gallery and Helen Eager for showing us your work and talking to us at your amazing studio. 'Helen Eager has sustained a solo exhibition program for over three decades with her drawings, paintings and prints. Over the years, the shift from domestic interiors to pure abstraction has been a consistent evolution, her love of colour and light a constant thread.Helen Eager studied at the South Australian School of Art in the 1970s. A Masters degree at COFA in the late eighties focused

May 26, 2022 • 41:25

Episode 109 - Artist Helen Eager

Episode 109 - Artist Helen Eager

Thanks to Utopia Gallery and Helen Eager for showing us your work and talking to us at your amazing studio. 'Helen Eager has sustained a solo exhibition program for over three decades with her drawings, paintings and prints. Over the years, the shift from domestic interiors to pure abstraction has been a consistent evolution, her love of colour and light a constant thread.Helen Eager studied at the South Australian School of Art in the 1970s. A Masters degree at COFA in the late eighties focused

May 24, 2022 • 1:02:21

Episode 108 - Marina Debris - Artist and Environmental Activist

Episode 108 - Marina Debris - Artist and Environmental Activist

Marina Debris is a great pseudonym for this American, Australian-based artist and activist. She uses trash washed up on the beach to create 'trashion', such as in 2020, a dress made out of hundreds of discarded face masks. Marina has also created installation work, such as, 'The Inconvenience Store', for Sculpture by the Sea, which was a mock-up shop, created with re-used materials displaying trash for sale. She is a passionate advocate for recycling, reuse, and buying less. She has used art as

May 17, 2022 • 39:06

Episode 107 - Malcolm Greenwood, Master potter

Episode 107 - Malcolm Greenwood, Master potter

We spoke to Malcolm Greenwood at his studio in Mosman. What a lovely man. He showed us around his amazing studio full of pots, bowls, and plates, some of 400 makes a week for Australia's top restaurants and hotels such as Bennelong and the Baillie Lodges Group. He started out in business management and then a realisation that his health was suffering from the stress he started his journey in ceramics. We talked to him about the perception of ceramics in Australia, how he makes his ceramics, ment

May 10, 2022 • 53:20

Episode 106 - Misha Harrison - assembled plywood artworks

Episode 106 - Misha Harrison - assembled plywood artworks

Misha Harrison is an artist from Wollongong, NSW, specialising in assembled plywood artworks. She carefully cuts, carves, sands, stitches and paints her artworks into life, depicting still life, portraiture, and abstraction. We spoke to Misha at a live interview at Sydney Road Gallery back in Feb, and at Fiona and I's exhibition back in February. Misha drove all the way from Wollongong and back to speak with us, thanks, Misha!!!! Since then she won the Jumbledonline 2022 Superstar competition, s

May 3, 2022 • 35:39

Episode 105 - Michelle Connolly, assemblage and mixed media artist

Episode 105 - Michelle Connolly, assemblage and mixed media artist

Michelle Connolly studio is so awesome, full of her assembled sculptures, paintings and creations. It's like stepping into a theatre, full of characters and stories between them. Michelle is very interested in outsider art, she sees something in that kind of work that she recognises. We had a great chat with her about living in the USA in North Carolina and how that shaped her work,  about how she makes her pieces with a variety of found objects and materials, her studio practice, and much more.

Apr 26, 2022 • 51:50

Episode 104 - Donna Green - New York based ceramic artist

Episode 104 - Donna Green - New York based ceramic artist

We had a fabulous chat with Donna Green in Utopia Gallery, Waterloo, surrounded by her beautiful exhibition, Vessel, which is on at the gallery from 2nd April - 30th April. Go have a look at these amazing ceramics, collages, and drawings, all speaking to each other in a visceral way. We talked to Donna about living in New York, how she came to ceramics, the technicalities of making her work, being a woman in the art world, and all things art! What a lovely woman, talented, humble, and forging ne

Apr 5, 2022 • 51:48

Episode103 - Hedley Roberts -Uk artist and academic - so insightful

Episode103 - Hedley Roberts -Uk artist and academic - so insightful

Hedley Roberts is an artist from the Uk - he is based in Margate in Kent. His first introduction to art was an encyclopaedia on art that his parents bought him when he was 10 years old.  We had such a fabulous chat with him about what being an artist is and how its evolved over time. He simply states that you need Time, Space and a network of people. Hedley says find the activity that takes you back to core, a safe place it maybe drawing or reading, taking photographs, writing in a note book, sc

Mar 29, 2022 • 1:22:34

Episode 102 - Billy Bain, Livestream, exploring mythologies of the Australian Male

Episode 102 - Billy Bain, Livestream, exploring mythologies of the Australian Male

We interviewed Billy Bain in 2021 for a public live stream with Northern Beaches Council Creative Tool Kit, a professional development scheme for creatives in the area.  Before the interview, we visited Billy's studio in Avalon to see the new work he is creating for his upcoming show, 'Being Manly', at Manly Art Gallery and Museum opening March 25th. His ceramic creations and paintings depict characters or identities of Australian sport, the pub and beach culture. Billy has a background in Aust

Mar 22, 2022 • 44:41

Episode 101 - Matthew Wright self taught WA artist who began as a Jazz musician

Episode 101 - Matthew Wright self taught WA artist who began as a Jazz musician

Matthew Wright is from Western Australia he began his creative  life by studying Jazz music at University.  He did a short course in painting and has been working away building his painting practise. He is a self taught - you can find out about his visual art practise from his website  https://www.matthewwrightart.comYou can also find Matthew on social media - here is his instagram link. https://www.instagram.com/matthewwrightart/?hl=enMany thanks for the chat Matthew it was heaps of fun we love

Mar 15, 2022 • 56:09

Episode 100 - Nick Collerson, a brilliant, perceptive painter

Episode 100 - Nick Collerson, a brilliant, perceptive painter

We spoke to Nick Collerson for a long time and we left it all in because he is so damn interesting! We could have spoken to Nick for hours, he is such a deep thinker and perceptive artist, it was very insightful. We think you are going to love this episode. He also teaches at the National Art School so get yourself on one of his short courses.  Nick also runs an artist studio in Sydney, which was very cool, and includes the amazing artist Justin Williams. We were so chuffed to meet Nick and Just

Mar 8, 2022 • 1:25:06

Episode 99 - Orlanda Broom painter from the UK - who I (Fiona) have known since my teenage years ..

Episode 99 - Orlanda Broom painter from the UK - who I (Fiona) have known since my teenage years ..

Orlanda Broom is a landscape and abstract painter from the UK she paints highly saturated dense exotic jungly places in her landscapes that are alluring and incising but if you got stuck in them you would perhaps be afraid...You can find these amazing paintings on Orlanda's website https://orlandabroomartist.comYou can also find her on her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/orlandabroom/?hl=enAll the references to Orlanda's work mentioned in the podcast can be found on the above links. Many

Mar 1, 2022 • 53:53

Episode 98 - Morgan Stokes, exploring the possibilities of what a painting can be!

Episode 98 - Morgan Stokes, exploring the possibilities of what a painting can be!

We LOVED talking to Morgan Stokes in his amazing apartment in Sydney surrounded by his beautiful artwork. He is pushing the boundaries of what a painting can be, or is defined to be, which is very exciting. We met Morgan, his partner Charlie, and their friend at The Other Art Fair and instantly loved them all! We had an art crush on Morgan’s work after Sophie from Curatorial and Co. told us about him. Morgan is represented by Sophie and is having a solo show, Virtual Gaze, opening March 2nd, ope

Feb 22, 2022 • 53:00

Episode 97 - Emily Ball a self described Painterly painter from the UK - An inspiring artist and teacher

Episode 97 - Emily Ball a self described Painterly painter from the UK - An inspiring artist and teacher

Emily Ball is an artist and teacher from the UK - she described herself as WHAT SHE IS NOT - an artist who paints things as they look or an abstract painter she is somewhere in between. She wants to make visual poetry. She is a self described magpie.  https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=emily+ball+artist&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8Emily advise was so valuable and encouraging about how to keep going as an emerging artist and suggestions of how to grow. If you would like to purchase Emily's

Feb 15, 2022 • 1:05:34

Episode 96 - Emilya Colliver from Art Pharmacy - an art consultancy and so much more!

Episode 96 - Emilya Colliver from Art Pharmacy - an art consultancy and so much more!

You are going to love this one!!We spoke to Emilya, the 'wizardess of lightbulb moments', founder and director of Art Pharmacy, an art consultancy in Sydney.  We spoke to Emiya about her illustrious art career in the UK and Australia, and how Art Pharmacy came about. She is a wonderful powerhouse of knowledge, culture, and art, brimming with ideas and interesting projects. She has also written a book, Making Art Matter, which builds a bridge between artists and organisations, governments and the

Feb 8, 2022 • 54:18

Episode 95 - Amanda O'Bryan from Creative Queen Bee author of Daily Acts of Creativity

Episode 95 - Amanda O'Bryan from Creative Queen Bee author of Daily Acts of Creativity

Amanda O'Bryan from Creative Queen Bee spoke to us about her childhood and about publishing a book called Daily Acts of Creativity.We really enjoyed talking to Amanda about her creative journey she began life as a graphic designer, she has been also been a painter and a printmaker, and even a designer who worked on the TV show Better Homes and Garden.Amanda shared with us how she has turned around a creative life from burn out and has unpacked the creative process and how a creative life can be

Feb 1, 2022 • 57:35

Episode 94 - Luke Thurgate, Teacher and student at the National Art School

Episode 94 - Luke Thurgate, Teacher and student at the National Art School

This week we had the most fascinating and in-depth chat with artist and teacher, Luke Thurgate. Luke has just completed a Masters's degree at the National Art School in Sydney, whilst also being a teacher so he gets to use the staffroom! That's not all that was exciting about Luke's episode on Art Wank,  we get into the nitty-gritty of his MA, exploring myth, ideologies, semiotics, his exceptional large-scale figure drawings, religion, teaching, connection, and much more... We really covered it

Jan 18, 2022 • 1:25:44

Episode 93 - Jordy Kerwick supersonic artist who chatted to us over zoom from France ..

Episode 93 - Jordy Kerwick supersonic artist who chatted to us over zoom from France ..

We are back ... 2022 is going to be a great year - we are excited about all the things we are wanting to do this year ..  and we are starting with a fabulous artist who is owning it and is in our opinion is killing it in the art world ....Thanks so much to Jordy Kerwick for chatting to us from France .. you can find out more about him on  https://vigogallery.com/artists/113Vivo Gallery describes Jordy as "An outsize and generous character, Australian born Jordy Kerwick lives in a Chateau and fo

Jan 11, 2022 • 57:11

Episode 92 - Ana Young, Interdisciplinary Artist

Episode 92 - Ana Young, Interdisciplinary Artist

Ana Young is an interdisciplinary artist represented by Curatorial and Co. She is wise, articulate, and an intelligent thoughtful painter. We learned a lot from this conversation. We spoke to her before we were asked to open the Movers and Shakers exhibition by Louise Chircop, it was just a. coincidence we talked about it in the podcast, and then Louise approached us the next day! We had the best chat with Ana about being a woman in the arts, her art education as a mature student, her sculptural

Dec 21, 2021 • 1:13:25

Episode 91 - Zoe Grey artist from Tasmania spoke to us about her painting

Episode 91 - Zoe Grey artist from Tasmania spoke to us about her painting

Zoe Grey is a painter from Marrawah in Tasmania You can find more about her on her website https://www.zoe-grey.com/aboutor on her instagram, https://www.instagram.com/zoe__makes/?hl=enYou can read the article from artist profile we discussed here https://artistprofile.com.au/zoe-grey/

Dec 14, 2021 • 51:25

Episode 90 - Jeff McCann, the epitome of creative!

Episode 90 - Jeff McCann, the epitome of creative!

Jeff McCann is a consummate professional, artist, creative and designer. His business spans multi layered, including fashion, cardboard products, art and education. He is the epitome of a creative, always playing with materials and new ideas. He started out n theatre design and the drama comes out in his work. We had a great chat over zoom with Jeff about his social media content, inclusivity, sustainability in his work, making lists, doing workshops, and much more. He has also designed performa

Dec 7, 2021 • 48:39

Episode 89 - Belinda Fox - who is currently showing at Maybaum Gallery in San Francisco

Episode 89 - Belinda Fox - who is currently showing at Maybaum Gallery in San Francisco

Belinda Fox the multi talented, multi disciplinary artist who is a printmaker, painter and sculptor. Belinda has always loved travelling and has always been inspired by her travel. She has lived all over the world. Check out her current body of work on her website https://belindafox.com.auand her instagram https://www.instagram.com/foxbelinda/Belinda is on show currently at https://www.maybaumgallery.comFind out here about the collaboration Belinda did with artist Wilfred Kalf https://belindafo

Nov 30, 2021 • 1:06:37

Episode 88 - Ryan Stanier, Founder of The Other Art Fair

Episode 88 - Ryan Stanier, Founder of The Other Art Fair

After seeing his artists friends struggle to get their work seen, Ryan Stanier founded The Other Art Fair over 10 years ago. The Other Art Fair provides the opportunity for artists to exhibit all over the world, now established in London, New York, LA, Sydney, Melbourne, Dallas, Toronto and Chicago. Since its launch, the fair has attracted over 250,00 art-loving visitors selling more than 25,000 artworks from emerging artists. We had a ball talking to Ryan, over zoom in London, about showing at

Nov 23, 2021 • 37:59

Episode 87 - Katherine Hattam artist

Episode 87 - Katherine Hattam artist

Katherine Hattam spoke to us at the end of our lockdown in Sydney from her Melbourne Home and Studio so sorry if some of the chat seems a bit dated ... Katherine had so much good advise we really enjoyed our time with her. Don't forget to check out her work she is currently showing in the NSW Art Gallery in a group exhibition called Matisse Life and Spirit -  https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/matisse/You can see Katherine's work  on her website https://www.katherinehattam.co

Nov 16, 2021 • 54:24

Episode 86 - Amber Wallis, painter of lyrical abstraction

Episode 86 - Amber Wallis, painter of lyrical abstraction

We had a wonderful chat with artist Amber Wallis during the lockdown, via zoom. Amber is a thought-provoking artist, who thinks deeply about her paintings and subject matter. She is represented by Nicholas Thompson Gallery and is having a solo show for Sydney Contemporary in November 2022. She is also in upcoming group shows in Los Angeles at SADE gallery and Gruin Gallery. 'The work of Wallis is simply engulfing. The observer is at once immersed into this explosion of colour, paint, experimenta

Nov 9, 2021 • 52:59

Episode 85 - Georgia Spain - figurative painter and musician who was selected and won the Sulman this year ... go Georgia..

Episode 85 - Georgia Spain - figurative painter and musician who was selected and won the Sulman this year ... go Georgia..

Thanks to Georgia for her chat - you can find out more about her and her work on her website or her instagram. Julie and I enjoyed chatting to Georgia over zoom whilst in lockdown .. Julie had tech issues with her computer so that's why she goes quiet at the end of the chat... hope you enjoy this episode ..http://www.georgiaspain.comhttps://www.instagram.com/georgiaspainer/?hl=enThanks so much Georgia we will enjoy watching you grow..

Nov 2, 2021 • 47:19

Episode 84 - Nicola Moss, visual artist inspired by the environment

Episode 84 - Nicola Moss, visual artist inspired by the environment

Thanks, Nicola for talking to us about your amazing art practice. We saw her show at Arthouse Gallery in Sydney and were blown away by the technicality of her beautiful artworks.  We talked to Nicola over zoom at the beginning of Australia's lockdown, a few months ago. We discussed paper cutting, her process, how she is inspired by the environment and securing its future, making joyful positive works, art residencies, and much more. Take a look at Nicolas website here

Oct 26, 2021 • 54:39

Episode 83 - Ronnie Cay- mixed media artist currently showing at Anthea Polson gallery

Episode 83 - Ronnie Cay- mixed media artist currently showing at Anthea Polson gallery

Many thanks to the fabulous artist Ronnie Cay .. an extraordinary artist who works in drawing painting and ceramics - she is a master of all these processes - she has a unique style and is a colourful artist. Ronnie runs life drawing sessions and uses a different model every week these as a jumping board for her work. She is represented by many galleries and has shown all over the world.  Ronnie is a hero of mine as she tries to always start her work differently and each work is unique. She is a

Oct 19, 2021 • 55:11

Episode 82 - Gary Mansfield from Ministry of Arts Podcast, UK

Episode 82 - Gary Mansfield from Ministry of Arts Podcast, UK

Finally, we've found someone who swears more than us! Gary Mansfield is an artist and curator with a background in crime and prison time, It wasn't until Gary was inspired by an art teacher in prison that he took up art and became passionate about it. Whilst in prison he contacted young British artists at the time, such as Tracey Emin, who write back to him with encouragement for his new career in the arts. after leaving prison he completed a degree in Fine Art, he is now a successful artist, cu

Oct 12, 2021 • 1:18:01

Episode 81 - Melissa Boughey the painter from Denmark WA

Episode 81 - Melissa Boughey the painter from Denmark WA

This week we have an artist from WA Melissa Boughey. Check out her work on her website https://melissaboughey.com/home.htmlor her instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissa_boughey_art/Melissa is going to be showing at Flinders Lane Studios from 12 October https://www.flg.com.au/exhibition/small-wonderMelissa is represented by Finders Lane Gallery in Melbourne and Curatorial and Co in Sydney. Melissa's winery is https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=moombaki+wines&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF

Oct 5, 2021 • 1:00:55

Episode 80 - Still Life Artist Carissa Karamarko

Episode 80 - Still Life Artist Carissa Karamarko

We spoke to Carissa Karamarko a few months ago when Melbourne was beginning this lockdown period. Carissa is represented by Saint Cloche in Paddington Sydney but lives and works in Melbourne. We had a great chat about working through lockdown, having a mentor, not going to art school, preparing for a show, and much more. Carissa's next show will be at Saint Cloche in Feb 2022. Thanks for talking to us Carissa.Carissa Karamarko is an emerging artist based in Melbourne who uses the genre of still

Sep 28, 2021 • 46:44

Episode 79 - Michelle Cox ceramicist, podcaster, author, business women and entrepreneur

Episode 79 - Michelle Cox ceramicist, podcaster, author, business women and entrepreneur

This week we have the powerhouse of an amazing local women who is an awesome multilayer energetic business women. You can find out all about Michelle on her Linked in profile https://au.linkedin.com/in/michellejcoxYou can find her in her creative makers studio where there are fantastic local artists pieces in -   Atelier9 in Avalon http://atelier9.godaddysites.comYou can purchase her books at the Atelier9 or online at https://wabisabiseries.com/blogs/podcast/death-dying-grieving-with-michelle-co

Sep 21, 2021 • 59:56

Episode 78 - Wilamina Russo, Artist mentor, Author, Radio and Podcast Host

Episode 78 - Wilamina Russo, Artist mentor, Author, Radio and Podcast Host

Wilamina Russo is this week's brilliant podcast guest. Her artist mentoring service is a great idea for emerging and established artists to further and structure their careers. You can get in touch with Willy through her instagram or website.  She also hosts a breakfast radio show on 2SER in Sydney, has authored a book and hosts a podcast, Interview with an Artist. She is amazing. We spoke over zoom recently so have included warts and all interview, internet dropouts and all, to all adds to the

Sep 14, 2021 • 58:28

Episode 77 - Sarah McDonald artist and teacher from South Australia

Episode 77 - Sarah McDonald artist and teacher from South Australia

Sarah McDonald is an artist and teacher from South Australia - she is based near Adelaide . You can find out all about Sarah on her Instagram account, she has a show on for the next month at The Moree Gallery.  https://www.instagram.com/sarahmcdonaldartist/?hl=enor her website where you can find out about her online art courses https://www.sarahmcdonald.com.au/Thanks for listening

Sep 7, 2021 • 1:08:42

Episode 76 - Ralph Hobbs, Gallery Director of Nanda Hobbs

Episode 76 - Ralph Hobbs, Gallery Director of Nanda Hobbs

We interviewed Ralph Hobbs, Gallery Director of Nanda Hobbs in Sydney, a few months ago after the first Sydney lockdown.  It was interesting to hear the changes the gallery had to establish in order to keep going during the first lockdown, using video and online software to continue sales. 'Nanda\Hobbs is passionate about art, supporting artists, and building collections of the best contemporary art. Our represented artists are some of the most talented in Australia and abroad. We have a diverse

Aug 31, 2021 • 46:30

Episode 75 - Madeline Young artist and gallery owner from the Corner Store in Orange

Episode 75 - Madeline Young artist and gallery owner from the Corner Store in Orange

Madeline Young is an artist and founded and runs a small independent gallery space in Orange. You can find out more about the gallery on instagaram http://www.cornerstoregallery.comor her website http://www.cornerstoregallery.com'Why your five year old could not have done that'  is by Thames and Hudson wrtitten by Susie Hodge Madi manages a group of makers called The Journey person - you can find out more about this on the website or on this link. http://www.cornerstoregallery.com/the-journey-pe

Aug 24, 2021 • 43:44

Episode 74 - Clare Brodie, Artworks That Still Time

Episode 74 - Clare Brodie, Artworks That Still Time

Clare Brodie is an Australian artist based in Sydney. She is predominately a landscape painter who draws a sense of peace as she deciphers the complexities of nature.  Her paintings reflect her emotional experiences: she creates order and harmony by the use of reduced saturated colour schemes in striking combinations. Clare is an observational artist using scale and placement to create semi-abstract artworks that still time.We had a wonderful chat with Clare, who patiently waited for us to retri

Aug 17, 2021 • 1:01:07

Episode 73 - Samantha Dennison - Stunning Still life painter

Episode 73 - Samantha Dennison - Stunning Still life painter

Samantha Dennison is this weeks guest - she is a painter of the most stunning still life works. She is a realist painting the most beautiful thin layers of oil paint.If you want to find out more about Sam you can find out from her website http://www.samanthadennison.com.auor on instagram https://www.instagram.com/samanthadennisonartist/?hl=enSamantha is represented by AK Bellinger gallery.  https://www.instagram.com/akbellingergallery/?hl=enSamantha uses Gamisol to clean her brushes.  Many thank

Aug 10, 2021 • 51:54

Episode 72 - Artist and Youtuber Sandi Hester from Nashville, y'all!

Episode 72 - Artist and Youtuber Sandi Hester from Nashville, y'all!

This week's podcast guest Sandi Hester caught our attention after she found us through Maria Stoljar's podcast, Talking with Painters. Thanks, Maria! We had a look at Sandi's youtube videos and fell in love with her! She is a breath of American fresh air. Her videos are so cheerful fun and informative, definitely check them out. She loves to paint in sketchbooks and is always playing with different mediums and paints. Playful is the word to describe Sandi and it's nice to be reminded that as an

Aug 3, 2021 • 54:50

Episode 71 - Dylan Jones fabulous painter and all round great chap

Episode 71 - Dylan Jones fabulous painter and all round great chap

Dylan Jones paints a variety of things. He loves to paint want is in front of him - he is attracted not the obvious view and is attracted to form and space. Dylan is an oil painter from Queensland you can find him online https://www.dylanjonesart.comYou can also follow him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanjonesart/?hl=enDylan will have a solo show in August

Jul 27, 2021 • 1:03:52

Episode 70 - Artist, Alan Jones

Episode 70 - Artist, Alan Jones

Alan Jones, artist, sculptor, and maker, is a Sydney-based artist, represented by Olsen Gallery. We spoke to Alan from his studio in Alexandria surrounded by his amazing and diverse artworks. We had a great chat with Alan about his approach to his art works, the diversity in his projects,  his amazing experience on the Fowlers gap residency and much more. Thanks Alan for your time, we had a great time.'Alan Jones’ work explores ideas that surround notions of identity. Jones works across a broad

Jul 20, 2021 • 48:20

Episode 69 - Dr Alison O'Grady on the subject of empathy and how we can ask better questions

Episode 69 - Dr Alison O'Grady on the subject of empathy and how we can ask better questions

Welcome to this weeks podcast we spoke to the fabulous academic Dr Alison O'Grady who was enlightening about the subject of Empathy and Padeogy.  Alison talks about who we think we really are, and how we can ask a better more complex questions that allows space and silence and time to think about the answers.Dr Alison unpacks the complex subject of Empathy and how she teaches it to her students at Sydney University where she looks  at colloboration, creativity and critical thinking is the way fo

Jul 13, 2021 • 59:49

Episode 68 - Tik Toker and Ceramic Star Shelby Sherritt

Episode 68 - Tik Toker and Ceramic Star Shelby Sherritt

The wonderful ceramicist and art business owner, Shelby Sherritt, is an absolute hit on Instagram and Tik Tok, even our teenage kids had heard of her! Shelbys viral videos of her 'mystery mould' reveals, where she slip casts moulds she has found on gumtree. She got 3 million views on Tik Tokon her first video! She is such a lovely, humble woman who, through adversity, used her passion and skill in ceramics into a dream job. She has created a great business and she gives lots of tips on growing y

Jul 6, 2021 • 39:48

Episode 67 - Maria Stoljar from the podcast Talking with Painters

Episode 67 - Maria Stoljar from the podcast Talking with Painters

This week we spoke with Maria Stoljar from Talking with PAinters the arts successful podcast that has been going for 5 years. Maria is a passionate arts fan and artist who is facinated by the arts in Australia and started her podcast so she could find out more about the artists lives and art.Maria is a beautiful portrait painter and a big fan of the Archibald art prize - she is regularly filming at the loading dock and in the Art Gallery of NSW. Maria has done over 140 interviews and we were ver

Jun 29, 2021 • 1:07:59

Season 3 Episode 66 - Ken Done, The one and only

Season 3 Episode 66 - Ken Done, The one and only

We met the wonderful Ken Done at his recent exhibition at Michael Reid Northern Beaches in Newport which coincided with Amber Creswell Bells' book,  Ken Done: Art Design Life. We interviewed Ken at his studio tucked behind the walls of his Hickson Rd gallery in the Rocks. He was an absolute gem and we had the best chat with him about his fabulous career, his thoughts on the art world, and much more. There's something for everyone in this episode. Fiona was especially chuffed he thought one of he

Jun 22, 2021 • 52:19

Season 3 Episode 65 - Kate Neilsen fabulous fun, interiors painter.

Season 3 Episode 65 - Kate Neilsen fabulous fun, interiors painter.

Many thanks to Kate Neilsen the artist who has been working on interiors for sometime As labelled by one of her 5 galleries they are Tablescapes https://graingergallery.com.au/artist/kate-nielsen/for our fabulous chat - we so enjoyed hanging out with you .. your hospitality and insights where so valuable. You can find out more about Kate from one of her galleries the fabulous Purple Noon that represent her https://purplenoongallery.com.au/inside-outside-kate-nielsen-recent-works-25th-july-2020/K

Jun 15, 2021 • 1:11:38

Season 3 Episode 64 - Julz Beresford, landscape painter

Season 3 Episode 64 - Julz Beresford, landscape painter

Julz Beresford lives and works on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. She is inspired by the landscape, in particular Pittwater. We met her on the Pittwater Artists Trail and asked her for an interview. She has work coming up at Michael Reid Newport so get down there and take a look at her beautiful work. We spoke to Julz about her career as a food stylist, growing up in the country, her beautiful oil paintings, and much more. Thanks so much for the wonderful lunch, we loved meeting you and having s

Jun 8, 2021 • 53:43

Season 3 Episode 63 - The oh so inspiring Michael Reid OAM - one of the leading art dealers in Australia

Season 3 Episode 63 - The oh so inspiring Michael Reid OAM - one of the leading art dealers in Australia

Many thanks to Michael Reid for a fabulous chat at your Gallery  in Murrurundi - we enjoyed visiting your beautiful space. To learn more about Michael check out his website                                     https://michaelreid.com.au/?v=322b26af01d5or follow him and his colleagues on instagram https://instagram.com/michaelreidThanks for listening and dont forget to rate, share and reviewFiona and Julie

Jun 1, 2021 • 1:01:56

Season 3 Episode 62 - Sophie Vander Founder and Head Curator of Curatorial and Co.

Season 3 Episode 62 - Sophie Vander Founder and Head Curator of Curatorial and Co.

Sophie Vander is the founder and head curator of  Curatorial and Co. in Sydney. First set up as an online gallery it moved to a fabulous building in Redfern in August 2020. It's a beautiful light-filled space accommodating painting, sculpture, ceramics, and multimedia.  The gallery installs a new exhibition every month so Sophie and her dynamic team are constantly refreshing the walls. We talked to Sophie about all aspects of her business, her path to becoming a successful gallerist, how to app

May 25, 2021 • 46:33

Season 3 Episode 62 - Sophie Vander Founder and Head Curator of Curatorial and Co.

Season 3 Episode 62 - Sophie Vander Founder and Head Curator of Curatorial and Co.

Sophie Vander is the founder and head curator of  Curatorial and Co. in Sydney. First set up as an online gallery it moved to a fabulous building in Redfern in August 2020. It's a beautiful light-filled space accommodating painting, sculpture, ceramics, and multimedia.  The gallery installs a new exhibition every month so Sophie and her dynamic team are constantly refreshing the walls. We talked to Sophie about all aspects of her business, her path to becoming a successful gallerist, how to

May 25, 2021 • 58:02

Season 3 Episode 61 - Jody Graham multidisciplinary artist

Season 3 Episode 61 - Jody Graham multidisciplinary artist

Jody Graham 'Drawing is at the core of Jody Graham’s multidisciplinary art. She relentlessly explores new techniques and investigates contemporary drawing practice. To do this she builds on and then moves beyond conventional drawing processes in search of new methods and tools that connect drawing with the fundamental need to make symbolic marks.' Jody Graham is an amazing woman and an extremely talented, fearless, and innovative artist to boot. She let us into her Marrickville studio for the in

May 18, 2021 • 1:02:44

Season 3 Episode 60 - Antonia Mrljak - Fashionista and all round fabulous Abstract artist.

Season 3 Episode 60 - Antonia Mrljak - Fashionista and all round fabulous Abstract artist.

Thank you to Antonia for a fabulous chat about your art practise - we loved visiting your studio and spending time with you, it was a fantastic fun chat. You can find out more about Antonia on her website https://antoniamrljakart.comor her instagram https://www.instagram.com/antoniaperriconemrljak/?hl=en Antonia mentions a mentor Garry Foye you can find out more about him from the gallery that represents him  https://robingibson.net/artists/garry-foye Antonia has a paper show coming up with Nand

May 11, 2021 • 56:40

Season 3 Episode 59 - Judith White - Artist, teacher, mentor

Season 3 Episode 59 - Judith White - Artist, teacher, mentor

As you probably know, Fiona and I go to Judith White's painting and drawing class at Willoughby Art Centre every Monday. Judith is a fantastic mentor and teacher and has, without a doubt, changed our art practice and understanding of techniques and process immensely. Judith is an amazing artist, bold and uncompromising, practising for over 35 years, has work in numerous collections all over the world and is represented by four galleries in Australia. Basically, she knows what she's talking about

May 4, 2021 • 1:22:10

Season 3 Episode 58 - CJ Hendry is back in Australia with her new show STRAYA

Season 3 Episode 58 - CJ Hendry is back in Australia with her new show STRAYA

CJ Hendry is this weeks guest and what a fabulous chat . Her website is https://cjhendry.liveher instagram is https://www.instagram.com/cj_hendry/?hl=enCheck out these for updates on her upcoming show titled STRAYA in Australia throughout  May with the exhibition in Brisbane May 21 - 23 ... With the road trip from May 10-20th Many thanks CJ

Apr 27, 2021 • 51:40

Season 3 Episode 57 - Studio A director Gabrielle Mordy and artist Thom Roberts

Season 3 Episode 57 - Studio A director Gabrielle Mordy and artist Thom Roberts

A few weeks ago we interviewed the amazing CEO and artistic director, Gabrielle Mordy, about her role at Studio A. Gabrielle and her staff have such passion and focus for Studio A we wish all artists had a Gabrielle assisting their careers! .Studio A is a supported studio based in Sydney Australia that tackles the barriers that artists living with intellectual disability face in accessing conventional education, professional development pathways, and opportunities needed to be successful and ren

Apr 20, 2021 • 48:09

Season 3 Episode 56 - Fiona Barrett-Clarke landscape painter

Season 3 Episode 56 - Fiona Barrett-Clarke landscape painter

Artist Fiona Barett-Clarke from Parramatta is an amazing landscape painter who is chasing the precious ordinary moments. She is represented by St Cloche gallery in Paddington.You can find Fiona's work on instagram https://www.instagram.com/fionabarrettclark/?hl=enor her website https://www.fionabarrettclark.comFiona has a show coming up at St Cloche gallery in July check it out.https://saintcloche.com/shop/category/fiona-barrett-clark/It was  a joy to chat with Fiona.

Apr 13, 2021 • 51:16

Season 3 Episode 55 - University student Finn McGrath and National art school graduate Elise Cooke

Season 3 Episode 55 - University student Finn McGrath and National art school graduate Elise Cooke

@art.wank is back this week with a new episode with two interviews in one, firstly with recently graduated HSC student Finn McGrath, son of artist James McGrath (episode 44). We interviewed Finn next to his artwork at Art Express, Armoury Gallery, Sydney Olympic Park. We talked to Finn about the ideas behind his HSC artwork and his future in the art world. We have combined this episode with another fab young person artist Elise Cooke who has recently graduated from the National Art School. We wa

Apr 6, 2021 • 1:12:31

Season 3 Episode 54 - Denise Gasser artist from USA

Season 3 Episode 54 - Denise Gasser artist from USA

This weeks Art W**k  guest is Denise Gasser a fine artist, art facilitator, and mother of four young boys. She lives in Utah with her husband and kids. .Denise put on an exhibition called Art After, which we loved - here’s what it’s about -.‘I began this series in 2014 when mothering and art-making began to feel impossible. I didn’t have the time and energy to make art, but I also knew I would be miserable if I quit. This project is my attempt to reconcile these roles. I make small paintings and

Mar 30, 2021 • 59:52

Season 3 Episode 53 - Emma-Kate Wilson, Arts Writer

Season 3 Episode 53 - Emma-Kate Wilson, Arts Writer

We had a really interesting chat with Emma-Kate Wilson about her journey into art writing through an Arts theory degree, writing art statements, and the importance for artists to be professionals. Thanks for speaking to us Emma-Kate.  After volunteering at a little ARI gallery in the Rocks, Emma-Kate decided to immerse herself in the visual language of Australia. In 2015, she embarked on a degree in Art Theory at UNSW and Art & Design in Paddington, Sydney, graduating in June 2018. Since then sh

Mar 23, 2021 • 41:37

Season 3 Episode 52 - Landscape painter Amanda Tye

Season 3 Episode 52 - Landscape painter Amanda Tye

Thanks so much to Amanda Tye the Landscape painter who's dreamy whimsical tones, evocative of the landscape as seen through a slumber’s daze, Amanda Tye captures Sydney’s water’s edge in acrylic and oil on canvas. Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the artist is inspired by the natural world as a way to escape and retreat from the busyness of everyday life—her works inspire us to be in the moment.Tye studied Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales, graduating in 2000. She then went on to

Mar 16, 2021 • 49:47

Season 3 Episode 51 - Interview with artists, Penny Sadubin, Anne Richmond and Tim Rushby-Smith

Season 3 Episode 51 - Interview with artists, Penny Sadubin, Anne Richmond and Tim Rushby-Smith

We interviewed 3 artists who are putting on an exhibition at the Hazlehurst gallery exhibition Space. Their exhibition entitled, Interconnected21, shows 4 artists, Penny Sadubin, Tim Rushby-Smith,  Anne Richmond and Leanne Waterhouse, and their response to the conservation of the environment. Triggered by the devastation of the bushfires on the South Coast the group, a husband and wife and old friends from art school, decided to put on a show at the exhibition space at the Hazelhurst regional ar

Mar 9, 2021 • 55:03

Season 3 episode 50 - Tonee Messiah - legend Abstract Artist and Teacher

Season 3 episode 50 - Tonee Messiah - legend Abstract Artist and Teacher

Thanks to our guest this week the awesome calm, warm, artist and teacher Tonee Messiah. We really enjoyed visiting Tonee's studio in Marrickville. She is in a space with a group of other artists and near the amazing Reverse Garbage. Tonee majored in painting at Sydney college of the Arts. Tonee's can be described as an Abstract artist - she is using colour shape and line and surfaces to deepen space.  She is a very slow maker - she spends a lot of time looking and she has an amazing practise whe

Mar 2, 2021 • 1:06:02

Season 3 Episode 49 - Christine Webb

Season 3 Episode 49 - Christine Webb

We had a wonderful time with Christine at her house in Birchgrove where Fiona and I were treated to a beautiful homemade lunch with Christine and her husband, Marius. What a generous and lovely couple. Their house is full of amazing art, painted by Christine or collected over the years making it a treasure trove of curiosities.Christine is a full time working artist, exhibiting regularly in solo and group shows and teaches workshops too. Busy lady. Check out her website for more information. 'I

Feb 23, 2021 • 56:48

Season 3 Episode 48 - Karen Stamper mixed media artist from the UK

Season 3 Episode 48 - Karen Stamper mixed media artist from the UK

This weeks podcast was recorded on zoom - we talked to the mixed media Artist Karen Stamper who is based in the UK and is currently in lockdown in the UK. You can find out about Karen's workshops and work on her website. https://karenstampercollage.comfind out about Karens courses on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/karen_stamper_collage/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/concertinasketchbooks/?hl=enShout out to the girls at Art Juice - https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=ar

Feb 16, 2021 • 46:12

Season 3 Episode 47 - Kathryn Dolby talks about her painting, her young daughter and her 100 year old home studio and her practise

Season 3 Episode 47 - Kathryn Dolby talks about her painting, her young daughter and her 100 year old home studio and her practise

Kathryn Dolby is a delightful young artist who chatted to us about her painting practise, being a mother and how her daughter inspires and influences her work from showing her new and beautiful colours to mix and watching her intuitive mark making. check out her work on her website https://www.kathryndolby.comor her instagram https://www.instagram.com/kathryndolby/?hl=enKathryn lives in a beautiful space in the Northern Rivers and works in a 100 year old studio that used to be a blacksmiths spac

Feb 9, 2021 • 1:10:51

Season 3 Episode 46 - Mike Staniford

Season 3 Episode 46 - Mike Staniford

Our first guest of 2021 is the wonderful and prolific artist, Mike Staniford. We recorded this on zoom in January lockdown so bare with us for sound. We also talk about an artist who can't be named, this is Debbie Mackinnon, Mikes Wife! We have interviewed Debbie not he podcast and Fiona is always dropping her name so that is the running joke! Mike Staniford is a contemporary Australian artist, inspired by the bold colours of nature and the celebration of its shapes and forms. Mike’s paintings a

Feb 2, 2021 • 1:01:21

Season 2 Episode 45 - Katie Eraser the most colourful artist we have chatted to so far

Season 2 Episode 45 - Katie Eraser the most colourful artist we have chatted to so far

Thanks to Katie Eraser for chatting to us about her art practise. We recorded this before we went into lockdown in Sydney - little did we know we were going to be in isolation in the Northern Beaches when this dropped. You can find out more about Katie on her website https://www.katieeraser.com/bioKatie's show was at the new Michael Reid Direct art gallery in Newport Her recent show was called ''The imagined attractions of Elsewhere' it explores what it is to be human, what it is to experience l

Dec 29, 2020 • 59:47

Season 2 Episode 44 - James McGrath

Season 2 Episode 44 - James McGrath

We had a great chat with James McGrath in his studio In Sydney, a former textile warehouse,  he shares with his architect wife, Catherine. We spoke to James about his art world upbringing, (his mum Is art critic and author Sandra McGrath), his time spent with Arthur Boyd and baroque painter Patrick Betaudier, his video Installation work and much more. James Is a very generous and candid person who we could have talked to all day about all art matters, let's hope we can catch up again soon and li

Dec 22, 2020 • 1:06:15

Season 2 Episode 43 - Paul Bacon Sculptor

Season 2 Episode 43 - Paul Bacon Sculptor

Paul Bacon has been very kind and humble to us at Art Wank! After scheduling an interview with Paul last week, we had a great chat and got to the end of the interview realising I hadn't pressed record! Rookie error. Paul was gracious enough to let us back in to re-record, this time I pressed record and we had an even better chat! Paul Bacon lives in Avalon Beach where we caught up with him at his amazing apartment overlooking the sparkling surf break of South Avalon. Paul is a sculptor using ste

Dec 15, 2020 • 45:37

Season 2 Episode 42 - Richard Claremont the painting Postie.

Season 2 Episode 42 - Richard Claremont the painting Postie.

Thanks to Richard Claremont for a fantastic chat - you can find out more about Richard on his social media page https://www.instagram.com/richard_claremont/?hl=enor on his website https://www.richardclaremont.com/workshops.htmlHis workshops are fantastic and he has an online course currently running. Also look out for upcoming face to face workshops. many thanks Richard.,

Dec 8, 2020 • 59:47

Season 2 Episode 41 - John Bokor

Season 2 Episode 41 - John Bokor

This weeks guest is the amazing artist John Bokor, who kindly spoke to us over zoom from his studio in Bulli. He is represented by King Street Gallery in Sydney,  Nicolas Thompson gallery in Melbourne and Edwina Corlette in Brisbane. John graduated from the National Art School in 1993, with a diploma in Painting, and once again in 2000 with a Bachelor of Fine Art.In 2012, Bokor won the NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize and had four large drawings purchased by the Art Gallery New South Wale

Dec 1, 2020 • 1:03:27

Season 2 Episode 40 - Indivi Sutton

Season 2 Episode 40 - Indivi Sutton

This week we spoke to Indivi Sutton who grew up in New York and has had the most amazing art education from her family and going to a Steiner School.  Indivi is inspired by still life but has changed her practise to simplifying the colour and the form and focusing on the stains. You can find out about Indivi's artwork on her website https://www.no-vacancy.com.au/still-life-1/2020/9/7/indivi-suttonOr check out her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indivisutton/Indivi's work is based around memo

Nov 24, 2020 • 1:04:19

Season 2 Episode 39 - Amber Creswell Bell

Season 2 Episode 39 - Amber Creswell Bell

This week we spoke to art curator and writer extraordinaire,  Amber Creswell Bell. We were thrilled Amber drove all the way to Avalon from Thirroul to speak to us (she did visit the new gallery she is curating at Studio Direct Michael Reid Newport too!). We had the best chat about curating, writing books, fitting it all in with kids, choosing artists, advice on buying art, being an enthusiastic creative hustler and much more. Her first book, Clay, published by Thames & Hudson, released October 2

Nov 17, 2020 • 48:22

Season 2 Episode 38 - Marisa Purcell abstract artist extraordinaire ...

Season 2 Episode 38 - Marisa Purcell abstract artist extraordinaire ...

This week we were lucky enough to talk to Marisa in her new creative space called Forum in Bondi - we were surrounded by her magical paintings, she shared so many gems and wise words with us. Marisa was kind enough to share tips and tricks and guide us through her art career that has been long and full. You can find out more about Marica by checking out her website and her Instagramhttp://www.marisapurcell.comand https://www.instagram.com/marisapurcell11/?hl=enMany thanks for an amazing chat- ho

Nov 10, 2020 • 1:04:19

Season 2 Episode 37 - Stephen Coburn, Sculptor, Conservator and Musician

Season 2 Episode 37 - Stephen Coburn, Sculptor, Conservator and Musician

We interviewed Stephen Coburn at his amazing studio in the artistic community, Headland Artists, at Georges Heights, Mosman. We had a long chat with Stephen about his father, the artist, John Coburn, his days at the National Art School where he met Reg Mombassa and formed the band, Mental As Anything. We heard some great stories about the bans and his time at art school. Stephen is making sculptures for an upcoming sculpture trail at the beautiful Akuna Bay starting November 15th,  in conjunctio

Nov 3, 2020 • 1:22:03

Season 2 Episode 36 - Ben Tankard Pop art and Penguin Book painter

Season 2 Episode 36 - Ben Tankard Pop art and Penguin Book painter

Thanks for talking to us Ben Tankard you can find out more about his work on http://www.benjamintankard.comor on his instagram https://www.instagram.com/ben_tankard_art/?hl=enBen mentions the painting by Jasper Johns that inspired him check it out here.https://www.google.com/search?q=flag+jasper+johns&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=ALeKk03vgvksBJkImBu-ohPSHH1jzf5MIg:1603767873033&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=N9Nw5PD1f2LJoM%252CwuTT6tbseYy_bM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kTjhVXLxAiVY6JkINCVSHbGfcL5vQ&sa=X&v

Oct 27, 2020 • 38:23

Season 2 Episode 35 - Printmaker and Curator Sarah Montgomery

Season 2 Episode 35 - Printmaker and Curator Sarah Montgomery

Thanks to Sarah Montgomery for talking to us about all things printmaking, curation, and art materials .. have a listen its a fascinating podcast that you will hopefully learn from. You can check out Sarah's work on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahjeata_montgomery/she is part of the fabulous Sydney Road Galleryhttps://sydneyroadgallery.comand runs Artsmart in Seaforthhttps://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=artsmart+seaforth&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8The artists Sarah mentioned were

Oct 20, 2020 • 1:10:28

Season 2 Episode 34 - Jaimee Paul

Season 2 Episode 34 - Jaimee Paul

Thanks to artist, Jaimee Paul, who spoke to us from her Brookvale studio this week. New Zealand born, Sydney based Artist, Jaimee Paul‘s main subject matter is animals. Both large and small inspired by her personal interactions as a child and overseas travels; ‘they have such personality, they’re so complex and every one is so different. I try to uncover their spirit… If only they could talk!’ Art has the power to evoke emotions from audiences not usually partial to stare inside the eyes and sou

Oct 13, 2020 • 56:11

Season 2 Episode 33 - Wanda Comrie spoke to us all the way from WA

Season 2 Episode 33 - Wanda Comrie spoke to us all the way from WA

This weeks guest is the fine artists Wanda Comrie. She is from Western Australia and is self described as an emerging creative who's practise encompasses observational realistically rendered compositions. Responding to shadow play in domestic scenes and locally found botanicals, she reflects the beauty and complexity that everyday living can provide. Wanda sells very well via Instagram all over the world and was kind to share with us some of her ideas and processes. Check out he work on the foll

Oct 6, 2020 • 44:06

Season 2 Episode 32 - Alexandra Plim

Season 2 Episode 32 - Alexandra Plim

Art wank had a wonderful chat with the amazing Alexandra Plim. She is an hilarious multi-talented lady, mum, actress and artist. She has packed a lot into her world and after deciding to start painting 4 years ago she has an incredible following. Her work is fresh and fluid using lots of paint and lovely mark making. Alexandra has so much creative energy and started selling her work in the local Marrickville food markets when the canvases started piling up at home. We talked to her about working

Sep 29, 2020 • 1:03:41

Season 2 Episode 31 - Neil Ernest Tompkins talks to us about his work - chEck out his show

Season 2 Episode 31 - Neil Ernest Tompkins talks to us about his work - chEck out his show

This week we spoke to Archibald finalist 2020 Neil Ernest Tompkins about his art and all sorts of current affairs, we hope you enjoyed the chat. Neil is currently showing in a show at titled 'Now here nowhere' , its is on from 15th to 27th September at Maunsell Wickes Gallery, on Glenmore Road in Paddington. https://maunsellwickes.com/exhibitions/You can see his work on his website https://www.neiltomkins.com/blog/now-here-nowhereor his social media https://www.instagram.com/neil_ernest_tomkins/

Sep 22, 2020 • 59:32

Season 2 Episode 30 - Joanna Gambotto

Season 2 Episode 30 - Joanna Gambotto

We were thrilled to find out Joanna Gambotto lives in Avalon so we could easily visit her studio and see in person her amazing work! Her huge drawings are a sight to be seen, done in charcoal on paper depicting interiors from Hill End cottages on her recent residency there. We spoke to her about all aspects of her art career including her stint at National Art School. Joanna also makes beautiful etchings and makes ceramics too! She is a versatile and talented artist and we cant wait to see what

Sep 15, 2020 • 35:29

Season 2 Episode 29 - Photographer Sally Mayman

Season 2 Episode 29 - Photographer Sally Mayman

Photographer Sally Mayman came and spoke to us about her commercial and personal photography practise - she was a joy to be with so thank you Sally for telling us so much about your inspirations and how your environment and experiences have effected your work. We had such a fabulous chat, she is full of energy and passion, we so enjoyed learning about how photography has been her life long passion and how she juggled motherhood and creativity. Sally is an artist in residence at Barrenjoey high S

Sep 8, 2020 • 1:14:19

Season 2 Episode 28 - Ben Waters landscape artist

Season 2 Episode 28 - Ben Waters landscape artist

Artist Ben Waters https://www.bensartworld.com/ has just had a sell-out show at https://michaelreidstudiodirect.com.au/ in Surry Hills and kindly talked to us in his Avalon home. Ben grew up on the Northern Beaches and the landscapes of Barrenjoey inspire his beautiful work, particularly his new series of work, an emotional response to his surroundings. Ben is also a Visual Art and Design Technology teacher at Stella Maris College in Manly. Ben is on the https://www.pittwaterartiststrail.com.au/

Sep 1, 2020 • 52:12

Season 2 Episode 27 - Local artist Karen Hick who was very generous telling us about her methods and made scones for tea

Season 2 Episode 27 - Local artist Karen Hick who was very generous telling us about her methods and made scones for tea

Karen Hick was very kind to talk to us about her methods and painting practise - she was very detailed about her techniques. You can see her work on her instagram or atDu Moulin Gallery https://www.dumoulingallery.com.auShe is also represented by the Art gallery AGOPB  https://www.instagram.com/artgalleryonpalmbeach/ Karen also works at the fabulous Avalon fabrics store go visit her there for all your haberdashery needs http://www.avalonfabrics.comKaren is one of the founding members of the Pitt

Aug 25, 2020 • 1:15:49

Season 2 Episode 26 Todd Fuller - Artist and lover of drawing and animation

Season 2 Episode 26 Todd Fuller - Artist and lover of drawing and animation

Fiona has a big crush on Todd's work and was a complete fangirl in this episode and we even talked about Frozen 2, so this episode has got it all!!Todd is a Sydney based artist, curator and performance collaborator. With a practice that integrates sculpture, moving image, performance and painting, Todd Fuller is, at his core, a draughtsman. Underpinning all aspects of his practice is a love of drawing and a belief in its power as a democratic medium to connect, engage and delight audiences. A gr

Aug 18, 2020 • 56:45

Season 2 Episode 25 - Ceramist Sophie Nolan welcomes us into her studio.

Season 2 Episode 25 - Ceramist Sophie Nolan welcomes us into her studio.

Thanks to Sophie Nolan for welcoming us into her studio and for showing us her beautiful work based around the female form. You can learn about Sophies work on her instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sophie_ceramics/?hl=enSophie studied at Tafe in Hornsby Sophie works with a stone clay that is called Special Clay it can be bought at any art store. She is influenced by the female form and inspired by Matisee and Brett Whiteley.  Sophies pieces Mother and child can be viewed on instagram https://w

Aug 11, 2020 • 1:15:49

Season 2 episode 24 - Laura Jones

Season 2 episode 24 - Laura Jones

We nearly wet ourselves when artist, Laura Jones said yes to being interviewed by Art Wank! She is one of our favourite artists so we were beyond excited. We had the best chat with Laura about art school, her studio, her love of colour and much more. Her current exhibition is running at Sophie Gannon Gallery in Melbourne called, 'The Listening Ship', is a body of work showcasing her time spent in Antarctica on a research vessel. https://sophiegannongallery.com.au/She has an upcoming solo show at

Aug 4, 2020 • 1:00:10

Season 2 Episode 23 - Catherine Cassidy

Season 2 Episode 23 - Catherine Cassidy

Thanks for listening to this weeks podcast we were lucky to be able to visit the amazing artist Catherine Cassidy in Cronulla who told us about her no fear attitude to painting from her early days of painting in oils to her current practise of using anything that works. Catherine Cassidy's work can be found on her website https://catherinecassidy.studioor on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/catherinecassidyartist/?hl=enJulie and I spoke of our online classes we have just finished at https

Jul 28, 2020 • 1:15:49

Season 2 Episode 22 - Leonie Barton

Season 2 Episode 22 - Leonie Barton

This week's episode Is with he wonderful Avalon based artist Leonie Barton. You may know her around the Northern Beaches for her ephemeral artworks, arranging natural materials Into beautiful artworks. We had a great conversation via zoom about her paintings, health constraints on her work and Leonie's past work for the photographer Anne Geddes and much more...Thanks Leonie!leoniebarton.com annegeddes.comcuratorialandco.com

Jul 22, 2020 • 59:12

Season 2 Episode 21 - Richard Briggs Architect and drawing addict tells us about his drawing adventures

Season 2 Episode 21 - Richard Briggs Architect and drawing addict tells us about his drawing adventures

Thanks to Richard Briggs for talking to us about your drawing life and your career in Architecture. He kindly answered our questions on Zoom from his office in Redfern hence the city sounds. Thanks for bearing with us with the sound fingers crossed we get the grant soon so we can get some sound equipment. Richard is a multi talented artist who can be found on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardbriggs_artist/?hl=enor his website https://www.richardbriggs.com.auRichard has a degree in Arch

Jul 14, 2020 • 1:03:26

Season 2 Episode 20 - Blak Douglas

Season 2 Episode 20 - Blak Douglas

Welcome to episode 20 -We were beyond excited to interview the wonderful artist, Blak Douglas, at his Marrickville studio last week. Blak Douglas was born in Western Sydney to a Dhungatti Aboriginal Father and Caucasian Mother, Blak Douglas was trained in illustration & photography and became self–practiced in painting. Blak Douglas is also a classically trained Yidaki player performing nationally and internationally accompanying the likes of Albert David, Christine Anu, Gondwanna Voices, Paul J

Jul 7, 2020 • 1:07:24

Season 2 Episode 19 - meet artist Susie Dureau at her so tidy studio

Season 2 Episode 19 - meet artist Susie Dureau at her so tidy studio

Thanks for listening to this episode it was so inspiring to meet and talk all things creative with artist Susie Dureau. Susie is represented by Curatorial and CoHere is Susie's latest artist statement .Observations of light and atmosphere are central to my creative practice and while my paintings are landscape based, they are much more than literal depictions of the wilderness. They speak also of the wildness and primal nature in us. In painting I seek to define that moment when a human being i

Jun 30, 2020 • 1:05:46

Season 2 Episode 18 - Peta Morris

Season 2 Episode 18 - Peta Morris

Today's episode we speak to the wonder woman, Peta Morris, the artist, musician, teacher and more....! We had such a great chat with Peta, encompassing many parts of her artistic life Including her one-woman musical, Baggage Limit, she wrote for Adelaide Fringe Festival. Peta Is a very Inspirational woman and her work with kids at The Kid Creative, an art school In Brookvale she founded, is remarkable. Thanks for listening!If you would like to find out more here are the links below - Peta Morris

Jun 23, 2020 • 1:12:52

Season 2 Episode 17 - Nicola Woodcock talks to Art Wank

Season 2 Episode 17 - Nicola Woodcock talks to Art Wank

Welcome to Season 2 of ART WANK - this season we are kicking off with the fabulous artist Nicola Woodcock. You can find her at https://www.nicolawoodcock.com or on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicolawoodcockartNicola has her upcoming show BUSHWALK is opening on 17 - 28 June in Paddington at St Cloche or you can see it online from Wednesday night at 6 pm and you can purchase online and you can check it out at  https://saintcloche.comNicola did the 100 DAY challenge https://www.the100da

Jun 16, 2020 • 44:30

Episode 16 - Libby and Danika from Beachside Bookshop in Avalon

Episode 16 - Libby and Danika from Beachside Bookshop in Avalon

For our last episode of season 1, we talk to the wonderful ladies from @beachside_bookshop in Avalon, Libby and Danika, who provide such an invaluable service to the Avalon community. Their knowledge of books for young and old young is vast and their recommendations are always spot on. During the Covid lockdown, they kept the shop open and provided local delivery, which was a lifeline for many. We asked them why they got into bookselling, their thoughts on book covers, publishing and bookselling

Jun 2, 2020 • 38:39

Episode 15 - Sharon Candy

Episode 15 - Sharon Candy

Artist Sharon Candy http://www.sharoncandy.com.au/home/spoke to us today about her creative practise of painting abstract works - she describes herself as an abstract expressionist landscape painter - she is a great example of turning her side hustle into her full time job. Or you can find her on her instagram http://instagram.com/sharoncandyWe learnt so much from her and are so grateful for sharing her journey with us. Sharon has her studio at Me Artspace http://www.meartspace.com.auSharon Cand

May 26, 2020 • 57:32

Episode 14 - figurative artist Jessica Watts

Episode 14 - figurative artist Jessica Watts

This weeks episode is an interview with Sydney artist Jessica Watts with guest appearance of her dog Kevin. This is a great deep dive into her practise - thank you Jessica for sharing all the details and the business side of being a successful artist. It was a really helpful chat for Julie and I.  She paints stunning figurative mixed media works incorporating vintage wallpaper  The original idea of a Wallflower is a figure sinking into the background she has turned this idea on its head and her

May 19, 2020 • 1:01:29

Episode 13 - Writer and Author Sarah Turnbull on John Russell

Episode 13 - Writer and Author Sarah Turnbull on John Russell

This week we spoke to best selling author and journalist, Sarah Turnbull. As part of her doctorate, she is writing a fiction book based on the life and works of C19 Australian impressionist, John Russell. He was great friends with Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse amongst other contemporary artists. We spoke to Sarah about his fascinating life, why she decided to write about him, his use of colour and his contemporaries. It was such an interesting chat, we learnt so much about John Russell's life and

May 12, 2020 • 58:08

Episode 12 - Interview with the artists Laurie McKern and Petra Pinn from Gallery cats

Episode 12 - Interview with the artists Laurie McKern and Petra Pinn from Gallery cats

Thanks for listening to this episode sorry about the sound quality being a little up and down unfortunately due to Covid-19 we are still interviewing over the internet so its patchy. Also did not edit out some bits as they turned out to be a fun part of the interview - I hope you think so to. Episode 12 was a fab and fun discussion with artists Laurie McKern the awesome painter of people in a realistic style, Laurie has a unique stye and captures an alluring beauty within her paintings and Petra

May 5, 2020 • 1:15:37

Episode 11 - Interview with local ceramicist Brigit Bullen

Episode 11 - Interview with local ceramicist Brigit Bullen

Brigit Bullen Is a charismatic artist living In Avalon, NSW. She used to be a corporate psychologist but 5 years ago a devastating car accident left Brigit with a brain injury and impaired physical ability. We talked to Brigit about her ceramics practice and how It has helped heal her mentally and physically. Her mother Is artist Gail English and we spoke about her Influences on Brigit's art and Iife. Thanks, Brigit, we had a great chat. You might hear some odd noises in the podcast but I added

Apr 28, 2020 • 1:16:02

Episode 10 - Interview with artist and Gallery owner Fiona chandler and Whats occurring?

Episode 10 - Interview with artist and Gallery owner Fiona chandler and Whats occurring?

Thank you to Fiona Chandler for a fabulous chat about her art practise and running the Northern Beach's Sydney Road Gallery.You can see Fiona's work on her website with links to Sydney Road Gallery http://sydneyroadgallery.com https://fionakate.com.auLinks for topics mentioned in this weeks episode The artist residency we talked about can be seen at https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/arts-and-cultureFiona tells us about the surface of her paintings - she talked of a surface call

Apr 21, 2020 • 1:06:50

Episode 9 - Interview with local artists Gemma Rasdall

Episode 9 - Interview with local artists Gemma Rasdall

In this episode Fiona and Julie this week talk over the phone with the contemporary artist http://gemmarasdall.com who is a fabulously and fun youthful artist living the dream of being a full time artist whilst living on her boat full time which is mored in the stunning Pittwater and commuting to her studio on Scotland island. Gemma is an impressionist mixed media  mixed media painter working on sail cloth. Gemma studied at Art college in a BA in Design majoring in Textiles because she did not w

Apr 14, 2020 • 25:59

Episode 8 - Whats occurring part 2

Episode 8 - Whats occurring part 2

Thanks for listening to Episode 8 - What's Occurring part 2. Things mentioned this week that you might like to see or listen to are :1. Check out Fiona's new instagram and please follow her for all the information about her new improved art school - http://instagram.com/norulesartschool2. Justin Mortimer artist http://instagram.com/justinmortimerartist3. Sally Mayman is artist in Residence at Barrenjoey high is going to be make http://instagram.com/sallymayman 4. Podcasts recommended are F

Apr 10, 2020 • 27:00

Episode 7 - continuing the theme of the season talking to artists - this week an interview with artist and teacher Rachel Carroll

Episode 7 - continuing the theme of the season talking to artists - this week an interview with artist and teacher Rachel Carroll

This weeks episode is an interview with local Northern beaches environmentalist artist Rachel Carroll http://rachelcarroll.com.auThe audio on this episode is a bit noisy - thanks for bearing with us whilst we navigate these Covid-19 times with houses full of kids and husbands and by the sound of it a lot of birds... Items and topics mentioned in this episode:We asked Rachel do we need to go to art college? Rachel talks about how it helped her believes it will develop us as artists. She describes

Apr 7, 2020 • 40:58

Episode 6 - Julie and Fi inspire each other and try to get each other motivated - launch new segment WHATS OCCURRING

Episode 6 - Julie and Fi inspire each other and try to get each other motivated - launch new segment WHATS OCCURRING

Thanks for listening to Episode 6 - What's Occuring. Fi's Recommendations fOR Julie Your inner critic is a big jerk http://daniellekrysa.comArt and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland Parenting podcast This Glorious Mess https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/CHALLENGE of the week for JULIE is draw a self portrait of yourself whilst your eyes closed - with one hand you feel your face and the other make marks and slow down your draw getting into the nitty gritty of your face. For

Apr 3, 2020 • 24:14

Episode 5 - interview with abstract artist Jan Cristaudo talking about her art and how to promote a show

Episode 5 - interview with abstract artist Jan Cristaudo talking about her art and how to promote a show

Many thanks to http://jancristaudo.com.au Jan Cristaudo for talking to us today about how she puts together a solo art show and how she promotes herself.Some of Jan's marketing strategies she mentioned :http://pittwaterlife.com.au local free magazine Pittwater Life http://artgallery.nsw.gov.au to find the Look magazinehttp://theartshopmonavale.com.au the art shop at Mona Vale promotes her shows and workshops which she runs thereJan also mentioned http://asoc.net.au the Art society at Canberra CO

Apr 1, 2020 • 29:05

Episode 3... Covid-19 cultural survival guide - What's on

Episode 3... Covid-19 cultural survival guide - What's on

Thanks for listening to our special episode of what's on in the creative world We hope you are all keeping as safe as you can and hope these creative suggestions help us get through unpresidential times together If you have any suggestions that we can share with our listens please go to Our instagram page and send us a link or ART w**k http://instagram/art.w**k Things mentioned in this episode :Live streams of music on all major platforms look up # of your favourite artistsKeep in touch with fri

Mar 25, 2020 • 17:01

Episode 4 - Interview with artist Debbie Mackinnon about how to find a gallery for a show and entering art prizes

Episode 4 - Interview with artist Debbie Mackinnon about how to find a gallery for a show and entering art prizes

In this episode Fiona and Julie this week talk over the phone with the contemporary artist http://debbiemackinnon.com who answered so many of our questions about how to take those next steps towards having an art show outside of your local areas. Debbie helps unpack the myths and gives great advise to emerging artists Fiona Verity and Julie Nicholson and helps them to see that you need to be brave and plan ahead. In the midst of the global crisis of Covid-19 it was fabulous to be able to connect

Mar 25, 2020 • 44:12

Episode 1 - Meet Artists Fiona Verity and Julie Nicholson

Episode 1 - Meet Artists Fiona Verity and Julie Nicholson

Welcome to our new podcast with artist http://fionaverity.com.au and Julie Nicholson. Come along for the ride with two comical, curious artists talking about there creative journey and hear them interviewing artists, teachers and all the creatives they can find to guide them within the arts community and discussing the art world.  In this episode we launch season one which will be an insight into what it takes to work towards and create an visual artist solo show - Fiona and Julie will be interv

Mar 19, 2020 • 36:29

Episode 2 - What do artists do all day?

Episode 2 - What do artists do all day?

In this episode we ask the question What do Artists do all day?Come along for the ride and find out in this weeks episode what artists Julie Nicholson and Fiona Verity do all day in their art studios and enjoy the surprise visit they make to talk to local artists Vanessa Ashcroft http://instagram.com/vanessaashcroft and Catriona Pollard http://theartofweaving.com.au at the new art gallery in Palm Beach Sydney  http:/artgalleryonpalmbeach.com.auMentioned in this weeks episode :BBC tv shows What d

Mar 19, 2020 • 41:10

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