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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 Wales. In 2013, he won both the Wilson Art Award and the Eutick Memorial Still Life Award, and in 2016 he won the drawing section of the Muswellbrook Art Prize and the Kings School Art Prize.

We spoke to John about his techniques, time at art school, teaching, his use of colour, entering art prizes and much more. 

Thanks, John, it was a real pleasure to talk to you, we learned so much. 

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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-sutton

Or check out her Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/indivisutton/

Indivi's work is based around memory and feeling

Indivi has studied at Rhode island Summer of Design in New York
https://www.risd.edu

Indivi has been studying a Bachelor of Visual Arts at Sydney college of the Arts
https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/schools/sydney-college-of-the-arts.html

Indivi is the assistant with Antonia Mrljakart
https://antoniamrljakart.com/about

Antonia is in a shared studio area with
Alan Jones https://www.alanjonesonline.com
Felicity
Ashley Frost

Indivi talks about her materials she uses pigments her favourites are Langridge

https://www.thesydneyartstore.com.au/product-group/1028-high-saturate-blue-by-langridge/category/103-acrylic-painting

Indivi is inspired by Rothko https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=rothko+painting&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
and Cy Twomby https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=cy+twombly&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

If like us you did not know the The light and
Space Movement of the 1960's - https://www.theartstory.org/movement/light-and-space/

Larry Bell https://larrybell.com
and James Turell https://mona.net.au/stuff-to-do/james-turrell-amarna

Thanks so much for a great chat .. looking forward to the show at St Cloche.. 

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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 2016, showcases over 50 contemporary ceramic artisans from Australia and abroad.

Amber’s second book, A Painted Landscape, released in October 2018, profiles the diverse work of 50 of Australia’s landscape painters.

2021 will see the release of Amber’s monograph on artist Ken Done, and ‘Still Life’ – a compilation of Australian still-life painters, also published by Thames & Hudson.

Her editorial work has been published in many of Australia’s leading titles.

Check out her website here. 

Thanks, Amber, really enjoyed meeting you and thanks for sharing the knowledge!

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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 Instagram

http://www.marisapurcell.com

and https://www.instagram.com/marisapurcell11/?hl=en

Many thanks for an amazing chat- hope you enjoyed it. 

Fiona and Julie 

 

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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 conjunction with Sydney Road Gallery and D'Albora Marinas. Be sure to check it out, designed for everyone to interact with and touch! Great for a family day out.

Stephen is also a leading conservator and we talked to him about his craft and some interesting information about painting conservation.

We also asked him about a past project he was involved with called, Utes in the Paddock, where artists and the community in Ootha, Central NSW was called upon to turn old utes into artworks. It sounded like such a fun thing to be a part of. 

Thanks for talking to us, Stephen, we could have talked for hours!

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Thanks for talking to us Ben Tankard you can find out more about his work on http://www.benjamintankard.com
or on his instagram https://www.instagram.com/ben_tankard_art/?hl=en

Ben 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&ved=2ahUKEwir6v7y5NPsAhWb4zgGHQAQDoYQ_h16BAgKEAU#imgrc=N9Nw5PD1f2LJoM

thanks for listening .. Fiona and Julie 

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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 Gallery
https://sydneyroadgallery.com

and runs Artsmart in Seaforth
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=artsmart+seaforth&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

The artists Sarah mentioned were

http://australiangalleries.com.au/artists/jorg-schmeisser/

and the books on her bedside were
The intaglio printmaking book

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=intaglio+printmaking+book&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
and The Artist Handbook of materials and Techniques
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-artist-s-handbook-of-materials-and-techniques-ralph-mayer/book/9780571143313.html?source=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjwlbr8BRA0EiwAnt4MTnC1uxzkJhqD4Jqp9bBxt8sTAohMw8N31OHa3l0j7sNQVs3ZJQQ5qhoCReUQAvD_BwE

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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 soul of a furry being. Fostering personal connections between human viewer and animal subject – “I hope to create Art For Purpose leading to positive changes in today’s global climate.”

She is also known for her portraiture and she enjoys working with all mediums from watercolour to oils, always with a touch of realism. Favouring black and white, Jaimee’s illustrations are sensitive and have an uncanny likeness to her subjects.

An exhibiting artist at Melbourne’s inaugural The Other Art Fair Jaimee has taught art classes on Sydney’s Northern Beaches since 2011 and is represented by The Drawing Arm as an illustrator. She was awarded the Royal Doulton and UNSW Art & Design Award in 2014. Her artworks and commissioned pieces are hung in private collections worldwide. In 2016 she graduated with a Bachelor of Design from UNSW Art & Design.

Jaimee is part of  Le Creme Creative Brookvale, Sydney.

Jaimee's website

Her next exhibition Inside Bloom, is with her studio partner, Meg Minkley in November. 

Thanks so much, Jaimee 

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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 following links.

You can find Wanda on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/wandacomrie/

or her website is https://wandacomrie.com

Wanda mentioned the artist Ashley Longshore https://www.instagram.com/ashleylongshoreart/?hl=en

Wanda was the 2019 Frankie magazine Good Stuff awards winner https://www.frankie.com.au

Wanda has won several art prizes check out her website for details.

Wanda's favourite artist tool is a light with a day light globe.

Wanda would love to meet the artist Margaret Olley https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=margaret+olley&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

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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 with kids, her acting life, hot dub time machine, art exhibitions and much more.,...

.Check out her fabulous work on 

https://www.alexandraplim.com/
or
https://bluethumb.com.au/alexandra-plim

Her current exhibition is on at https://www.thewellingtongallery.com/

She would like to visit the studio of https://kendone.com.au/

Thanks so much Alexandra and good luck with your painting and exhibitions.....