Breaking Art: The Podcast

Disillusioned by self-driven success culture – Rui left his University architecture degree early to solve bigger problems. “How might my deepest desire meet the world’s deepest need?” With an orientation towards social justice, Rui – and his team at Critical Design – are solving problems by sharing everything they have, [ … ]

Who needs a television, a couch, or even a living room? What a waste of good space. Ever imagined converting an entire room in your house into your creative studio? Today’s guest is painter Sofia Minson, and she’s done exactly that. The biggest, lightest, and most comfortable room in her [ … ]

Inspiration may be closer than you think. Inspired by his surroundings – his love for the sea & surf, or the New Zealand trees and wildlife outside his studio space – Greg is creating Kiwiana-inspired artwork “Observation is outside.”~ Dick Frizzel Today’s guest is renowned for his use of bright [ … ]

“Money can never lead art. You end up with terrible art that no one wants anything to do with.“ Si Moore – artist & photographer – from Bayly & Moore, joins me in the Kombi to discuss Art & Commerce. Turns out they’re pretty happy bedfellows, as long as you [ … ]

Not many people know what they want to achieve in their life now, let alone when they kickstarted a career, let alone in their childhood. For Jordan Rondel – The Caker – it was almost meant to be. Spending time with her grandparents in Paris, cooking, creating breads & pastries, [ … ]

What are you doing in your spare time? Your evenings? Your weekends? Even your daily commute? Are you chilling on the couch? Are you browsing social channels on your phone? Imagine what you could achieve if you used these hours creatively… Children’s book author James Russell was writing books on [ … ]

Stencil Artist Hayley King – better known as Flox (http://flox.co.nz/) is a stencil artist, operating from the Haus of Flox in Auckland: a scapel and a spray can are her creative tools of choice. Flox creates stunning works of art, including hand-painted originals, small affordable prints, laser cut stencils (more [ … ]

Welcome to episode 01 of Breaking Art: The Podcast – the alchemy of Creativity & Commerce – making art vs. making money. I am your host, Jason Naylor, and I welcome you along on this crazy journey. I’m a photographer – specifically, a wedding photographer – running a creative, quirky, [ … ]