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In this episode of the Art Wank Podcast, we celebrate the creative brilliance of the 2025 Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize winners. We speak with Renjie Teoh, this year’s Design Prize recipient, whose collaboration with artist Gary Carsley offers a fresh and thought‑provoking take on contemporary design. Although Gary was unable to join us for the recording, his influence and creative partnership with Renjie remain central to their award‑winning project. We’re also joined by Joanne Odisho, the overall Design Prize winner, whose work impressed with its innovation, craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability. Completing the line‑up is Shona Wilson, an artist who has claimed the People’s Choice Award for both 2023 and 2024. Shona reflects on her enduring engagement with nature, sharing insights into her deep connection with the environment, whether rooted in her local surroundings or explored through residencies overseas.

We delve into their award‑winning pieces and take a peek into their creative worlds: from crafting an eggshell lamp, to collecting delicate insect wings, to producing thousands of photocopied prints and transforming them into a vast, immersive installation. Together, these artists embody the ethos of the prize -sustainability, materiality and a profound respect for the environment.

https://www.thearthitects.org/about - Renjie and Gary's collaborative work

https://www.joanneodisho.com/

https://www.shonawilson.com/