Hello and welcome back!! Season 4 of Nitty Gritty is officially here, and I’m so grateful to you for putting me back in your ears.

We’re starting the season with a special one. Berlin-based contemporary artist Hannah Müller-Hillebrand joins me for an insightful chat on the magic, mess, and challenges that have shaped her as a creative. Together, we unpack the freedom at the heart of her work, the early sparks of connection she found online, the shadows of mental health, and how confidence can shine through art even when it feels absent in daily life.

This conversation covers so much, and I’m so grateful to Hannah for bringing such honesty and openness to the pod!

You can find Hannah on insta here: hannah.muehi and here: muehi.art

And see her website here: https://www.muehi.art/

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Thank you for being part of this big, beautiful season of Nitty Gritty!

We’ve heard from so many incredible artists this season, and although they’re all on unique creative paths, some recurring themes carried through these chats. So to wrap things up, we’ve stitched together the nitty gritty bits that echoed across the season!

Thank you to the listeners for your support and to all the artists for sharing so openly! In this episode, you’ll hear (in order of appearance): Abbie Rich, Musonga Mbogo, Julz Beresford, Matt Cauchi, Zoe Grey, Jonni Cheatwood, and Holly Terry ✨

I hope you enjoy this little reflection, and I’ll see you very soon for Season 4!

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This week i chat with abstract painter Zoe grey from Tasmania. This was such a great chat thanks to Zoe for being so open and honest about life an an artist.

Her Solo show with James Makin Gallery in Melbourne Runs from 31st May - 21st June. 10-4pm

https://www.instagram.com/zoe__makes/?hl=en

https://www.zoe-grey.com/about

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This week, I sit down with LA based Contemporary painter Jonni Cheatwood. Innovative in his practice, I was so excited to speak with Jonni and learn more about his avante garde approach to canvas making.

Interweaving mixed media, abstraction and personal narrative, Jonni explores the multifaceted themes of identity, anonymity and memory through his art. Constructing his canvases as quilt-like assemblages of sewn fabrics, his practice is truely unique !

In this episode we discuss what’s involved in his approach and the way his practice has evolved since starting, as well as the reality of low points like doubt, burnout and high expectations.

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This week i sit down with Musonga Mbogo, a visual artist and painter based in Canberra NSW, Australia. We chatted about the importance of paving the way to create the things you want to see in the world, the importance of rushing yourself and using art as a way of finding your own identity as a human and an artist. How location and culture deeply impacts his art practice, and it was so amazing to hear about all the incredible projects he has worked on as well as his insights into how he approaches his creative lifestyle. Such a great chat thank you Musonga for your calming warm spirit!

https://www.instagram.com/musongambogo/

https://www.hake.house/artists/musonga-mbogo

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This week I’m speaking with Julz Beresford, a traditional painter from the countryside of rural New South Wales! Having grown up immersed in the outdoors, Julz’s intent with her work is for the audience to feel engaged with the energy of the landscape and to embody how it feels to be there. We go through what it looks like to be a plein air artist, using your environment for endless inspiration, her philosophy and journey with creating art and the positive effect aging has had on her practice.

Learn about Julz's current exhibition with Michael Reid here. You can find Julz on Instagram here and her website here!

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