SALA Podcast

SALA Podcast episodes:

• 10.12.2023

  2023 SALA Feature Artist: Helen Fuller

  In this episode, Steph catches up with Helen Fuller in the artist’s home studio. Steph asks Helen about the range of mediums she has used over the years, what it’s like to have a book published about her career, and...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Artist Interview: Monika Morgenstern

  In this episode, Steph catches up with artist Monika Morgenstern. They chat about the overarching theme of mysticism in her work, and what kind of materials she uses to explore something so intangible. They trace spiritual moments across her life,...

  
• 08.18.2023

  Artist Interview: Ian Gibbins

  Steph catches up with artist Ian Gibbins in this special science-themed episode presented in partnership with Inspiring SA. They chat about Ian's work as scientist and how it informs his art, and some surprising parallels between the fields of science...

  
• 08.06.2023

  Artist Interview: Kaspar Schmidt Mumm

  In this episode, Steph catches up with multidisciplinary artist Kaspar Schmidt Mumm. They throw back to his mother's artistic influence, and trace that framing of art as a vehicle for bigger things through to his latest exhibition, Rockamora. Tune in...

  
• 04.30.2023

  Artist Interview: Kasia Tons

  In this episode, Steph catches up with artist Kasia Tons in her cosy Adelaide Hills studio. They talk about her early days in the textile industry, the labour-intensive nature of her work, and how her work calls for a re-examining...

  
• 03.31.2023

  Artist Interview: Chris De Rosa

  In this episode, Steph catches up with artist Chris De Rosa in her home studio in Port Elliot. They chat about how she found her way to art-making, the versatility of paper as a material, her recent exhibition Seaweeding, and...

  
• 02.09.2023

  Artist Interview: Anna Horne

  Steph catches up with sculpture artist Anna Horne ahead of her exhibition Colour Me Soft at Hugo Michell Gallery. A bit of reminiscing about her first outdoor exhibition reveals how Anna found her way to using concrete in her work...

  
• 01.24.2023

  Artist Interview: Shirley Wu

  Steph catches up with artist Shirley Wu, who is known for her glass sculptures containing coloured oils. They chat about how her work is informed by previous training in aromatherapy and bodywork, and ultimately underpinned by mindfulness. Shirley is currently...

  
• 12.30.2022

  Artist Interview: Caitlin Möhr

  Steph catches up with self-taught painter Caitlin Möhr after a busy year that included her debut solo exhibition ‘An Introspective Journey’ at Collective Haunt. Transcript of this episode [PDF] Show Notes cadaver (noun) a deceased human body that is used to study anatomy introspection...

  
• 12.09.2022

  Artist Interview: Ash Tower

  Steph catches up with artist Ash Tower during the exhibition Studios 2022 at Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE).  They wax poetic about knowledge systems – from library shelves and scientific journals to the honor board at the RSL – which may sound...

  
• 10.21.2022

  Artist Interview: Ruby Allegra

  Steph catches up with Ruby Allegra ahead of their solo exhibition ‘From My Room’ at Newmarch Gallery. Fittingly, their chat takes place in Ruby’s room, where they discuss the concept of the bed as a workspace, (a key theme of...

  
• 09.23.2022

  ACSA Artspeak: Julia Robinson

  Andrew Purvis sits down with Julia Robinson to discuss her exhibition The Beckoning Blade at Hugo Michell Gallery during SALA Festival. From scythes to smocks, the Burry Man to the Wicker Man, witchfinders and gourdfathers; tune in to hear about...

  
• 08.09.2022

  2022 SALA Feature Artist: Mark Valenzuela

  Andrew Purvis chats with Mark Valenzuela about his journey as an artist and his current exhibition, 'Still Tied to a Tree' at Adelaide Central Gallery. Tune in to hear about his influences and connections to his practice – from Filipino...

  
• 08.02.2022

  Artist Interview: Josh Juett

  In this episode, Steph catches up with painter Josh Juett (and Winsor the lorikeet) at his homestudio ahead of his show LOST IN THOUGHT at Praxis Artspace. They chat about the early days of his practice (including his first sale,...

  
• 07.26.2022

  Artist Interview: Carly Snoswell

  Steph catches up with Carly Snoswell to talk about her practice and her new show, Day One, at Post Office Projects. They trace the development of her practice from learning to sew as a kid, through art school, residencies, and...

  
• 07.26.2022

  25 Years of SALA Festival

  To celebrate this anniversary year, we handed the microphone over to you! Hear from people who have connected with SALA Festival over its 25 years and what it means to them.

  
• 07.20.2022

  ACSA Artspeak: Catherine Truman

  Catherine Truman joins Andrew Purvis to discuss the dynamics of artist residencies, the importance of a self-imposed 'pause', the desire to artistically locate the person behind their research, and the beginnings of her work from her time in residency at...

  
• 06.28.2022

  ACSA ArtSpeak: Rosina Possingham

  Andrew Purvis catches up with Rosina Possingham to chat about her intricate photographic processes (that dote on old and new technology), collaboration, and 'the Patch' - a body of work recently exhibited at Praxis Artspace inspired by Lefevre Park/Namtu Wama....

  
• 05.31.2022

  ACSA ArtSpeak: Tom Borgas

  In this episode, Tom Borgas and Athanasios Lazarou make time to chat about Tom's practice; from feedback loops, to making the unseen seen, and the weather conditions that constitute a 'Tom day'. This talk was hosted by the Adelaide Central School...

  
• 04.29.2022

  ACSA ArtSpeak: Heidi Kenyon

  In this episode, Andrew Purvis of Adelaide Central School of Art speaks with artist Heidi Kenyon as part of the school's ArtSpeak program (recorded live).    Show Notes HeidiKenyon.com @HeidiKenyon.Art NeotericExhibition.com Heidi Kenyon, We shall by morning inherit the earth, 2022, Pleurotus ostreatus and citrinopileatus, timber...

  
• 04.14.2022

  ACSA ArtSpeak: Jess Taylor

  In this episode, Andrew Purvis of Adelaide Central School of Art speaks with artist Jess Taylor as part of the school's ArtSpeak program (recorded live). Tune in to hear about Jess' journey since art school, the ethics of creating artwork...

  
• 02.04.2022

  Artist Interview: Sam Gold

  In this episode, Katya caught up with South Australian ceramic artist Sam Gold at their JamFactory studio. Sam speaks candidly about their journey from art school to the present, including the mentorships and opportunities that informed their exciting trajectory towards interstate...

  
• 01.21.2022

  Artist Interview: Tony Kearney

  In this episode, Steph caught up with photographic artist Tony Kearney at his home in Port Adelaide. Tune in to hear about his journey to photography, his highly-acclaimed portrait work, competing with pigeons for exhibition space in Hart’s Mill, and...

  
• 12.13.2021

  Artist Interview: Jasmine Crisp

  In this episode, Steph catches up with Jasmine Crisp at her home studio in the Adelaide Hills. Jasmine paints across small and large scale, with her narrative paintings discoverable in both gallery spaces and on buildings around Adelaide and beyond....

  
• 11.16.2021

  Artist Interview: Shane Kooka

  In this episode, Steph catches up with Shane Kooka.Shane’s interest in art started at an early age and became an important way for him to connect with culture. Today, Shane works at small and large scale, making his mark on...

  
• 10.12.2021

  Artist Interview: Gemma Rose Brook

  In this episode, Steph catches up with artist Gemma Rose Brook. Gemma is an emerging artist who paints from life, so it was only appropriate that the interview take place cross-legged on the spring grass of Brownhill Creek Recreation Park. Tune...

  
• 08.27.2021

  2021 Audio Tour - Adelaide's Public Art

  Check out the new do-it-yourself audio tour of public art in the City of Adelaide! Join Steph in this meander around the CBD and find out more about the murals, sculptures, and installations that decorate our city. You can listen...

  
• 08.17.2021

  Artist Interview: Bridget Currie

  In this episode, Steph caught up with multidisciplinary artist Bridget Currie. Bridget was the inaugural recipient of ACE Open’s newly formed Porter St Commission, and her resulting exhibition, Message from the Meadow, is at ACE Open for this year’s SALA Festival....

  
• 08.10.2021

  Artist Interview: Henry Wolff

  In this episode, Steph catches up with artist Henry Wolff at their studio in Post Office Projects, Port Adelaide. Tune in to hear about Henry’s path from design and fashion to visual art, and the way that empathy and care...

  
• 08.02.2021

  2021 SALA Feature Artist: Roy Ananda

  In this episode, Christina catches up with the 2021 SALA Feature Artist, Roy Ananda. Tune in to hear about the role of fandom and humor in Roy's work, the inspiration behind the 'heart' work that features on the 2021 SALA...

  
• 07.21.2021

  Interview: 100 Barossa Artists

  In this episode, Steph caught up with Renee de Saxe, Kirsty Kingsley, and Rebecca Reynolds, who are the driving force behind the 100 Barossa Artists project that took place in SALA 2020. Tune in to hear about how they managed...

  
• 06.01.2021

  Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property with Charisma Cubillo

  In this episode, Steph talks to Charisma Cubillo, a solicitor at Terri Janke and Company, about Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). ----more---- Show Notes Terri Janke and Company ICIP / Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property ICIP information sheet - ArtsLaw ICIP educational video - ArtsLaw IP...

  
• 05.06.2021

  Curator Interview: Steph Cibich

  In this episode, Steph Fuller chats to Steph Cibich about her practice as an independent curator, and what it was like to win the City of Onkaparinga Contemporary Curator Award as part of SALA 2019. Tune in to hear about...

  
• 03.30.2021

  Artist Interview: Jenna Pippett

  In this episode, Steph asks artist Jenna Pippett about her practice and her new exhibition ‘From Czechoslovakia with Love’ at Post Office Projects. Jenna’s work explores at her maternal family history through moving image, photography, installation and performance. Tune in...

  
• 03.01.2021

  Artist Interview: Jingwei Bu

  In this episode, Steph visits multidisciplinary visual artist Jingwei Bu at her home to talk about her arts practice, and the work in her exhibition ‘Life Maps’ at the Mill.   Show Notes Adelaide Central School of Art Life Maps at the Mill Life Maps...

  
• 01.28.2021

  Artists in Schools: Louise Flaherty & Jane Mant

  In December 2020, Steph caught up with artist Louise Flaherty and educator Jane Mant to talk about their experience of the Schools Artist in Residence Program, presented by SALA Festival in partnership with Credit Union SA. Louise worked with Jane’s...

  
• 12.16.2020

  Revisit: Social engagement and working with communities

  This episode takes us back to the 2018 SALA Forum for the second session of the day: Social Engagement and working with communities, a panel discussion featuring Daniel Connell, Laura Wills and Paul Gazzola.   Show Notes: Youtube video of this talk Christopher Orchard Daniel...

  
• 11.20.2020

  Revisit: The Department of Non-Corporeal Affairs

  This episode takes us back to the 2017 SALA Forum for a Q&A session from The Department of Non-Corporeal Affairs. Andrew Purvis and Sasha Grbich take us through what non-corporeal means, and what necessitates a paranomal research office in the...

  
• 10.29.2020

  Artist Interview: Sundari Carmody

  In this episode, Kate interviews artist Sundari Carmody about her practice, which gives sculptural form to unseen phenomena. Carmody is drawn to research in the areas of dark matter, sleep and the study of nocturnal creatures, and in her work...

  
• 09.30.2020

  Artist Interview: Juanella McKenzie

  In this episode, Kate interviews Port Augusta artist, Adnyamathanha and Luritja woman, Juanella McKenzie. Juanella is the recipient of the Country Arts SA Breaking Ground Award, and speaks to her next steps in developing this work.   Show Notes Juanella McKenzie wins Breaking...

  
• 08.31.2020

  DIY Audio Tour

  This episode actually doubles up as a do-it-yourself Audio Tour! You can follow along in real life with your headphones in, or simply enjoy tuning in like you would any other episode. Hear from Jacinta Koolmatrie as we roam the...

  
• 08.17.2020

  Textiles & Craftivism with Britt Burton & Sera Waters

  Christina talks to Britt Burton, Public Programs Coordinator at the Centre of Democracy, and South Australian artist Sera Waters, about craftivism and textiles in art. Show Notes Centre of Democracy History Trust of South Australia Betsy Greer StitchandResist.com Stitch & Resist - SALA listing Craftivism: A Manifesto/Methodology...

  
• 08.10.2020

  Artist Interview: Cassie Thring

  Steph talks to SA artist Cassie Thring about her practice, her work bringing art to different communities, what it's like to have a space in Floating Goose Studios plus a few words from Olive the dog. Show Notes: cassiethring.com Floating Goose Studios Inc. ACSA...

  
• 07.30.2020

  Artist Interview: Yusuf Ali Hayat

  Steph interviews South Australian artist Yusuf Ali Hayat about his arts practice. Yusuf's Instagram Yusuf's Website British School at Rome – Helpmann Academy Hossein Valamanesh Fran Callen Just Add Water at Collective Haunt Inc On Being an Artist: 11 Actions at Praxis Artspace Music: 'Pinky' by Blue Dot Sessions...

  
• 07.30.2020

  SALA Podcast Trailer

  Welcome to the SALA Podcast! Hear from CEO Kate Moskwa on what to expect from this podcast.Music: 'Pinky' by Blue Dot Sessions via freemusicarchive.org