Willy (Wilamina) Russo

Sydney based, UK born artist Sarah Waghorn and I bonded over a flower - the angel trumpet. And it seems I'm not the only to bond with Sarah over flowers and the way she conveys them in her paintings. What began as an excuse to get away from domestic drudgery has now turned into Sarah's second career. Today we talk about flowers, art prizes, securing her first solo and how the favourite thing in her studio is something she made herself. 

Sarah was due to have her first solo exhibition open today, the 9th of September at Grainger Gallery. However like many artists across the country, and the globe, her show has been postponed. We look forward to seeing it when it can indeed open and by gosh, what a night of celebration and excitement it will be.

Check out Sarah's work @sarahwaghornart.

Artbank is one of the cornerstones of the Australian art scene. Headed up by Director Zoë Rodriguez, each year they search the country to buy 100's of 1000's of dollars worth of art, to lease back out. So if you're an artist, how can you get in on the action? And if you're an art lover, what kind of money do you need to lease a piece of art? And do they even lease to individuals or is it just big corporates?

Zoë and I talk about all this and more in this week's episode of Interview With An Artist.

Follow their work at www.artbank.gov.au or on Instagram @artbankau

This episode has it all. Action, adventure, celebrity encounters (of the art world type at least) and some really beautiful advice about how to decide what you should paint. Carly LeCerf gives us a quick intro to Mt Barker and then shares her stories about painting plein air, coffee inspired initiatives and how her mum helped her secure a show at Michael Reid Murrurundi. Go mum! 

Check out Carly's work on IG @carlylecerf or on her website www.carlylecerf.com

What is the definition of an emerging artist? Does art need to tell a story? How do I know what prizes to apply for? If you have ever asked yourself these questions this episode is for you. I chatted with Amber Creswell Bell, the Program Director for Michael Reid Northern Beaches and the driving force behind this new prize to answer these questions and more.

The National Emerging Art Prize is open for submissions for painting and ceramic works until October 1, 2021. 

Wilamina Russo

Emerging Sydney based painter Shaan Bulha is the creator of a body of work featuring half eaten food. And can I tell you, a half eaten burger has never looked so beautiful. Shaan doesn't classify himself as an artist, he doesn't even classify himself as a painter. In his words, he's just a really patient guy who is good at fixing mistakes. I want you to pay attention to the language Shaan uses. Because he may not call himself an artist or a painter, but I would tend to disagree.

In today's episode we talk about: 

To stay across his journey of culinary delights, follow him on Instagram @half_eaten_australia

This is the final episode for season two, thanks so much for tuning! I will be back with you with season three if a few weeks. 

The NFT market is going wild and you’re a programer who loves art with a good friend how owns a gallery. What do you do? 

Of course you call your gallery friend and say 'What's our plan?'

Georgia Mills is a programmer for a leading Australian software company and Sotiris Sotiriou is the founder and owner of COMA Gallery in Sydney. Georgia could see there was an opportunity to be had and the result is droplt - a new digital marketplace for the acquisition of NFTs planned to be launched later this year. 

Listen in as a complete NFT novice (Willy Russo) peppers the duo with all manner of questions. 

To follow their developments, head over to Instagram @droplt.co 

This episode was pre-recorded earlier in 2021 when dancing at weddings was permitted. Just saying.

Nasim Nasr is an Iranian born artist living and working in Australia. Her story will have you asking, how far would you go for your art? Nasim's art is inspired by her observations of culture and how the things we take for granted in one can spark a powerful conversation in another with her photographic and film work shown to international acclaim and award.

Today's episode covers a range of topics including Nasim's journey to Australia; her first trip to a nude beach and how it sparked a range of idea; and how she found herself accepting an award from Maison John Paul Gauliter in Paris. 

We also talk about our joint passion for getting arts a more regular place in our media, like an art segment in the news perhaps.

Head on over to Nasim's instagram @nasimnasr_art to stay across her work.

Sarah McDonald wears a few hats. Art school owner. Art teacher. Professional artist. South Australian art industry champion. Her landscapes capture the warmth of the surrounding natural environment and the positive energy she feels from being amongst it. Sarah is accomplished, successful and well respected, yet, there is something she feels has alluded her art career to-date. We chat about what that is and why she feels it matters. We also dive into the South Australian art scene and its vibrant community. 

Follow Sarah on instagram @sarahmcdonaldartist

It was art school or bust for drawer and painter Daniel Bodey. The Sydney based artist graduate from National Art School in 2020 and was the recipient of the Troy Quinliven award in his final year. Daniel has developed a distinctive style and has a love for John Brack like I do. 

Head on over to Instagram and follow his work @_bodey_daniel_art_

Sebastian Goldspink is one of the most generous art world figures you'll meet. Along with his roles of opening the new Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf and as curator of the Adelaide Biennial in 2022, he is a constant champion of art and the people creating it. Today he shares with us his thoughts on the roots and evolution of curation and how he sees it relating to him, his approach to opening the Woollahra gallery and selecting the artists to show, and his advice to artists trying to get their work into galleries.

Stay across Sebastian’s work by following the social media channels of:

@agsa.adelaide for The Art gallery of South Australia 

@woollahragallery for the Woollahra Gallery

or even his personal account, @sebastiangoldspink