Conversations from the Collection – a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast.

In this six part series, each episode will dive into a different collection area of the Newcastle Art Gallery to uncover hidden stories and connect with artists who have contributed to the significance of our diverse collection.

Our first series will include conversations with artists Virginia Cuppaidge, Brian Robinson, Kenji Uranishi, Joan Ross, Tamara Dean and Hilarie Mais.

Enjoy the Gallery's inaugural summer listening program weekly from Wednesday 4 January 2023.

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In our first episode, we speak with one of Australia's foremost abstract painters Virginia Cuppaidge.

This conversation traverses Virginia's time in New York, her relationship to Feminism, and her changing identity as an Australian artist who spent much of her career overseas.

To view Virginia's works of art in Newcastle Art Gallery's collection, visit www.nag.org.au/podcast

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Find new episodes weekly until Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery
Hosted & Produced by Zana Kobayashi
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations
Mixed by Sawtooth Studio

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In our second episode, we speak with celebrated Torres Strait Islander artist and curator Brian Robinson.

This conversation explores some of the major milestones in Brian's career including creating an Australian landmark, designing 'The Parade Track' for the Commonwealth Games in 2018, and his development of a printmaking style that combines traditional cultural motifs and pop culture characters.

To view Brian's works of art in Newcastle Art Gallery's collection, visit www.nag.org.au/podcast

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Find new episodes weekly until Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery
Hosted & Produced by Zana Kobayashi
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations
Mixed by Sawtooth Studio

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In our third episode, we speak with Japanese ceramic artist Kenji Uranishi.

Kenji moved to Brisbane over 18 years ago, and the freedom he experienced away from his home country allowed for an exciting shift within his practice.

In this conversation, Kenji discusses his process within the studio, the two identities he navigates as a Japanese artist living in Australia, and the importance of long-term thinking to overcome failure when working with an unruly medium such as ceramics.

To view Kenji's works of art in Newcastle Art Gallery's collection, visit www.nag.org.au/podcast

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Find new episodes weekly until Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery
Hosted & Produced by Zana Kobayashi
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations
Mixed by Sawtooth Studio

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In this episode, we visit the home of artist Joan Ross, whose vibrant and experimental practice tackles complex themes such as colonisation, capitalism and the environment.

In this conversation, Joan discusses the challenges of working with new technologies and shares the story of how she first came to use animation within her works.

To view Joan's works of art in Newcastle Art Gallery's collection, visit www.nag.org.au/podcast

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Find new episodes weekly until Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery
Hosted & Produced by Zana Kobayashi
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations
Mixed by Sawtooth Studio

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we speak with award winning photographer Tamara Dean.

Tamara has been working with the medium of photography for over 20 years – beginning as a photojournalist with the Sydney Morning Herald before transitioning to a conceptual fine art practice.

Tamara has firmly cemented herself as one of Australia’s most prominent photographers – winning several high-profile national awards, exhibiting worldwide and developing a large online following.

In our conversation, Tamara takes us behind the scenes of key series within her career as she describes the lengths she will go to get each shot – including building an underwater studio in her backyard.

To view Tamara's works of art in Newcastle Art Gallery's collection, visit www.nag.org.au/podcast

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Find new episodes weekly until Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery
Hosted & Produced by Zana Kobayashi
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations
Mixed by Sawtooth Studio

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In this episode, we visit the studio and gallery of sculptor Hilarie Mais.

Hilarie's formative years as an artist began in London, followed by a potent stint in New York during the late 70s. For the last 40 years, she has settled in Sydney and enjoyed a highly successful career from Australia.

Hilarie's practice has been described as a dedication to the grid, with each of her works beginning from this same point. Hilarie has worked within this theme for over 30 years and our final conversation for the season explores how she has been able to maintain her commitment to this singular focus.

To view Hilaire's works of art in Newcastle Art Gallery's collection, visit www.nag.org.au/podcast

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Find new episodes weekly until Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery
Hosted & Produced by Zana Kobayashi
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations
Mixed by Sawtooth Studio

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honour of International Day of People with Disability, we are delighted to release a bonus podcast episode featuring artist Fayen d'Evie.

Fayen d'Evie is an artist with lived experience of low vision who creates installations, publications, and performances. She draws on blindness as a way of understanding the world and navigating uncertainty. She also works closely with arts organisations to improve access and embed disability-led practice.

Recorded live at the Newcastle Writers Festival earlier this year, you will hear Fayen in dialogue with Newcastle Art Gallery Curatorial Lead Peter Johnson - engaging in a conversational strategy Fayen terms 'blundering'. This experiment will take listeners across vast and varied topics including how we might begin to decentre sight within the arts, all the way to how we might understand alien languages and the impact of nuclear power on deep time, and even touching on the indecipherable language of the ancient Minoans.

To view the images from Fayen's slideshow, visit our website nag.org.au/Podcast/FayendEvie

Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Season Two launching from Wednesday 10 January 2024.

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