Conversations from the Collection

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. Find new episodes here or on your favourite podcast listening app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.