In this special episode recorded at the Adelaide Central School of Art, Andrew Purvis talks to 2024 SALA Feature Artist Julia Robinson, and her monograph writers Hannah Kent, Leigh Robb, and Jess Taylor.

They discuss the collaborative process that brought the book to fruition, and how each of the writers used Julia’s work as inspiration for their pieces, particularly her interest in folklore, horror themes and feminism. Julia also delves into working with designer Rachel Harris on the visual representation of the monograph.

In the Q&A section, Julia explains how the book was structured around each of the writer’s interests; the process for creating her sculptures; and the significance of dark themes in her art. Finally, Julia discusses the impact of receiving the Feature Artist award, and the influence and importance of SALA Festival on her career and the opportunities it affords all artists.

Show notes:

• JuliaRobinson.net


• Hannah Kent


• Leigh Robb – Instagram


• Jess Taylor


• Satanic Panic


• Tilberi – Icelandic Folklore


• The Wicker Man (film, 1973, directed by Robin Hardy)


• The Song of Master John Goodfellow


• gourd (fruit)


• The Gourdfather


• Beatrice in the 2020 Adelaide Biennial at Museum of Economic Botany


• Rappaccini’s Daughter


• Scylla – Greek mythology


• Adelaide Central School of Art


• Julia’s monograph at Wakefield Press