Send us a Text Message. 'Mook Simpson, a Sydney artist known for his unique blend of humour and quiet social commentary, is about to launch his latest exhibition, "Pretty Unsettling," at Damien Minton Presents. The show features a collision of iconic Australian landscapes and fantastical creatures, challenging perceptions of history and memory. Simpson's studio practice reimagines classic works from the Heidelberg School, inserting unexpected monsters into these beloved Australian scenes. This results in works that are both familiar and strangely unsettling, prompting viewers to question their ..read more

We interviewed Tony Twigg, artist, who has been running Slot Window Gallery for 25 years! We had a great chat with Tony about his art practice, running the gallery and the art world. The current exhibition at Slot is a collaboration between tony and artist Alfredo Aquilizan which runs until 5th July 2024. Thanks Tony, we appreciate your time.  ..read more

Amanda Penrose Hart is an artist, represented by King Street Gallery, Sydney, Phillp Bacon in Brisbane and Yallingup Gallery in WA.  Thanks for talking to us and for the wonderful lunch at your place!  'Brisbane born artist Amanda Penrose Hart is predominantly a landscape painter. Penrose Hart graduated from Queensland College of Art in 1983 with a Diploma of Fine Art, and then again from Griffith University in 1991, with a Bachelor of Visual Arts. Travelling, and en plein air practice is intrinsic to Amanda’s work; she extrapolates the significance of a place through her work. Dr A ..read more

Thanks to this weeks guest on the podcast, Zoe McPhail Prineas, an MFA student that Fiona met at NAS. we interviewed her at her solo show at Laila gallery in Sydney.  'Zoë graduated from the National Art School in Darlinghurst in 2023, having completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, Zoë was awarded the Bird Holocomb Foundation Master of Fine Art Scholarship. Her postgraduate studies in a Masters of Fine Arts will commence in 2024. “Art has always punctuated my life, though it wasn’t until I went to NAS [The National Art School] that it became my domina ..read more

Fiona and I are currently showing at Stella Downer Fine Arts Gallery in Waterloo, NSW, and so we thought it was a great opportunity to speak to Stella about her illustrious career as a Gallery Owner and Art Valuer. Our work is on show until June 8th 2024.  'Stella Downer is a respected art dealer, consultant and valuer. Stella has worked with leading contemporary galleries for over thirty years. Stella was the manager in Sydney of Roslyn Oxley 9 gallery, Macquarie Galleries and Australian Galleries before opening her own gallery in 2001. ​Previously Stella has worked in the auction indust ..read more

Many thanks to Armando for such a great chat on the podcast we really appreciate hearing about your art practise and how you have developed your career. Find Armando on his website https://armandochant.com or social media https://www.instagram.com/armando_chant/?hl=en ..read more

Thanks to Nick Vickers for speaking to us from See Street Gallery at Meadowbank TAFE.  Phillip Martin's exhibition, 'Paintings 1952-1972', is on at See Street until 16th May.  'Nick Vickers BA Visual Art, Dip. Ed, M.Art Admin Nick Vickers has been involved in the Australian art industry for over 30 years when he established his first gallery through UNSW Art & Design in 1984. Throughout Nick’s career he has championed the works of emerging artists by establishing a number of galleries through universities and art colleges. He has presented, curated and hosted national and inter ..read more

Many thanks to Armando for such a great chat on the podcast we really appreciate hearing about your art practise and how you have developed your career. Find Armando on his website https://armandochant.com or social media https://www.instagram.com/armando_chant/?hl=en ..read more

Thanks to Nick Vickers for speaking to us from See Street Gallery at Meadowbank TAFE.  Phillip Martin's exhibition, 'Paintings 1952-1972', is on at See Street until 16th May.  'Nick Vickers BA Visual Art, Dip. Ed, M.Art Admin Nick Vickers has been involved in the Australian art industry for over 30 years when he established his first gallery through UNSW Art & Design in 1984. Throughout Nick’s career he has championed the works of emerging artists by establishing a number of galleries through universities and art colleges. He has presented, curated and hosted national and inter ..read more

Many thanks to Jasmine for chatting to us on zoom - great to talk about your art practise. Jasmine is a professional practicing artist whose work is best described as the meeting of exploration and refinement. Jasmine has taken her art to a number of mediums – sculpture, large-scale public works and intimate paintings for private collection. She is not afraid to venture outside an established comfort zone. Whatever her choice of art form, Mansbridge brings a refined and meticulous hand to the work; her deliberation and contemplation are evident at all times.  The work provokes thought an ..read more