Exploring Art, Lithography, and Career Highs with Nicola Hooper
In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, Nicola Hooper dives into her rich career and artistic practices. Discussing her work, which primarily explores the relationship between humans and animals focusing on zoonotic diseases, Nicola talks about her use of lithography, drawing, and multimedia in art. She also reveals her journey from working in newspapers to creating public art and 3D installations, including her extensive touring show. Highlights of the discussion include insights into her PhD experience, the complexities of getting a touring show on the road, and the importance of networking and critique in an artist's life. Nicola's advice to fellow artists emphasizes being authentic, making your own opportunities, and benefiting from a supportive art community.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:30 Nicola Hooper's Artistic Practice
01:43 Exploring Lithography and Techniques
04:30 Journey and Career Highlights
06:24 Concept Development and Inspirations
10:12 Studio Life and Work Balance
14:50 Critique and Resilience in Art
20:34 Touring Show and Opportunities
27:30 Advice for Aspiring Artists
32:21 Conclusion and Where to Find Nicola
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EPISODE SIX: Tiel Seivl-Keevers
In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, host Christina welcomes renowned multidisciplinary artist Tiel Sievel Keevers. They discuss Tiel's expansive career from printmaking, graphic design, and illustration, to embracing various forms of media such as digital art, wood, and photography. Tiel shares her personal journey from being an 'arty kid', her university years, evolving career, and the transition to becoming a full-time artist. She delves into the influences of nature and impermanence on her work, her unique creative process, and the experimental nature that defines her art. The discussion also touches on the challenges and rewards of balancing studio time with family life, the importance of writing for artistic expression, and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists. Tiel's passion for curiosity and her ever-evolving practice are a highlight of this insightful conversation.
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EPISODE FIVE: Anna Krispel
Anna Krispel is a textile, ceramic and jewellery artist who creates objects that question the ethics of our throw away society. Join me as we discuss Anna's path to becoming an artist and her wisdom as a teacher and a maker.
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EPISDOE FOUR: Sam Suttie
Sometimes you meet someone and you just click straight away. Then, life throws all these funny coincidences your way and you become convinced that there are some people you are just supposed to meet. Sam Suttie is one of those people for me.
The South African born painter lives surrounded by nature on Mount Tamborine, and has recently completed 30 days of portraits, which we discuss in this episode.
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EPISODE THREE: Jude Muduioa
In episode three I chat with object maker Jude Muduioa about finding opportunities as an artist, the joys of a group wood firing and making forays into new materials.
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