In this powerful episode, multidisciplinary artist and writer Carl Gopalkrishnan shares his healing journey, exploring how trauma, art, politics, and personal transformation weave through his life and creative practice. From early wounds to quantum physics research, from Perth’s art scene to AUKUS policy work — Carl’s story shows how “collateral damage” can become restoration through courage, creativity, and truth-telling.
Alongside Kelli Sharp & Geraldine Pillinger, Carl reflects on censorship, belonging, community, geopolitics, and the choice we all face:
🔥 Will you choose love over fear?
🔥 What’s your “wall of fire”?
This episode blends art activism, democratic awareness, personal storytelling, mental health insight, and creative resilience — delivered in the signature hybrid style of StudioZer0: Beyond Survival.
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👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s your “wall of fire”? How do you choose love over fear in your life?
Chapters with Timestamps
* Introduction and Welcome — 2:47
* Discussing Current Events and Trump Administration — 4:11
* The Role and Definition of Artists — 8:04
* Perth Art Scene and Bridge Gallery Memories — 13:42
* Food, Baking, and Creative Expression — 19:22
* Bill Henson Controversy and Australian Art Censorship — 26:32
* Polarization and the Need for Dialogue — 30:33
* Carl’s Artistic Journey and Quantum Physics Work — 37:41
* The Importance of Audience and Creative Freedom — 49:31
* Carl’s Policy Work and Community Engagement — 54:00
* Navigating Political Spaces as an Artist — 58:29
* Future of Governance and Technology — 1:00:19
* AUKUS and Family History — 1:07:28
* Artists’ Role in AUKUS Education and Consent — 1:08:58
* Closing Thoughts and Farewell — 1:12:57
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ARTIST WATCH & REVIEWS
Guest Artist : Carl Gopalkrishnan | Artist Watch: Meet Carl Gopalkrishnan, a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges myth, politics, and lived experience.
His bold visual language invites us to rethink power, identity, and the world we inherit.
https://www.facebook.com/carlgopalkrishnan
https://www.carlgopal.com
SUBSTACK ARTICLES
Obama, AUKUS, and the Myth-Making Machine: Carl Gopalkrishnan’s Art of Resistance
by Kelli Sharp https://substack.com/@artsmartstudiozer0/note/p-179961311?r=4p9e1h&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web
RECIPES - See on SubStack
Bring something warm from your oven and join us at the table for Episode 15.
Guest artist Carl Gopalkrishnan shares his stories this Friday, 28 Nov 2025.
This collection includes:
🍮 Mini Basque Cheesecakes (GF + Wheat-Free)
🍏 Sicilian Apple Cakes
🥐 Swedish Cardamom Bullar
🦐 Seafood Tartlets
🔥 Tandoori Drumsticks
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