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SightlinesSightlines - 03-07-2025 - Show 47 - Alistair Fox - Writing between transience and eternityShow 47 - Alistair Fox - Writing between transience and eternity.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2025-07-0324 minSightlinesSightlines - 05-06-2025 - Show 46 - FE29 Gallery - Cecilia Mickelsen and Megan MickelsenThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2025-06-0526 min
The Peaceful Pirate PodcastFrom Whimsical to Sponge Docks: A fun time in Safety Harbor, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs, FLIn this episode of the Peaceful Pirate Podcast, hosts Mia and Lynn explore a whimsical attraction in Safety Harbor, FL. Then they are off to Dunedin and Tarpon Springs, Florida. They share their experiences visiting Whimsyland, enjoying local cuisine, and discovering unique art and culture in the area. The conversation highlights the charm of the community, the fun of spontaneous adventures, and the joy of exploring local treasures.TakeawaysWhimsyland is a unique and whimsical attraction in Safety Harbor.The Pinellas Trail in Dunedin is a great spot for biking and walking.Local cuisine includes a...2025-05-0540 minSightlinesSightlines - 01-05-2025 - Show 45 - Feathers, Sequins, Vintage Glamour - The Eden Hore CollectionShow 45 - Feathers, Sequins, Vintage Glamour - The Eden Hore Collection - How did a farmer from Naseby come to own one of the most significant collections of 70s and 80s designer dresses in NZ? Fashion historian Jane Malthus discusses the Eden Hore Collection, the enduring appeal of vintage fashion, and the genesis of her stunning new book, Central Otago Couture.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2025-05-0124 minSightlinesSightlines - 03-04-2025 - Show 44 - Margi Robertson on NomD, Imperfection and BeautyThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2025-04-0225 min
The Creative KindNic Dempster- Art FairsIn this episode of The Creative Kind, I sit down with Nic Dempster, a painter from Ōtepoti Dunedin, New Zealand, to discuss NZ art fairs. Nic shares his journey of entering the art fair scene, providing insights into how he chooses which fairs to attend and some of the challenges he’s faced. We discuss the different types of art fairs in New Zealand, the importance of exposure, and the logistical aspects of participating in these events. Nic also shares practical advice for artists, including the importance of having business cards, preparing spiels, handling constructive feedback, and staying energised thr...2025-03-2546 min
Culture 101This is Nom*d: Retrospective look at iconic Dunedin fashion labelIt's been almost 40 years of the iconic Dunedin label Nom*d. Launched in 1986, the label has proudly stayed based in Dunedin for the past four decades. To mark the occasion a retrospective exhibition is being held at Dunedin Public Art Gallery opening Saturday 29 March alled This is Nom*d. Known for its dark aesthetic, vintage and avant-garde style, the exhibition will feature 20 archival looks showcasing Nom*d's evolution and its legendary influence on New Zealand fashion. It'll also highlight the label's deep ties with artists, musicians and filmmakers. Founder, creative director and designer Margi Robertson spoke to Culture 101's Perlina...2025-03-2329 minSightlinesSightlines - 06-03-2025 - Show 43 - Creative Careers in Parallel - Robert ScottShow 43 - Creative Careers in Parallel - Robert Scott is a highly-regarded Dunedin artist and owner of Pea Sea Gallery in Port Chalmers, But he also has a double life as a musician, and was a key figure in the development of the Dunedin sound, as a member of both The Clean and The Bats. Listen to how he's succeefully balanced parallel careers in art and music, and learn more about the unexpected benefits of a childhood with no TV!
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2025-03-0626 min
Abomination Goddess PodcastCopper + Receiving Messages + HerbsCasie Halseth and I are sitting down once a week to help you connect with the "knowing" you have inside of you. The things you can't explain! Casie's an award-winner public speakers who has helped many woman connect with their intuition with guidance and lessons from her experiences, rituals and routines to support your journey, and knowledge to help you understand the powerful tools given to us by nature.Your intuition has helped you out many times whether you know it or not. We're here to give you the words and the actions you need to help...2025-03-0547 minSightlinesSightlines - 06-02-2025 - Show 42 - Eliza GlynnThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2025-02-0626 minSightlinesSightlines - 02-01-2025 - Show 07 - Jane Dodd - Natural History (Replay)Renowned NZ jeweller Jane Dodd talks about her artistic training, the evolution of her career, and her predominant creative themes, including a longstanding fascination with the relative places of humans and animals in the natural world.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2025-01-0223 minSightlinesSightlines - 05-12-2024 - Show 41 - Cooking Together - Miranda Bellamy and Amanda FauteuxShow 41 - Cooking Together - Miranda Bellamy and Amanda Fauteux.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-12-0525 minCulture 101Dunedin artist Kari Morseth is weaving harakeke history back into the city's daily life.Dunedin artist Kari Morseth is weaving harakeke history back into the city's daily life.
The Rope/Walk community art project is centred around the South Dunedin's Rope Walk Building where Morseth has so far woven 68 metres of harakeke rope by hand with the help of many volunteers.2024-12-0115 min
Radio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Author Deirdre Brown on new Māori art history book Toi Te Mana - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Author Deirdre Brown on new Māori art history book Toi Te Mana by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2024-11-0700 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Author Deirdre Brown on new Māori art history book Toi Te Mana - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Author Deirdre Brown on new Māori art history book Toi Te Mana by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2024-11-0700 minSightlinesSightlines - 07-11-2024 - Show 40 - Michele Beevors - Knitting, Death, ExtinctionShow 40 - Michele Beevors is Principal Lecturer in Sculpture at the Dunedin School of Art. Today, she talks to Sally about the moment she realised that she could sculpt with wool, and the incredible creations that followed, including dodos, elephants, life-size giraffe skeletons and more. For Beevors, knitting has become a way of navigating and responding to both personal grief and the wider communal sorrows of species loss. Hear about stunning past exhibitions and new developments in her innovative practice.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-11-0724 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Maggie Covell on Right As Rain exhibition @Dunedin School of Art - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Maggie Covell on Right As Rain exhibition @Dunedin School of Art by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2024-10-2300 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Maggie Covell on Right As Rain exhibition @Dunedin School of Art - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Maggie Covell on Right As Rain exhibition @Dunedin School of Art by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2024-10-2300 minSightlinesSightlines - 03-10-2024 - Show 39 - Jane Marshall Fitzgerald - Dreaming in ColourShow 39 - Jane Marshall Fitzgerald - Dreaming in Colour - Botantical artist Jane Marshall Fitzgerald talks about the personality of plants, being inspired by 17th-century artist and entomologist Maria Merian, and her own personal creative journey from painting in monochrome to dreaming in colour.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-10-0324 minCulture 101Giving the Dunedin Sound a shakeup: The future of the indie Ōtepoti sceneThe Ōtepoti arts scene has long had a gloriously independent fertile, multi-generational, cross art form approach. But is that culture - once famously dubbed the Dunedin Sound - under threat?
Many creatives are concerned. They came of age in the city from the 1980s through to the 2010s, and cite factors like increased rents and noise control provisions as practical threats to space for the city’s arts community.2024-09-0827 minSightlinesSightlines - 05-09-2024 - Show 38 - Walking The Green Belt with Sam FoleyShow 38 - Walking The Green Belt with Sam Foley - Dunedin artist Sam Foley discusses his early career (including seminal time spent touring art collections in Europe), and the inimate and rewarding process of painting commissions. As we approach the 20th anniversary of his iconic Green Belt series, Sam talks about how that series came to life, and his exciting plans to mark the upcoming anniversary.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-09-0524 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Lee Richardson on Blue Oyster Art Project Space Design & Publishing Coordinator role and new exhibitions - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Lee Richardson on Blue Oyster Art Project Space Design & Publishing Coordinator role and new exhibitions by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2024-09-0200 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Lee Richardson on Blue Oyster Art Project Space Design & Publishing Coordinator role and new exhibitions - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Lee Richardson on Blue Oyster Art Project Space Design & Publishing Coordinator role and new exhibitions by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2024-09-0200 minSightlinesSightlines - 01-08-2024 - Show 37 - The Language of FlowersThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-08-0126 minSightlinesSightlines - 04-07-2024 - Show 36 - The Illustrious Career of David ElliotShow 36 - The Illustrious Career of David Elliot - David Elliot is a multi-award winning author and illustrator who lives in Port Chalmers, and draws inspiration from local wildlife and the sea. David talks to Sally about his uncertain start as an artist, how he received some unexpected help from an Antarctic gnome, and his transformative experience as an illustrator for Brian Jacques' best-selling Redwall books.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-07-0424 minCulture 101Weaving culture together in Ōtepoti Dunedin: Margery BlackmanIt’s not possible to consider modern textiles in Aotearoa New Zealand without encountering the advocacy, research, curation and art of weaver Margery Blackman. The same could also be said of the life of many of the cultural institutions of Ōtepoti Dunedin over the past 60 years.2024-06-3023 minSightlinesSightlines - 06-06-2024 - Show 35 - Simon Richardson - Portrait of the ArtistShow 35 - Simon Richardson - Portrait of the Artist - Dunedin painter Simon Richardson was recently the only New Zealander to be a finalist for the coveted Archibald Prize for portraiture in Sydney. He has painted some of this country's most notable artists, writers, academics and sportspeople. Simon talks to Sally about striving for the 'precious' quality of Old Master portraits, and what it's like to work in sittings with his famous subjects, including some much-needed context for his controversial nude of former All Black Anton Oliver.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-06-0626 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Blue Oyster Art Project Space Public Programme & Gallery Manager Beth Garey - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMBeth Garey has been involved in the Ōtepoti art scene for years. Whether that's through her education at the Otago Art School, working at the Bellamy gallery in Macandrew Bay, or her own shows. Being the public programme and gallery manager has increased Garey's art-talk, event and gallery organising savvy.
In the kōrero, Garey touches on the differences of working in a commercial versus non-profit art space and how the art medium affects how they approach making their own art.2024-05-1700 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Local Artist Nick Guilford on 'Ecdysis' Exhibition - Zac Hoffman and Alex Lister - Radio One 91FMNick Guilford thinks very carefully about how he approaches his shows, and Ecdysis is no exception. From show features, such as a communal AUX and claymation shortfilm, to the show mechanics, like the art guide which tells the gallery goer to match names to the art, Guilford has taken a community-first approach.
Located in the large Te Whare o Rukutia space on Princes St, Ecdysis somewhat relies on a community approach because the topics it's tackling, such as deteriorating world politics and humanity's death drive for new technology, need people to come together and kōrero.
2024-05-1700 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Blue Oyster Art Project Space Public Programme & Gallery Manager Beth Garey - Zac Hoffman - Radio One 91FMBeth Garey has been involved in the Ōtepoti art scene for years. Whether that's through her education at the Otago Art School, working at the Bellamy gallery in Macandrew Bay, or her own shows. Being the public programme and gallery manager has increased Garey's art-talk, event and gallery organising savvy.
In the kōrero, Garey touches on the differences of working in a commercial versus non-profit art space and how the art medium affects how they approach making their own art.2024-05-1700 minRadio One 91FM DunedinINTERVIEW: Local Artist Nick Guilford on 'Ecdysis' Exhibition - Zac Hoffman and Alex Lister - Radio One 91FMNick Guilford thinks very carefully about how he approaches his shows, and Ecdysis is no exception. From show features, such as a communal AUX and claymation shortfilm, to the show mechanics, like the art guide which tells the gallery goer to match names to the art, Guilford has taken a community-first approach.
Located in the large Te Whare o Rukutia space on Princes St, Ecdysis somewhat relies on a community approach because the topics it's tackling, such as deteriorating world politics and humanity's death drive for new technology, need people to come together and kōrero.
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Dunedin Film Festival PodcastThe Art of Yes: How Improv Shapes Mary Rachel Quinn’s Acting and Producing CareerShow Notes:Welcome to another exciting episode of the Dunedin Film Festival Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep with Mary Rachel Quinn, a seasoned actor, producer, and improv coach, who shares her journey from the bright lights of commercials to the impactful world of film and television. Mary discusses the transformative power of improv, her passion for the craft, and the beauty of collaborative creation in the entertainment industry.In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:Mary Rachel Quinn’s three-decade journey in the entertainment industry, from her beginnings in commercials to her sign...2024-05-1424 min
UBCNews - Land & PropertyDunedin's Best Roof Painting: Rave Reviews Pour In!In a city renowned for its stunning architecture and picturesque landscapes, maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of rooftops is of paramount importance. Amidst the array of options available, one name has risen to prominence as the pinnacle of roof painting excellence - Dunedin Paint Pro Roofers. https://dunedinpaintproroofers.nz
With a commitment to quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, Dunedin Paint Pro Roofers has solidified its position as the leading roof painting service in Dunedin. Boasting a team of skilled painters, state-of-the-art equipment, and a dedication to excellence, the company has earned the trust and admiration of homeowners...2024-05-1102 minSightlinesSightlines - 02-05-2024 - Show 34 - Margery Blackman: Weaving, LifeMargery Blackman: Weaving, Life - Join us as we celebrate the life and career of one of NZ's most prominent textile artists, Dunedin weaver Margery Blackman, ahead of a major retrospective at DPAG. Curator Elle Loui August describes how the passion, dedication, and irrepressible curiosity of this self-styled "serious amateur" enabled her to become an acknowledged master of her craft, with a lasting impact on the collections of major Dunedin art insititutions, and the development of textile arts nationwide.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-05-0223 min
The All Sport BreakfastEmma Gilmour: Kiwi Rally Driver previews the Otago Rally in DunedinThe Otago Rally is based in the beautiful South Island city of Dunedin and is the first round of the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. This component of the event features New Zealand’s leading competitors in modern, state-of-the-art 4WD turbo rally cars, including the exciting AP4 and R5 rally cars. Kiwi driver Emma Gilmour joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview her hometown event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-1305 min
Creating New Spaces: Interviews with artists redefining spaces through technologyThe collaborative crafting of Motherboard with Vicky Browne and Simon ReeceThis episode is an interview with artists Vicky Browne and Simon Reece about their innovative work, "Motherboard." Merging ceramics with technology, this piece invites viewers to experience interactive sculptures that emit varying tonal frequencies as they hold the objects. The piece was developed for a show called “Underground” that was held at the Blue Mountains Cultural centre from late 2023 to early 2024.
Vicky Browne, an interdisciplinary artist with a background in sculpture, and Simon Reece, a ceramic artist, both hail from the Blue Mountains, Australia. The interview explores the audience’s response to the interaction, and the process of develop...2024-04-0725 minSightlinesSightlines - 04-04-2024 - Show 33 - Bathrooms RevisitedShow 33 - Bathrooms Revisited - Spend too long in the bathroom with recent Frances Hodgkins Fellow Emily Hartley-Skudder. Emily reveals the extent of her fascination with retro toilet fittings, eccentric decor choices, and the deeply suspect art historical tradition of painting naked women getting themselves clean. You will never look at your own bathroom in quite the same way again.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-04-0425 min
Dunedin Film Festival PodcastTransforming Dunedin Through Art and Advocacy with Gregory BradyWelcome to the Dunedin Film Festival Podcast, where we dive into the intricacies of filmmaking, the allure of Dunedin, FL, and the powerful role of the arts in community transformation. In this episode, we sit down with Gregory Brady, a Dunedin original, whose life's work has significantly shaped the local landscape, culture, and the arts scene.In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:Gregory's journey from viewing Dunedin as a "retirement village" to becoming a pivotal figure in its transformation into a sought-after cultural destination.The role of the LGBTQ+ community and the arts in revitalizing do...2024-03-2622 minSightlinesSightlines - 07-03-2024 - Show 32 - Art and Technology Repeat InterviewThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-03-0723 min
Jay Bird WatchingDiscovering Dunedin: A talk with Vice Mayor of Dunedin, Maureen "Moe" FreaneyDiscovering Dunedin: Your Ultimate Spring Training Destination! ⚾🌞 #DunedinBaseballGetawayThis week we are set to explore the charming city of Dunedin, Florida, the beloved Spring Training home of the Toronto Blue Jays since 1977. We talk with Vice Mayor Maureen "Moe" Freaney on how the City of Dunedin and the #Toronto #BlueJays formed the perfect marriage. 🏟️ Blue Jays' New Digs:🏠 Dive into the history and evolution of the Blue Jays' Spring Training facilities in Dunedin. From humble beginnings to state-of-the-art venues, we'll cover it all!🌅 Perfect Spring Training Trip:🗺️ Planning a baseball trip? Dunedi...2024-03-051h 01UBCNews - Land & PropertyDunedin PaintPro Roofers: Your Ultimate Choice for Stunning Roof Painting!In the coastal city of Dunedin, homeowners understand the importance of maintaining their roofs against the region's ever-changing weather patterns. Among the myriad of options for roof painting services, one company stands out as the premier choice: Dunedin PaintPro Roofers. Renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, Dunedin PaintPro Roofers have solidified their reputation as the go-to experts for roof painting in Dunedin. https://dunedinpaintproroofers.nz
As the leading roof painting company in Dunedin, Dunedin PaintPro Roofers offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether it's enhancing the...2024-02-1903 minSightlinesSightlines - 01-02-2024 - Show 31 - Marilynn Webb - Folded in the HillsMarilynn Webb - Folded in the Hills - Curators Lauren Gutsell and Lucy Hammonds discuss the long but deeply rewarding journey of assembling the magnificent Marilynn Webb exhibition currently on show at the Gallery.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2024-02-0125 minSightlinesSightlines - 07-12-2023 - Show 30 - Violet FaiganThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-12-0726 minSightlinesSightlines - 02-11-2023 - Show 29 - Alysha Bailey - In My Mothers GardenThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-11-0226 minSightlinesSightlines - 05-10-2023 - Show 28 - Anita de Soto - Into the LightShow 28 - Anita de Soto - Into the Light - Dunedin artist and School of Art teacher Anita de Soto talks about her unashamed celebration of real femininity. Anita looks back at work from her 2018 William Hodges Fellowship, in which she brought colonial women out of their historical anonymity and into the foreground. She also discusses more recent work in which she challenges the misogyny of classic Baroque paintings through playful painting techniques, and bold use of colour.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-10-0524 minSightlinesSightlines - 07-09-2023 - Show 27 - Victoria McIntosh - The Power of PuddingShow 27 - Victoria McIntosh: The Power of Pudding - Victoria discusses the origins of her witty, provocative and highly original creative practice. Find out why being forced to attend ballet classes as a child has resulted in the making of exquisite pudding sculptures out of recycled vintage shapewear.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-09-0726 minSightlinesSightlines - 03-08-2023 - Show 26 - Otago Art Society, past and presentShow 26 - Otago Art Society, past and present - Otago Art Society past presidents Doug Hart and Jenny Longstaff discuss the illustrious 147-year history of the OAS, and the impressive programme of exhibitions they currently manage each year. Hear how the Society has gradually evolved into the lively and inclusive organisation it is today.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-08-0325 minSightlinesSightlines - 06-07-2023 - Show 25 - Night Vision with Steev PeyrouxShow 25 - Night Vision with Steev Peyroux - Dunedin artist and educator Steev Peyroux talks to Sally about his career transition from full-time dancer to artist and art teacher, and how some of the skills he learned as a dancer turned out to be surprisingly transferrable. Steev is a proud exponent of the value and uniqueness of Otago Polytechnic Te Pukenga School of Art night classes, which he has taught for many years.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-07-0625 min
Angels Changing TyresE07 - #7 Louis: Channeling Devine Consciousness Through ArtLouis is a phenomenal artist with a very unique way of understanding higher realms of consciousness and expressing them through her art. *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO SEE HER ART BEFORE LISTENING TO THE EPISODE! www.legendoflou.comHow to express and integrate your spiritual experiences into art. She shared about her vision and her creation process, how art was the only thing in her life that actually made sense and was worth doing. The challenges she faced and how a positive mindset can help you go through those challenging times. About Louis: Hello all, my name is Louis (she/her) born in Ōt...2023-06-071h 12SightlinesSightlines - 01-06-2023 - Show 24 - Jeffrey Harris: landscape, people, emotionAcclaimed Dunedin painter Jeffrey Harris talks to Sally about becoming an artist in the face of his father's staunch disapproval, and how his grandparents and a generous art teacher helped. Harris dislikes anything transitory, and although not religious himself, longs to recover the intensity of early religious art. Hear how he draws inspiration from local landscapes while placing people and emotion at the heart of his practice.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-06-0125 minSightlinesSightlines - 04-05-2023 - Show 23 - Under Review with James DignanShow 23 - Under Review with James Dignan - ODT art reviewer James Dignan talks to Sally about the important distinction between reviewing and criticising. How does an honest reviewer avoid discouraging artists? How to write accessibly about difficult art? And how can a reviewer encourage reluctant viewers across gallery thresholds? Join us and find out.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-05-0426 minSightlinesSightlines - 06-04-2023 - Show 22 - Clive Humphreys - Between ShowersShow 22 - Between Showers - Clive Humphreys is a painter, printmaker and former head of the Dunedin School of Art. In today's episode, he talks to Sally about his development as an artist, how he balanced the demands of academic life with a thriving artistic practice, and the interesting effects of retiring from teaching to become a full-time artist in the idyllic surrounds of Waiheke Island.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-04-0625 minSightlinesSightlines - 02-03-2023 - Show 21 - Tuhura Sculpture InvitationalRoss talks to Vanessa Cook from Milford Gallery about the stunning Tuhura Sculpture Invitational: a rare and spectacular showcase featuring some of NZ's foremost sculptors. What makes sculpture such a distinctive art form? What is the best way to look at a sculpture? How have the featured artists reimagined their materials? Join Ross and Vanessa for a great discussion.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-03-0224 minSightlinesSightlines - 02-02-2022 - Show 20 - Getting Naked with John Z RobinsonShow 20 - Getting Naked with John Z Robinson - Dunedin jeweller and painter Jon Z. Robinson talks about his childhood love of colour, early artistic influnces including Robin White, and the evolution of his long-standing practice of drawing from nude models.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2023-02-0225 minSightlinesSightlines - 01-12-2022 - Show 19 - The Role of Technology in ArtShow 19 - The Role of Technology in Art - DPAG Society President Ross Currie talks to two local artists with diametrically opposing views on the role of technology in art. Goldsmith Tony Williams is committed to traditional methods of handmaking jewellery. Photographer Jennifer Belt has embraced photoshop as a means of achieving her creative vision. This is an ongoing debate in the art world. Where do you stand?
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-12-0122 min
13th Ave Media13th Ave Show feat: Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Donna Gonzalez, opens Artisan Face & Body in Dunedin!Tune in on Sunday, November 13th at 7am EST, for a new episode of The 13th Ave Show featuring Donna Gonzalez, B.S.N., M.S., A.P.R.N.
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Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Anesthesiology, Donna Gonzalez is not only an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist, b...2022-11-1323 minSightlinesSightlines - 03-11-2022 - Show 18 - SITE Specific - Ben Fitzgerald and Esmond PatersonShow 18 - SITE Specific - Ben Fitzgerald and Esmond Paterson - Ahead of the 2022 SITE exhibition, two promising young graduates of the Dunedin School of Art reflect on their time at art school. Ben Fitzgerald and Esmond Paterson discuss aspects of their current creative practice, ranging from the challenges of integrating text into visual art forms, to the exploration of hypermasculine symbolism in contemporary gay subculture.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-11-0326 minSightlinesSightlines - 06-10-2022 - Show 17 - Sorawit Songsataya - 2022 Frances Hodgkins FellowShow 17 - Sorawit Songsataya - 2022 Frances Hodgkins Fellow - Join Sally and our 2022 Frances Hodgkins Fellow, Sorawit Songsataya, as they discuss Sorawit's latest projects, what it's like to move between two very different artistic cultures, and Sorawit's creative evolution from painter to multi-media artist.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-10-0625 minSightlinesSightlines - 01-09-2022 - Show 16 - 100 Years of ArtShow 16 - A celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society! Sally explores the nineteenth-century origins of the Gallery and Society, key founding figures, and major milestones, interspersed with historical extracts from the letters page of the ODT voicing a colourful array of opinions on the state of art in Dunedin.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-09-0125 minSightlinesSightlines - 04-08-2022 - Show 15 - Body and Soul - Hospital Art CollectionShow 15 - Body and Soul - The Dunedin Hospital art collection may be one of the most-viewed collections in the city, but have you ever wondered how extensive it is, or how it started? Join two prominent members of the Dunedin Hospital Art Advisory Committee, Barbara Brinsley and Nicola McClymont, as they discuss the past, present, and future of this amazing collection.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-08-0425 minSightlinesSightlines - 07-07-2022 - Show 14 - How To Collect Art Part 3How To Collect Art Part 3 - Local collectors Ross Grimmett and David Bell discuss the delights and pitfalls of collecting, the role their collections have played in their lives, and how collecting art has influenced their thinking.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-07-0727 minSightlinesSightlines - 02-06-2022 - Photography in FocusPhotography in Focus - Dunedin-based photographers Murray Eskdale and Rachel Hope Allan discuss how they use photographic technologies, the lengths they will go to to get the right shot, and what inpsires them, from the contours of urban architecture to the grit and beauty of Japanese landscape and culture.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-06-0225 min
R1 NewsInterview: Doug Hart (president of the Otago Arts Society) on how the global and local art markets have adapted through the pandemic, and what this means for the accessibility and appreciation of art - Kaia Kahurangi Jamieson - Radio One 91FMCovid-19 has impacted almost every sector of society; especially global markets and sales. One industry which has adapted significantly throughout the pandemic is the global art market. Recently, a collection of eminent works of art were auctioned for record prices at Sotheby’s, the world’s largest art marketplace. Notable sales include a Mark Rothko painting which sold for $48 Million and a self portrait by Andy Warhol which sold for $18 Million. R1 News Reporter Kaia Kahurangi Jamieson spoke to Otago Arts Society President Doug Hart about how the art market has adapted over the past three years and the impa...2022-05-2500 minR1 NewsR1 News Rāmere Friday 13th May - Zac Hoffman and Amiria Pianta-Price - Radio One 91FMHaere mai ki te R1 News on Radio One 91FM
On programme today we had our weekly segment Business as Usual, with Economics Lecturer Trent Smith where we talked about supermarkets: specifically, what a market duopoly is, and the effects of recent scheme announcements from Countdown and Foodstuffs on product prices. Zac Hoffman's feature looked at the new exhibit in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery about the South Pacific slave trade, the artists relationship with it, and a local shipwreck rumoured to have connections to the trade. Then we had the astrology report for the good, the...2022-05-1200 minR1 NewsR1 News Rāhina / Monday 9th May - Quintin and Kaia - Radio One 91FMHaere mai ki te R1 News on Radio One 91FM
On programme today we speak to Brin Ryder of KnowYourStuff about drug testing sessions in North Dunedin. We speak to Ainya Kelly Costello (Paralympian, Journalist and Musician) about the End ASH Now Campaign. We talk to MP for Dunedin, Dr David Clark, about how the changes to the residential tenancies act will impact the student rental market. We speak to Critic Te Arohi Editor Fox Meyer about this week's art issue of Critic Te Arohi.
Tune into R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up...2022-05-0800 minR1 NewsCritic Catch-Up: The Art Issue w/ Fox Meyer - Quintin Jane - Radio One 91FMThis week on Critic Catch-Up we spoke to Editor Fox Meyer about Castle Street, his definition of art, and Critics glossy new pages.
Tune into R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at https://www.r1.co.nz/news or https://instagram.com/r1newsnz2022-05-0800 minSightlinesSightlines - 05-05-2022 - Show 12 - Nigel Brown - A Distinctive Visual LanguageShow 12 - Nigel Brown: A Distinctive Visual Language - Esteemed NZ painter and printmaker Nigel Brown traces the development of his practice from a shaky start at art school, through the influence of his work life, creative collaborations with writers, and a lifelong commitment to growth through experimentation.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-05-0526 minSightlinesSightlines - 07-04-2022 - Show 11 - Art of Returning HomeShow 11 - Art of Returning Home - Expatriate Kiwi artists Craig Easton and Pete Wheeler discuss the challenges and rewards of establishing a thriving art career overseas in Australia, Germany, and China, and what it's been like to return home.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-04-0627 minSightlinesSightlines - 03-03-2022 - Show 10 - How To Collect Art Part 2Show 10 - How To Collect Art Part 2 - Local art lovers Jules Gross and Jules Radich talk about what inspired them to start collecting, what guides them when they buy art, and how their collections have evolved over time.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-03-0423 minSightlinesSightlines - 24-01-2022 - Show 09 - How To Collect Art Part 1Show 09 - How To Collect Art Part 1 - If you've ever wanted to collect art, but don't know where to begin, we may be able to help! Hilary Radner (RDS Gallery) and Liz Fraser (Gallery De Novo) talk about their personal journeys to becoming gallery directors, and offer valuable insights on how to build your own art collection..
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2022-01-2424 min
Show Me Your Artist's LicenseNick Davis- Black Is BeautifulWelcome to the season two premiere of Show Me Your Artist's License! On this weeks episode we have a special guest! Digital Artist, Nick Davis discusses his art journey, inspiration behind his Black is Beautiful series, and his signature art style. Follow Nick Davis: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ndartlife/Website- https://ndartlife.com/ With the evolution of technology and the rise of self sufficient creators, Nick Davis is taking the world of multimedia art by storm.Inspired by the greats who came before him such as Brooklyn graffiti pioneer Jean-Michel Basquiat, the St. Petersburg, FL native began sketching and...2022-01-0641 minSightlinesSightlines - 27-12-2021 - Show 08 - Tauraka Toi, A Landing PlaceShow 08 - Tauraka Toi, A Landing Place - DPAG Director Cam McCracken and Vicki Lenihan from the Ngai Tahu Paemanu artists' collective discuss the challenges and rewards of their successful ongoing collaboration on a stunning series of exhibitions showcasing contemporary Maori art.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2021-12-2725 min
CIRCUIT CASTEpisode 102“We've needed our artists this year more than ever, to fall into other ways of seeing reality" - Nigel Borell
What was 2021? Host Robbie Handcock discusses the year that was with guests Abby Cunnane, Sophie Davis and Nigel Borell. The panel discuss memorable exhibitions, the power of a publication, bodily vibrations, discovering the South Island, best moving image works and new discoveries.
With shout outs, mentions and commendations for; Bridget Reweti, Brett Graham, Sonya Lacey, Ana Iti, Ralph Hotere, Turumeke Harrington, Govett Brewster Art Gallery, Māori Moving Image, Te Uru, City Gallery Wellington, Hanihiva Rose.
Abby Cunnane is Director of T...2021-12-0738 minSightlinesSightlines - 22-11-2021 - Show 07 - Jane Dodd: a Natural HistoryRenowned NZ jeweller Jane Dodd talks about her artistic training, the evolution of her career, and her predominant creative themes, including a longstanding fascination with the relative places of humans and animals in the natural world.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2021-11-2226 minSightlinesSightlines - 25-10-2021 - Show 06 - Creative FuturesShow 06 - Creative Futures - This week, we focus on the Otago Polytechnic School of Art, and two recent graduates, Nona Shackelton and Kaye de la Cruz. What are their plans and career aspirations? What is the state of the current market? And what does a creative future in contemporary NZ look like?
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2021-10-2524 minSightlinesSightlines - 27-09-2021 - Show 05 - In Celebration of CeramicsShow 05 - In Celebration of Ceramics - In honour of the Diamond Jubilee exhibition of NZ Potters at the Otago Art Society, Sally interviews Moyra Elliott, doyenne of NZ ceramics, for a brief but fascinating history of the evolution of pottery in this country.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2021-09-2723 min
Smart TalkJared Savage and Steve Braunias discuss crime writing at the 2021 Dunedin Writers & Readers FestivalJared Savage and Steve Braunias explore the art of crime writing in Aotearoa. Rob Kidd chairs this highlight of 2021's Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival.Three journalists experienced in true-crime writing - Jared Savage, Steve Braunias and Rob Kidd - discuss the ethical and practical issues of their craft. Steve Braunias disagrees with what he describes as the "pointy-headed criticism" that it is intrinsically voyeuristic and exploitative, while Jared Savage talks about how door-knocking can unlock the pent-up desire of those affected by crime to tell their stories.Both of them praise the success...2021-08-1748 minSmart TalkThe eminent author Witi Ihimaera talks at the 2021 Dunedin Writers and Readers FestivalMaster storyteller Witi Ihimaera talks with Jacinta Ruru about Navigating the Stars: Māori Creation Myths, in which he explores Māori history and identity through its mythology. Witi Ihimaera celebrates 50 years as a published writer in 2022. At the Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival he talks to Prof. Jacinta Ruru about his latest book, Navigating the Stars. This work of historical non-fiction is an account of Māori creation myths. It is also the book which, after a long career in literature, art, theatre and film, he says he was "born to write." Hea...2021-07-2647 minSightlinesSightlines - 26-07-2021 - Show 04 - Small Town, Big ArtShow 04 - Small Town, Big Art - Sally hears from Director Jim Geddes about the origins and growth of Gore's Eastern Southland Art Gallery, including the remarkable story of how Jim acquired the John Money collection, which forms the core of the Gallery's holdings.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2021-07-2626 minSightlinesSightlines - 28-06-2021 - Show 03 - The Back of the PaintingShow 03 - The Back of the Painting - Join Linda Waters, Conservator of Painting at Te Papa, and Jenny Sherman, Conservator at our own DPAG, for a glimpse into their world. How do they restore and preserve irreplaceable artworks, and what secrets are revealed in the process?
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2021-06-2826 minSightlinesSightlines - 24-05-2021 - Show 02 - Fashion ForwardShow 02 - Fashion Forward - A lively discussion of the interface between art, fashion, and design with Craig Scott, Head of Exhibitions and Creative Services at Otago Museum , and Dr Margo Barton, Professor and Academic Leader for Fashion at Otago Polytechnic.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2021-05-2325 minSightlinesSightlines - 26-04-2021 - Show 01 - Public Art in DunedinShow 01 - Public Art in Dunedin - A spirited discussion of public art in Dunedin with DCC arts advisor Lisa Wilkie, and public artists Katrina Thomson, Ross Sinclair, and Ayesha Green.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz2021-04-2725 min
Dark DunedinDark Dunedin: Playing with Purgatory - Episode Three - Going CountryLouise’s opportunity to address past wrongs results in devastating consequences.
Writer and Director: Emily Duncan
Producer: H-J Kilkelly
Technician: Dominic Angelo-Laloli
Original Music: Mārama Grant
Cast
Louise Hepburn: Julie Edwards
Simeon: Dmitri Latton
Simeon’s Dad: Rhys Latton
Art Gallery Owner: Harriet Moir
Sarah: Mārama Grant
Broadcast on OAR FM Dunedin oar.org.nz2021-04-0115 min
Dark DunedinDark Dunedin: Playing with Purgatory - Episode Three - Going CountryLouise’s opportunity to address past wrongs results in devastating consequences.
Writer and Director: Emily Duncan
Producer: H-J Kilkelly
Technician: Dominic Angelo-Laloli
Original Music: Mārama Grant
Cast
Louise Hepburn: Julie Edwards
Simeon: Dmitri Latton
Simeon’s Dad: Rhys Latton
Art Gallery Owner: Harriet Moir
Sarah: Mārama Grant
Broadcast on OAR FM Dunedin oar.org.nz2021-04-0115 min
Dark DunedinDark Dunedin: Playing with Purgatory - Episode One - Night MusicIn the second season of Dark Dunedin, Louise Hepburn must find new ways to navigate the town where everyone knows her family business. After a period of living incognito, Louise makes her first tentative steps back out into the city.
Writer and Director: Emily Duncan
Producer: H-J Kilkelly
Technician: Dominic Angelo-Laloli
Original Music: Mārama Grant
Cast:
Louise Hepburn: Julie Edwards
Supermarket Manager: Beth Waite
Sargent Thompson: Mark Neilson
Fenella: Terry MacTavish
Art Gallery Owner: Harriet Moir
Regan: Kelly Hocking
Broadcast on OAR FM D...2021-04-0116 minDark DunedinDark Dunedin: Playing with Purgatory - Episode One - Night MusicAfter a period of living incognito, Louise makes her first tentative steps back out into the city.
Writer and Director: Emily Duncan
Producer: H-J Kilkelly
Technician: Dominic Angelo-Laloli
Original Music: Mārama Grant
Cast
Louise Hepburn: Julie Edwards
Supermarket Manager: Beth Waite
Sargent Thompson: Mark Neilson
Fenella: Terry MacTavish
Art Gallery Owner: Harriet Moir
Regan: Kelly Hocking
Broadcast on OAR FM Dunedin oar.org.nz2021-04-0116 min
Science Academy PodcastsThe Coming Together of Two Worldsby Channtae LichtwarkIn this podcast I explore the relationship between Art and Science. How the two are more alike than you think...2020-12-1007 min
Your Creative Chord PodcastEmpowering Others Through Art | Ep 35 Your Creative Chord PodcastThis episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast features my chat with Florida-based artist, Jean Schienle on:the mission of artists,the influence of mentors, andthe power of art to empower others. HIGHLIGHTS:Talking with Florida artist Jean Schienle about her art and the motivation that drives her to paint reminded me of something my life mentor, Daisaku Ikeda said, “Culture and the arts create a resonance of shared feeling in people’s hearts and bring them together.”I asked Jean what motivates her art and she immediately responded with her des...2020-11-1527 min
Business Is BoringThe Dunedin company growing NZ's high-tech manufacturing sectorBusiness is Boring is a weekly podcast series presented by The Spinoff in association with Callaghan Innovation. Host Simon Pound speaks with innovators and commentators focused on the future of New Zealand. This week he talks to Sarah Ramsay, CEO of United Machinists.Not that long ago in the scheme of things New Zealand did a lot of its own manufacturing. While some of the industries we used to have wouldn’t make much sense to restart now, there’s always room for specialists, no matter how small your home market. There’s a new generation of hig...2020-08-1232 min
Artist Talks and Creativity TalksArtists Talk: Irena Kennedy – sculpture artistTLC’s first Artists Talk podcast of 2016 features Irena May Kennedy, a sculpture artist. Irena was born in Wellington and gained a BFA at the Dunedin School of Art, where she was awarded the David Con Hutton Memorial Scholarship. She recently completed her Master of Fine Arts at Monash University in Melbourne. The scope of her work ranges from giant toenail clippers and bronze dogs, to ceramic white clay tyres suspended by porcelain chains.2016-02-2255 min
CIRCUIT CASTEpisode 33: Digital timelines - an interview with Jae Hoon LeeOn the phone from Sydney, Jae Hoon Lee talks to Mark Amery about showing his work in a hotel at the Spring 1883 art fair, how his practice draws on Eastern spiritual philosophy and his recent residency at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.2015-10-0809 min
Bad at SportsBad at Sports Episode 140: Tony MatelliTHIS WEEK IT'S THE AMANDA BROWDER SHOW!!! GUEST STARRING TONY MATELLI!!!
Tony Matelli has always been interested in the underdog. He has become well
known for his hyper-realistic sculptures often depicting characters and things
just barely getting by; things nearly dead, hopelessly lost or otherwise
totally unwanted. These sculptures serve as metaphors for our own social
malaise and our general struggle for survival. They mimic inner states of
desolation, panic, ambivalence and despair; frequent conditions associated with
trying to locate ones self within our social world.
Tony Matelli has exhibited extensively in the...2008-05-0451 min