Art Muse Podcast

EP 23: Igniting Hope Through Artivism; Small and Creative Ways to Create Impact

Join host Liana Berry as she muses over the little and localized ways art creates change, spreads kindness and has impact on the things that matter. She brainstorms ways that you can use art as a form of activism in community, kindness and environmental contexts from fundraisers, felt hearts, elephant blankets and themed artworks. It's a diverse topic and one that will hopefully inspire you, empower you and reignite your hope.
Mentioned on the podcast:
Leila Jeffries https://www.leilajeffreys.com/
The letterbox project https://connectedau.com.au/letterbox_project
1000 hearts https://www.1000hearts.com.au/
 
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EP 22: Interview with Printmaker Emily Shingleton from The Little Press

There’s something irresistible and enchanting about hand printed cards, notebooks and inspiration decks; products made from a magical, old world slowness and precision with press machines close to a century old. This episodes guest is Emily Shingleton from The Little Press; a specialist letter press printer, artist and shop owner. She will have you falling in love with meticulous making, paper and hand writing. Pour some tea, grab your journal and join us as we discuss beginnings, surrender and the global thread of creative expression, Emily wouldn’t suggest it any other way!
You can find Emily and The Little Press at 
Instagram @thelittlepress
https://www.thelittlepress.net
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EP 21: Surprisingly Slow: The Pace of Creativity

The pace of art is, well, slow. Yes, Yes I know its not what you wanted to hear. And whilst we have all (at times) been engulfed in inspiration, striding through creativity with unrelenting force, creativity has a fundamentally slow pace. From the physical processes themselves to the ways we find inspiration and process and express our inner landscapes: it’s a long journey. A life-time in fact and one that benefits richly from slowing down and enjoying the ride as they say. Join host Liana Berry as she muses over the pace of art-making, the tension between expectation and reality and of course spending at least a few minutes mulling over the impact of social media and AI software. This episode is a well matched listen for anyone thinking they haven’t created enough or have missed the boat. There is still time and plenty of it!
Mentioned in the Podcast:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Emma Carey
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EP 20: Interview with Poet Loredana P. Kint

Good pairings might include pears and cheese, boots and puddles, flowers and glass, snow and scarves, but what about poetry and medicine? Join us for episode 20 with Loredana Poloska-Knit as she discusses the interweaving of her life as a doctor and poet. Loredana advocates to never give up something you love for something else, that each of  us has poetry potential and that all projects can have a multitude of purposes. She generously shares her processes and projects with contemplation, certainty and articulation-you wouldn’t expect anything less from a poet!
You can listen to Loredana’s Ted X talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzBSd1djwpY&t=11s
And find her on Instagram @loredana_poetry or https://loredanapoetry.com/
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EP 19: In Company of Words and Symbols: How Art Helps us to Find Language

A courageous musing into the layered and conceptual world of language and words. Host Liana Berry discusses the value, challenge and nuance of language in expression and how it can be harnessed in creative process. the episode will introduce you to symbolism and it’s duality as an individualized and unifying form and how to identify, generate and express symbolic artwork by utilizing words and dialoguing with your artwork.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Women Who Run With The Wolves by Carissa Pinkola Estes
Carl G. Jung
Layman's Archetype Description
52 Weeks With You Ebook 
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EP 18: Interview with Papier Mache Sculptor Osa Rosti

Join a worldly chat with well traveled papier-mâché sculptor and artist Osa Rosti. Osa shares her processes, inspiration and the deep connection she has with her craft. Purpose, joy and encouragement weave their way through Osa’s conversation with host Liana Berry as they discuss the transformative qualities, the unexpected artisan history and the magic of papier-mâché. Osa and Liana try to articulate the complex feelings of a creative life, muse over the energy exchanges of art-making and dream of international art retreats and big barn studios.
To see a picture of Osa’s first rabbit mask visit either her or the Art Muse Instagram:
@osarostiart
@artmuse_podcast
 
Find Osa:
https://osarosti.wixsite.com/mysite
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/OsaRostiArtDecor
 
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EP 17: Transformation: The Promise and Secret of Healing Arts

A well worn promise, transformation is readily coupled with the process of art-making and creative soul searching. But just how does transformation happen in art-making? what does it actually look like and can you elicit it? Perhaps transformation is as slow as evolution. Join host Liana Berry as she muses over one of healing arts biggest secrets; how art transforms you.
 
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Enjoy the episode!

EP 16: Interview With Family Photographer Cat Timms

An interview with family photographer Cat Timms brings rise to musings on authenticity, play and finding your creativity. We discuss the importance of capturing joy, our ongoing desire to memoralise the people and moments we care about and that the path to knowing yourself is a slow one. Cat is also a strong advocate for small business, women and motherhood and this shines through in her interview. Get to know Cat a little more, or at the very least be reminded that family photography is real life treasure- oh and go and print some photos!
Find: 52 Weeks With You- A years guide to Art-making with Family https://sunflowerandivy.com.au/product/52-weeks-with-you-a-guide-family-art/
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Find Cat Timms at www.cattimmsphotography.com.au or @cattimmsphotog
Also mentioned in the podcast:
Digital Scrapbooking HQ
Milktooth Art studio
Hoop-Hoop Hooray
Delphie Joy
Tanya’s Art Corner
The Hundred Languages of Children edited by Carolyn Edwards et al

EP 15: Depth and Discovery in Relational Artmaking

From 10 reasons why you should make art with family (a.k.a anyone you have a connection with), to explaining the differences between collaborative and parallel approaches to art making with others. Host Liana spends episode fifteen exploring some of the depths and discoveries of relational art-making and the things to consider and embrace on the journey. 
More information and purchase 52 Weeks With You; a years guide to art-making with family here.
Further blog posts by Liana on relational and family art making and creative activities:
Sunflower and Ivy Blog
Cat Timms Blog
Mentions in this episode:
Nicole LePera @the.holistic.pyschologist and https://theholisticpsychologist.com/
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Thank-you so much for listening!

EP 14: Interview with Slow Fashion Designer Leuca Jane Ziemons

Episode 14 is an interview with artist, slow fashion designer, educator and  contemplative soul; Leuca Jane Zimmons. Leuca and host Liana Berry discuss breaking and challenging self and socially attributed definitions in order to embrace a creative practice that encompasses multiplicity. Leuca reflects on balancing the work of the runway with intimate art exhibitions (aptly likened to tea for one) whilst feeding her desire for positive impact. In Leuca's words, a "scrumptious" chat with two creatives on a Sunday morning that shines a light on how we are all interconnected.
 
Find Leuca on Instagram @leucajaneziemons or @melaleucarise
Leuca's websites are: https://www.leucajaneziemons.com
and https://www.melaleucarise.com
 
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