Ep26: Liron Gilmore, Multi-disciplinary Artist

Today my guest is Liron Gilmore, a Multi-disciplinary Artist. Since Liron’s work is highly visual, you might like to explore some of her art works as we listen. You can find images on her website: lirongilmore.com or instagram (there’s links to these in the show notes). In this episode we explore the use of fibre and textiles in art marking, including the techniques of machine-sewing, the value of practical tests and the use of mockups, and the importance of a finely crafted finish. In her art practice, Liron seeks to explore the connections that humans have with nature, and with each other, and the possibilities of transformation. Liron shares insights into her practical techniques and creative approaches in her art practice, including metaphor and symbolism and work with found objects such as fallen branches and leaves. We explore some of her sources of inspiration in the form of shapes, colours and patterns in moth and butterflies wings as well as more conceptual ideas around natural phenomena such as tropism - that is, the turning of plants in the direction of light. Liron shares her thoughts on challenges and obstacles to creativity and expression - the overthinking mind and the inner critic - and ways to address these by spending time in nature and using techniques such as mindfulness and meditation. Finally, we explore profound concepts related to perfection and control, and how these contrast with a more comfortable, free-flowing and natural celebration of the organic, irregular and unexpected. Links: http://www.lirongilmore.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lirongilmore/ https://www.wangarattaartgallery.com.au/Exhibitions/Current-exhibitions/Wangaratta-Contemporary-Textile-Award-2021-ONLINE-exhibition https://indd.adobe.com/view/a81d7623-87a2-4e9d-90fc-d3ca43fc479a https://www.britannica.com/science/tropism