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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 45 MIN

Small Town, Big Art: Why This Melbourne Artist's Best Work Came After Leaving the City

from Pain In The Arts

Visual artist Kirrily Anderson continues her conversation with Lyndon and Breallyn about the realities of professional art practice. She discusses how moving from Melbourne to regional Victoria transformed her creative process, the exhausting pressure of social media marketing, and managing the business side of art. Kirrily shares honest insights on seeking validation, working with communities on public art projects, knowing when to stop tweaking, and why connecting with other creatives is essential.Visit Kirrily's WebsitePain In The Arts is a weekly podcast about the reality of creative life — hosted by Breallyn and Lyndon Wesley.If you enjoyed this episode, the best thing you can do is share it with one person who'd love it.Subscribe and listen:On your favourite podcast app or visit paininthearts.lifeSupport the show on Patreon:patreon.com/painintheartslifeFind us online:paininthearts.lifeInstagram: @painintheartsTheme music by Lyndon WesleyProduced on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung Peoples of the Eastern Kulin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visual artist Kirrily Anderson continues her conversation with Lyndon and Breallyn about the realities of professional art practice. She discusses how moving from Melbourne to regional Victoria transformed her creative process, the exhausting pressure of social media marketing, and managing the business side of art. Kirrily shares honest insights on seeking validation, working with communities on public art projects, knowing when to stop tweaking, and why connecting with other creatives is essential.Visit Kirrily's WebsitePain In The Arts is a weekly podcast about the reality of creative life — hosted by Breallyn and Lyndon Wesley.If you enjoyed this episode, the best thing you can do is share it with one person who'd love it.Subscribe and listen:On your favourite podcast app or visit paininthearts.lifeSupport the show on Patreon:patreon.com/painintheartslifeFind us online:paininthearts.lifeInstagram: @painintheartsTheme music by Lyndon WesleyProduced on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung Peoples of the Eastern Kulin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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