Tim Johnston || Australia Artist and Founder

On this episode of Diving Deep, Olympic diver and social media sensation Sam Fricker sits down with Australian artist Tim Johnston. With over 2 billion views a year, Sam dives into Tim's creative journey—from being named a national finalist in the 2017 Macquarie Group Emerging Artist Prize to establishing his own Art Gallery Studio in Mosman, Sydney in 2020. Tim shares how living in Mosman, with its 19 estuary bays, has deeply influenced his aerial ocean abstracts and fueled his passion for the ocean’s rhythm, colour, and life-giving force.Tim also discusses his innovative ‘Kingdom of Coral’ art installation, where his stunning aerial ocean abstracts were projected onto the iconic Sydney Opera House Sails for World Ocean Day 2021. His dedication to ocean conservation led him to create CollaborOCEANS, a collective of creatives coming together to protect marine life and raise awareness of the existential pressures facing our oceans.With a vision to elevate ideas with social importance, Tim’s works capture the energy of the sea and the urgency of its protection.Tune in for a fascinating conversation about art, the ocean, and the powerful role of creativity in conservation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.