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SALA Podcast
by SALA Festival
Podcast presented by the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival.
Episodes
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Artist Interview: Stephanie Doddridge
South Australian visual artist Stephanie Doddridge chats with SALA about her arts practice which explores relationships between people, plants and places through sculpture, installation, textiles, printmaking, and knowledge-sharing. Drawing on practices of care and site-responsive research,...
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2026 SALA Feature Artist Interview: Troy-Anthony Baylis
In this episode, SALA catches up with Troy-Anthony Baylis, the 2026 SALA Feature Artist. We trace the early years of his practice, 'whammies', and the many cultural intersections explored in his work. Troy-Anthony speaks to the artwork that features on the SALA Program, 'Modesty Set 1 (pink and...
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Artist Interview: Elizabeth Close
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences are advised that this program contains the name and voice of someone who has passed away.* In this episode, SALA chats to artist Elizabeth Close. Elizabeth talks about the path she took to becoming a visual artist and how her love of art was...
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SALA Forum with 2025 Feature Artist Dr Sue Kneebone, and monograph writers Nicole Clift, Elle Freak & Andrew Purvis
In this episode recorded at the Adelaide Central School of Art, Suzanne Close talks to 2025 SALA Feature Artist Sue Kneebone, and her monograph writers Nicole Clift, Elle Freak and Andrew Purvis. They discuss the different approach each writer took in writing their essays, and how each was...
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Artist Interview: Annette Vincent
For this special SALA podcast episode, Elise from Inspiring South Australia talks to scientist and artist Annette Vincent in her studio garage. Annette talks about her background in science as a myrmecologist (someone who studies ants) and the path that led her to being an artist, and the work…
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SALA Forum with 2024 Feature Artist Julia Robinson, and monograph writers Hannah Kent, Leigh Robb, and Jess Taylor
In this special episode recorded at the Adelaide Central School of Art, Andrew Purvis talks to 2024 SALA Feature Artist Julia Robinson, and her monograph writers Hannah Kent, Leigh Robb, and Jess Taylor. They discuss the collaborative process that brought the book to fruition, and how each of the...
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Artist Interview: Claire Foord
For this special Science Week podcast, presented in partnership with Inspiring SA, SALA talks to Willunga-based artist Claire Foord. Claire talks about her artistic journey, her inspiration, and the profound impact of her personal experiences on her art. She delves into how her work has been...
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Artist Interview: Cheryl Bridgart
In this episode, Eugene chats with freestyle embroidery artist Cheryl Bridgart. Cheryl talks about the history of her home/studio at Beltana House on Carrington St in the city, and how her work is inspired by her dreams and her love of the natural world. She shares her excitement at being part of...
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2023 SALA Feature Artist: Helen Fuller
In this episode, Steph catches up with Helen Fuller in the artist’s home studio. Steph asks Helen about the range of mediums she has used over the years, what it’s like to have a book published about her career, and Helen gives context to the artwork that featured on the 2023 SALA Poster &…
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Artist Interview: Monika Morgenstern
In this episode, Steph catches up with artist Monika Morgenstern. They chat about the overarching theme of mysticism in her work, and what kind of materials she uses to explore something so intangible. They trace spiritual moments across her life, from childhood awe at Europe’s cathedrals, to the...
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Artist Interview: Ian Gibbins
Steph catches up with artist Ian Gibbins in this special science-themed episode presented in partnership with Inspiring SA. They chat about Ian's work as scientist and how it informs his art, and some surprising parallels between the fields of science and art – from the urge to show your work to...
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Artist Interview: Kaspar Schmidt Mumm
In this episode, Steph catches up with multidisciplinary artist Kaspar Schmidt Mumm. They throw back to his mother's artistic influence, and trace that framing of art as a vehicle for bigger things through to his latest exhibition, Rockamora. Tune in to hear why participatory sculpture isn't at…
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Artist Interview: Kasia Tons
In this episode, Steph catches up with artist Kasia Tons in her cosy Adelaide Hills studio. They talk about her early days in the textile industry, the labour-intensive nature of her work, and how her work calls for a re-examining of the human relationship to nature. Show notes: Transcript...
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Artist Interview: Chris De Rosa
In this episode, Steph catches up with artist Chris De Rosa in her home studio in Port Elliot. They chat about how she found her way to art-making, the versatility of paper as a material, her recent exhibition Seaweeding, and how living on the coast informs her practice. Show Notes Transcript of...
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Artist Interview: Anna Horne
Steph catches up with sculpture artist Anna Horne ahead of her exhibition Colour Me Soft at Hugo Michell Gallery. A bit of reminiscing about her first outdoor exhibition reveals how Anna found her way to using concrete in her work - which she is now known for using. They chat about the dynamics…
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Artist Interview: Shirley Wu
Steph catches up with artist Shirley Wu, who is known for her glass sculptures containing coloured oils. They chat about how her work is informed by previous training in aromatherapy and bodywork, and ultimately underpinned by mindfulness. Shirley is currently an artist-in-residence at Nexus Arts...
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Artist Interview: Caitlin Möhr
Steph catches up with self-taught painter Caitlin Möhr after a busy year that included her debut solo exhibition ‘An Introspective Journey’ at Collective Haunt. Transcript of this episode [PDF] Show Notes cadaver (noun) a deceased human body that is used to study anatomy introspection (noun) the...
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Artist Interview: Ash Tower
Steph catches up with artist Ash Tower during the exhibition Studios 2022 at Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE). They wax poetic about knowledge systems – from library shelves and scientific journals to the honor board at the RSL – which may sound like a dry subject, but Ash’s work reveals…
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Artist Interview: Ruby Allegra
Steph catches up with Ruby Allegra ahead of their solo exhibition ‘From My Room’ at Newmarch Gallery. Fittingly, their chat takes place in Ruby’s room, where they discuss the concept of the bed as a workspace, (a key theme of the exhibition), accessibility in the arts, and a love of Matisse. See...
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ACSA Artspeak: Julia Robinson
Andrew Purvis sits down with Julia Robinson to discuss her exhibition The Beckoning Blade at Hugo Michell Gallery during SALA Festival. From scythes to smocks, the Burry Man to the Wicker Man, witchfinders and gourdfathers; tune in to hear about the cultural, conceptual, and material…
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2022 SALA Feature Artist: Mark Valenzuela
Andrew Purvis chats with Mark Valenzuela about his journey as an artist and his current exhibition, 'Still Tied to a Tree' at Adelaide Central Gallery. Tune in to hear about his influences and connections to his practice – from Filipino culture, to chess, to the fictitious villain General Zod.…
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Artist Interview: Josh Juett
In this episode, Steph catches up with painter Josh Juett (and Winsor the lorikeet) at his homestudio ahead of his show LOST IN THOUGHT at Praxis Artspace. They chat about the early days of his practice (including his first sale, a seascape for $1 in primary school) and through various artistic…
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Artist Interview: Carly Snoswell
Steph catches up with Carly Snoswell to talk about her practice and her new show, Day One, at Post Office Projects. They trace the development of her practice from learning to sew as a kid, through art school, residencies, and studios - shoutout to the 'art wives'! Tune in for some lovely musings...
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25 Years of SALA Festival
To celebrate this anniversary year, we handed the microphone over to you! Hear from people who have connected with SALA Festival over its 25 years and what it means to them.
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ACSA Artspeak: Catherine Truman
Catherine Truman joins Andrew Purvis to discuss the dynamics of artist residencies, the importance of a self-imposed 'pause', the desire to artistically locate the person behind their research, and the beginnings of her work from her time in residency at Carrick Hill. This episode was recorded as...
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ACSA ArtSpeak: Rosina Possingham
Andrew Purvis catches up with Rosina Possingham to chat about her intricate photographic processes (that dote on old and new technology), collaboration, and 'the Patch' - a body of work recently exhibited at Praxis Artspace inspired by Lefevre Park/Namtu Wama. Recorded as part of the Adelaide...
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ACSA ArtSpeak: Tom Borgas
In this episode, Tom Borgas and Athanasios Lazarou make time to chat about Tom's practice; from feedback loops, to making the unseen seen, and the weather conditions that constitute a 'Tom day'. This talk was hosted by the Adelaide Central School of Art as part of the ArtSpeak program. Show Notes...
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ACSA ArtSpeak: Heidi Kenyon
In this episode, Andrew Purvis of Adelaide Central School of Art speaks with artist Heidi Kenyon as part of the school's ArtSpeak program (recorded live). Show Notes HeidiKenyon.com @HeidiKenyon.Art NeotericExhibition.com Heidi Kenyon, We shall by morning inherit the earth, 2022, Pleurotus...
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ACSA ArtSpeak: Jess Taylor
In this episode, Andrew Purvis of Adelaide Central School of Art speaks with artist Jess Taylor as part of the school's ArtSpeak program (recorded live). Tune in to hear about Jess' journey since art school, the ethics of creating artwork within the genre of horror, and what draws her to the...
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Artist Interview: Sam Gold
In this episode, Katya caught up with South Australian ceramic artist Sam Gold at their JamFactory studio. Sam speaks candidly about their journey from art school to the present, including the mentorships and opportunities that informed their exciting trajectory towards interstate exhibitions…
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Artist Interview: Tony Kearney
In this episode, Steph caught up with photographic artist Tony Kearney at his home in Port Adelaide. Tune in to hear about his journey to photography, his highly-acclaimed portrait work, competing with pigeons for exhibition space in Hart’s Mill, and that time he took 180 rolls of film through...
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Artist Interview: Jasmine Crisp
In this episode, Steph catches up with Jasmine Crisp at her home studio in the Adelaide Hills. Jasmine paints across small and large scale, with her narrative paintings discoverable in both gallery spaces and on buildings around Adelaide and beyond. We talk about what drives her work, the ups and...
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Artist Interview: Shane Kooka
In this episode, Steph catches up with Shane Kooka. Shane’s interest in art started at an early age and became an important way for him to connect with culture. Today, Shane works at small and large scale, making his mark on bodies, garments, buildings, and more. In this interview we hear about…
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2021 Audio Tour - Adelaide's Public Art
Check out the new do-it-yourself audio tour of public art in the City of Adelaide! Join Steph in this meander around the CBD and find out more about the murals, sculptures, and installations that decorate our city. You can listen from the comfort of home or listen along while you walk the route...
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Artist Interview: Bridget Currie
In this episode, Steph caught up with multidisciplinary artist Bridget Currie. Bridget was the inaugural recipient of ACE Open’s newly formed Porter St Commission, and her resulting exhibition, Message from the Meadow, is at ACE Open for this year’s SALA Festival. Tune in to this gentle…
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Artist Interview: Henry Wolff
In this episode, Steph catches up with artist Henry Wolff at their studio in Post Office Projects, Port Adelaide. Tune in to hear about Henry’s path from design and fashion to visual art, and the way that empathy and care are explored in their image making - most notably in their new moving-image...
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2021 SALA Feature Artist: Roy Ananda
In this episode, Christina catches up with the 2021 SALA Feature Artist, Roy Ananda. Tune in to hear about the role of fandom and humor in Roy's work, the inspiration behind the 'heart' work that features on the 2021 SALA poster, and the process of creating this year's SA Living Artist…
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Interview: 100 Barossa Artists
In this episode, Steph caught up with Renee de Saxe, Kirsty Kingsley, and Rebecca Reynolds, who are the driving force behind the 100 Barossa Artists project that took place in SALA 2020. Tune in to hear about how they managed to put on such a big project, the importance of the ‘clubhouse’ in art,...
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Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property with Charisma Cubillo
In this episode, Steph talks to Charisma Cubillo, a solicitor at Terri Janke and Company, about Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). ----more---- Show Notes Terri Janke and Company ICIP / Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property ICIP information sheet - ArtsLaw ICIP...
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Curator Interview: Steph Cibich
In this episode, Steph Fuller chats to Steph Cibich about her practice as an independent curator, and what it was like to win the City of Onkaparinga Contemporary Curator Award as part of SALA 2019. Tune in to hear about how Steph found her way to this role and how she curated an exhibition in…
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Artist Interview: Jenna Pippett
In this episode, Steph asks artist Jenna Pippett about her practice and her new exhibition ‘From Czechoslovakia with Love’ at Post Office Projects. Jenna’s work explores at her maternal family history through moving image, photography, installation and performance. Tune in to this episode to hear...
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Artist Interview: Jingwei Bu
In this episode, Steph visits multidisciplinary visual artist Jingwei Bu at her home to talk about her arts practice, and the work in her exhibition ‘Life Maps’ at the Mill. Show Notes Adelaide Central School of Art Life Maps at the Mill Life Maps – Jingwei’s website Hairy Tales Jingwei Bu -...
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Artists in Schools: Louise Flaherty & Jane Mant
In December 2020, Steph caught up with artist Louise Flaherty and educator Jane Mant to talk about their experience of the Schools Artist in Residence Program, presented by SALA Festival in partnership with Credit Union SA. Louise worked with Jane’s students in the wake of the December 2019...
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Revisit: Social engagement and working with communities
This episode takes us back to the 2018 SALA Forum for the second session of the day: Social Engagement and working with communities, a panel discussion featuring Daniel Connell, Laura Wills and Paul Gazzola. Show Notes: Youtube video of this talk Christopher Orchard Daniel Connell Instagram Laura...
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Revisit: The Department of Non-Corporeal Affairs
This episode takes us back to the 2017 SALA Forum for a Q&A session from The Department of Non-Corporeal Affairs. Andrew Purvis and Sasha Grbich take us through what non-corporeal means, and what necessitates a paranomal research office in the City of Adelaide. Show Notes: City Messenger – Why…
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Artist Interview: Sundari Carmody
In this episode, Kate interviews artist Sundari Carmody about her practice, which gives sculptural form to unseen phenomena. Carmody is drawn to research in the areas of dark matter, sleep and the study of nocturnal creatures, and in her work considers how to engage with universal systems and...
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Artist Interview: Juanella McKenzie
In this episode, Kate interviews Port Augusta artist, Adnyamathanha and Luritja woman, Juanella McKenzie. Juanella is the recipient of the Country Arts SA Breaking Ground Award, and speaks to her next steps in developing this work. Show Notes Juanella McKenzie wins Breaking Ground Award (Country...
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DIY Audio Tour
This episode actually doubles up as a do-it-yourself Audio Tour! You can follow along in real life with your headphones in, or simply enjoy tuning in like you would any other episode. Hear from Jacinta Koolmatrie as we roam the CBD and recontextualise some of Adelaide's sculptures and monuments,...
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Textiles & Craftivism with Britt Burton & Sera Waters
Christina talks to Britt Burton, Public Programs Coordinator at the Centre of Democracy, and South Australian artist Sera Waters, about craftivism and textiles in art. Show Notes Centre of Democracy History Trust of South Australia Betsy Greer StitchandResist.com Stitch & Resist - SALA listing...
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Artist Interview: Cassie Thring
Steph talks to SA artist Cassie Thring about her practice, her work bringing art to different communities, what it's like to have a space in Floating Goose Studios plus a few words from Olive the dog. Show Notes: cassiethring.com Floating Goose Studios Inc. ACSA (Adelaide Central School of Art)...
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Podcast presented by the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival.
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