Art Layers

Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society, hosted by Hornsby artist Hadijah Munting. This episode will includeHadijah’s will be having another chat with Jenny Rowley Committee member for The Hornsby Art societyproviding us with more detail on the upcoming exhibitions that the Hornaby Art Society members will beinvolved with. We have the pleasure of having Adrianna Hincapie giving us an insight into migrating toAustralia from Columbia and not being able to speak any English. A fascinating story that follows education,career and the love of our natural landscape.Episode 4 listeners will again be mesmerized by bird song from Kuring-Gai Chase national park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society, hosted by Hornsby artist Hadijah Munting. This episode will includeHadijah’s will be having another chat with Jenny Rowley Committee member for The Hornsby Art societyproviding us with more detail and the machinations of the Hornsby Arts Society. How being a member andwhat working on the 2025 program is like. This episode will include Hadijah’s informal chat to Zachariah Fennwho is an emerging artist who studied sculpture, Performance and Installation at UNSW Art and Design,graduating with honours. All culminating in a solo exhibition “Roadworks” at the Grace Cossington Smithgallery Abbotsleigh.Episode 3 listeners will again be captivated by the yellow tailed black cockatoos bird song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society, hosted by Hornsby artist Hadijah Munting. This episode will includeHadijah’s informal interview with Jenny Rowley Committee member for The Hornsby Art society providing uswith a rundown on the Hornsby Arts Society itself. Commonly known as Wallarobba the arts and culturalcentre surrounded by trees and right next door to Willow park on Edgeworth David road Hornsby. Hadijah willalso probe the world of extraordinary award-winning artist Kirrily Jordan for social change, her inspirations,ways of learning and love of art. Kirrily creates a sense of community through her public and engaged projects.Episode 2 listeners will again be captivated by the yellow tailed black cockatoos bird song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 1 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting has another chat with JennyRowley committee member for The Hornsby Art Society on insights into his varied and interesting experiencesof approaching teachers and artists to give demonstrations at Hornsby’s art centre, Wallarobba.Hadijah also interviews award winning artist Eva Molnar hailing all the way from Hungary at age 11. Listenerswill hear how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious artists are in general. Originally from Hungary, Evatalks with Hadijah about her work; her inspiration and creativity; and her experience of being an artist inAustralia.Episode 1 listeners will be enthralled by the yellow tailed black cockatoos bird song.The Yellow tailed Black Cockatoos are also thought to be in decline as urban expansion reduces their habitat.The IUCN’s conservation status for most species is ‘of least concern’ but in South Australia there arethreatened populations at state level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 4 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Leonie Fischer, secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about being a volunteer for the Hornsby art Society.In this episode, listeners will be treated to bird song from Kalkari track Mt Colah.Chatting with Environmentalist Beverley Gwatkin. Listeners learn more of her career in Pharmaceuticals plus the significant and interesting details of St Ives Wildflower gardens and the numerous volunteer groups.Due to popular demand Kane Stewart returns playing an original composition.Followed by a special guest Paul Sorell talking about how career, family and island-hoppingopportunities have come his way. This will also include Paul’s time in PNG working for Shell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 3 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Leonie Fischer, secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about the many painting group opportunities available.As in previous episodes, listeners will be treated to bird song from Songs of Disappearance, an album of Australian bird calls created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.Hadijah also talks with the diversely talented Di Bowls about her challenging juggling act with family, career and being a volunteer at ‘The Cottage Brooklyn’. Listeners hear how being part of The Cottage Community art gallery has empowered the community.Harriett Bennet returns with another one of her original and captivating songs.Hadijah also interviews Roz Cameron. Listeners will perceive how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious educators are. In general, you will hear details of Roz’s life growing up on a farm in Yenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 2 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host local artist Hadijah Munting has another chat with the secretary of the Hornsby Art Society, Leonie Fisher, on insights into the varied and interesting experiences that the Hornsby Art Society offers its members.In this episode, listeners will be treated to bird song from Oberon, morning chatter by our avian friends.Hadijah also interviews Dr John Giblin, in general you will be able to hear particular details of John’s personal life--growing up, schooling--and his remarkable achievements.Musician, Kane Stewart, returns with his performance of another amazing and thought-provoking original song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout Series 4 Episode 1 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, hosted by Hornsby artist Hadijah Munting, will bring listeners, the Koel our local and migratory bird that travels to Australia to breed from Eastern Indonesia and or Papua New Guinea each year. They are known to live somewhere between 12 – 15 years and in Indian folklore the Koel is known to be a lucky bird.The first episode will include Hadijah’s informal interview with the Secretary of the Hornsby Art Society and accomplished visual artist, Leonie Fisher, giving us an update on the forthcoming exhibitions and events.Hadijah will also probe the world of Leonie Fischer her inspirations, and how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious artists are in general and their love of art.Due to popular demand we play one of Harriet Bennetts original songs.Special guest Mary Faith Director of the Grace Cossington Smith gallery Abbotsleigh giving us an insight into what this job entails and her personal journey as an Abbotsleigh teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners taking in the final episode of Series 3 ‘Art Layers with Hornsby art Society’, hosted by Hadijah Munting. Joining Hadijah in this episode once again is Chris Beard, president of the Hornsby Art Society, who shares the tantalising details of Hornsby Art Society’s Christmas program. In addition, an entertaining conversation about the art of sport with cyclists Paul-Andre Thierry. Paul-Andre reveals the influences in his life and in particular his love of the great outdoors and how this passion resonates with him. Painter Jenny Rowley returning to continue her talks to Hadijah with openness and humour, sharing her personal journey as an artist.  Listeners will perceive how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious artists are in general. You will once again be delighted by an original and emotive song from our local musician hailing from Berowra Harriet Bennett. Of course, the amazing kookaburras our backyard birds are interspersed throughout the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series 3 episode 3 ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’ be delighted by the backyard bird’s late afternoon chatter. Local artist and host Hadijah Munting’s informal chat with the President of the Hornsby Art Society,  Chris Beard, who provides a rundown on the Hornsby Art Prize exhibition in conjunction with Hornsby Council at Wallarobba. Under Hadijah’s gentle questioning, listeners learn more of the significant and interesting details of The Hunter Wetlands joining her will be James Wilson general manager of the Hunter Wetlands. An altogether unique and inspiring journey that will keep you entertained and the gaggle of geese no less will be featured as well. You will have great pleasure in listening to another original and inspiring song by local musician Harriet Bennet. Followed by a chat with Ariane Hoelscher her inspiration in travels to Africa and its influences. The art of juggling, travelling and having fun with a celiac in the family including the process that this entails.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series 3 Episode 2 listeners will be further delighted in ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’ by the birds in spring including our magpies no less. This episode will also include host Hadijah Munting’s informal chat with the President of the Hornsby Art Society, Chris Beard, who provides a rundown on the Arts Society itself.  Hadijah will also probe the art of teaching, music and hiking not one but six continents and all that it entails with Anne Minogue. You will have the pleasure of listening to Harriet Bennet entertaining us with another impressive original song. Visual artist, creator, painter and sculptor Carolyn Doherty will be joined by host Hadijah chatting about her inspirations, ways of learning in the creative field and her love of art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Series 3 Episode 1 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, as in the previous two series, listeners will be treated to interludes of bird song locally recorded from our backyards integral to our local surroundings. Followed by host Hadijah Munting chatting with Chris Beard, president of the Hornsby Art Society, the start of spring and all that blooms as inspiration to artists and the plein air groups. Special guest from the Hornsby Art Society artist Nel Davis talking about the wonderful world of painting with watercolours and how this all came about for her. Hadijah also talks with the talented Harriet Bennett about her challenging juggling act as a student, barista and musician. You will have the pleasure of listening to her mesmerising songs in this episode and subsequent episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Hadijah Munting introduces the final episode of the second four-part series Art Layerswith Hornsby Art Society. Once again avian voices from the album ‘Songs of Disappearance’ draw attention throughout the program to the plight of endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.Joining the show once more is Chris Beard, President of the Hornsby Art Society, whoinforms listeners about the 2023 exhibitions that are underway, and planned at theWallarobba Arts, and Cultural Centre in Hornsby.Hadijah’s final guest for this series, Michelle Kirk, comes from a creative family where artwas a focus in the family’s daily life. For Michelle, this beginning naturally progressed to acareer in the arts. Listeners will be treated to an informal chat and a description of where her journey has taken her. And finally, listeners will enjoy another song, ‘The River’ performed by Whiplash and introduced by Kane Stewart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode Three of our second four- part series, Art Layers with Hornsby ArtSociety, with host, Hadijah Munting. Once again, our episode is enhanced by bird calls from‘Songs of Disappearance’ - created to bring attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.Hadijah welcomes Chris Beard, President of the Hornsby Art Society, to talk about the ArtSociety’s Tuesday Meet - ups in Hornsby.There is an amazing story waiting to be told, and Hadijah draws out this story with a specialguest an artist and musician Barry Gill. Listeners will also hear about his connection with The Rogues and enjoy an original song by the group.Also in this episode: Hadijah interviews Leslie Lydon, who tells her wonderful recycling story and introduces listeners to a more sustainable way of doing the ordinary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout all episodes Art Layers continues to raise in our listeners a subtle awareness ofthe precious avian voices in this country, which could easily be silenced if we do not care for them.In this episode host Hadijah Munting talks again with Chris Beard, President of the HornsbyArt Society about joining the Society and all the benefits of becoming a member.Teachers can use creative approaches in their art of teaching to help students understandthe topics and make their learning more interesting and fun. Hadijah chats with teacher andoverseas volunteer Carmel Healey about the challenges of her experiences. Listeners willhear this remarkable lady talk about being the first in her family to graduate from universityand the value of learning.Another guest, Wendy Schuster, artist and psychotherapist, converses with Hadijah aboutthe juggle in her art and career.This episode also brings listeners another original song, ‘Missing’, by the band Whiplash,with an introduction from Kane Stewart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In each episode of this second four-part series, host Hadijah Munting continues tosupplement her conversations with interludes of bird calls from threatened and endangeredAustralian birds. Fern wrens, western whip birds and other Australian birds calls from thealbum ‘Songs of Disappearance’ enhance each episode of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby ArtSociety’.In Episode 1, Series 2, Hadijah is joined by Chris Beard, President of the Hornsby ArtSociety, to talk about the ongoing exhibitions and community involvement at Hornsby’sWallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre.This episode also focuses on one of the world’s oldest art forms, sewing: the fundamentalprocess underlying a variety of arts and crafts, including embroidery, tapestry, quilting,applique, patchwork and couture techniques. Hadijah will chat with guest Marg Storey aboutwhat it is like to be creative in the world of textiles.Music is a universal art form, and singer-song-writer Kane Stewart is a band member of notone, but three original bands. Conversations with Kane are sure to inspire and entertain, andlisteners will be blown away by his song ‘The Miner,’ performed by Kane’s band Whiplash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More entertaining and informative interviews with local artists and musicians will fascinate listeners taking in the final episode of the four-part series ‘Art Layers with Hornsby art Society,’ hosted by Hadijah Munting.Joining Hadijah in this episode once again is Chris Beard, president of the Hornsby Art Society, who shares the tantalising details of Hornsby Art Society’s 2023 program.In addition, Hadijah chats with engineer and artist Kelsey Hart. Kelsey reveals the influences on her art and in particular her love of the great outdoors and how this passion resonates with her as an artist.Painter and printmaker Julie Debray also talks to Hadijah with openness and humour, sharing her personal journey as an artist and her reflections on the process of printmaking.Listeners will once again be delighted by an original and emotive song from musician SylvieIles, who featured in Episode 3. In addition, the sounds of birds are interspersed throughout the program. These come from Songs of Disappearance, an album of Australian bird calls created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 3 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting chats with Chris Beard, president of the Hornsby Art Society, who fills listeners in about the many painting group opportunities available to members of the Hornsby Art Society.Hadijah also talks with the diversely talented Sylvie Iles about her challenging juggling act as a mum, photographer and musician. Listeners hear how being part of Hummingsong Community choirs has empowered this young woman and will enjoy listening to one of Sylvie’s moving original songs.Visual artist Jenny Rowley’s time as a teacher in Tonga was a significant adventure for her and one that had a profound effect on her journey to becoming an artist. Under Hadijah’s gentle questioning, listeners learn more of the significant and interesting details of Jenny’sexperiences, leading to her striking exbibits at Wallarobba.As in previous episodes, listeners will be treated to interludes of bird song from Songs ofDisappearance, an album of Australian bird calls created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 2 of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, host Hadijah Munting has another chat with the president of the Hornsby Art Society, Chris Beard, on insights into his varied and interesting experiences of approaching teachers and artists to give demonstrations at Hornsby’s art centre, Wallarobba.Hadijah also interviews visual artist extraordinaire Jan Windus. Listeners will perceive how inherently resourceful, resilient and ambitious artists are in general and will hear in particular details of Jan’s personal life--growing up, schooling--and his remarkable achievements as a fulltime artist. Originally from Holland, Jan talks with Hadijah about his work; his inspiration and creativity; and his experience of being an artist, including the processes behind the creation of his incredible paintings.Local musician Kim Short, who sang and played so marvellously in Episode 1, returns with the performance of another amazing and thought-provoking original song.As in the first episode, listeners will be treated to interludes of bird song from Songs ofDisappearance, an album of Australian bird calls created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each episode of ‘Art Layers with Hornsby Art Society’, hosted by Hornsby artist HadijahMunting, will bring listeners lively interviews with talented local artists and musicians talking about their own creations and the challenges and rewards related to their personal creative processes.The first episode will include Hadijah’s informal interview with the President of the Hornsby Art Society, Chris Beard, who provides an in-depth rundown on the Arts Society itself, from its inception to the present. Hadijah will also probe the world of extraordinary botanic artist Patricia Prince: her inspirations, ways of learning and love of art.And a third interview with amateur musician and family man Kim Short will reveal how hesupports and sustains himself through his creative work, including a live studio performance of Kim playing an original composition on guitar.Throughout Episode 1, listeners will be further delighted by interludes from Songs ofDisappearance, an album of Australian bird calls (released by The Bowerbird Collective andBirdlife Australia) which was created to draw attention to endangered and threatened species of Australian birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.